LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (2020) recall — Electrical System
Land Rover is recalling 2020-2021 Discovery vehicles with a loose battery ground stud that may cause electrical shutdowns while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Land Rover is recalling certain 2020-2021 Discovery vehicles because a loose battery ground stud can cause electrical shutdowns while driving, which increases crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79830-land-rover-discovery-2020-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-driving.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79830-land-rover-discovery-2020-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-driving · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V457000
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“Land Rover Discovery 2020 Electrical System Recall: Risk of Driving Shutdown.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79830-land-rover-discovery-2020-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-driving. Based on NHTSA recall #21V457000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V457000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose connection between the battery ground stud and the vehicle chassis can cause electrical faults. This may lead to the vehicle shutting down or losing exterior lighting while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the electrical system shuts down while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery has a loose battery ground stud. The recall was announced on August 10, 2021, and affects vehicles sold in the U.S. by Jaguar Land Rover North America.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will replace the ground stud free of charge for affected vehicles.
Check Vehicle Details
The recall applies to 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles with a loose battery ground stud.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may cause electrical faults, potentially leading to the vehicle shutting down while driving.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery has a loose battery ground stud. The recall was announced on August 10, 2021.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will replace the ground stud free of charge. Contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 or visit a dealer for the repair.
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 21V457000 — Land Rover Land Rover Hello, I own a Land Rover that is covered by recall 21V457000 from Land Rover. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607. 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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Where this comes from
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 #21V457000 (June 17, 2021)
- 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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