LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Land Rover is recalling 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles with trailer lights that may not work when Daytime Running Lights are on, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Land Rover is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles because trailer lights may not work when Daytime Running Lights are on while towing. This could cause traffic to not see the vehicle slowing down or stopping, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225166-land-rover-discovery-2018-recall-trailer-lights-may-not-work.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225166-land-rover-discovery-2018-recall-trailer-lights-may-not-work · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V143000
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“Land Rover Discovery (2018) Recall: Trailer Lights May Not Work, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225166-land-rover-discovery-2018-recall-trailer-lights-may-not-work. Based on NHTSA recall #20V143000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V143000).
Why it’s dangerous
When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) on, the trailer lights may not function. This means following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Land Rover Discovery vehicles with low line headlight assemblies are affected. Those who frequently tow trailers with the trailer lights connected to the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Land Rover Discovery has low line headlight assemblies. The recall applies to vehicles with trailer lights connected to the trailer socket when DRLs are on.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Land Rover Customer Service
Call 1-800-637-6837 to schedule a free software update for the Body Control Module.
Update Body Control Module Software
Dealers will update the Body Control Module software at no cost to fix the trailer light issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The trailer lights may not function when Daytime Running Lights are on while towing, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017-2018 Land Rover Discovery with low line headlight assemblies and trailer lights connected to the trailer socket when DRLs are on is affected.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 to schedule a free software update for the Body Control Module.
Contact Land Rover
We’ve drafted a message you can send Land Rover to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V143000 — Land Rover Land Rover Hello, I own a Land Rover that is covered by recall 20V143000 from Land Rover. The official recall notice states: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V143000 (December 3, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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