LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (2020) recall — Electrical System
Land Rover is recalling 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles with a loose battery ground stud that may cause electrical shutdowns while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Land Rover is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles because a loose battery ground stud can cause electrical shutdowns while driving, potentially increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Land Rover customer service to get a free replacement part. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79832-land-rover-discovery-2020-electrical-recall-risk-of-driving-shutdown.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79832-land-rover-discovery-2020-electrical-recall-risk-of-driving-shutdown · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V694000
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“Land Rover Discovery 2020 Electrical Recall: Risk of Driving Shutdown.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79832-land-rover-discovery-2020-electrical-recall-risk-of-driving-shutdown. Based on NHTSA recall #20V694000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V694000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose connection between the battery ground stud and the vehicle's chassis can cause electrical faults. This may lead to the vehicle shutting down or losing exterior lighting while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the vehicle shuts down while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery has a loose battery ground stud. The recall started December 17, 2020, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Land Rover
Call 1-800-369-1000 to schedule a free replacement of the ground stud.
What NHTSA says to do
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.
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?
Your 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery may be affected if it has a loose battery ground stud. The recall began December 17, 2020.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000 to arrange a free replacement of the ground stud.
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 20V694000 — Land Rover Land Rover Hello, I own a Land Rover that is covered by recall 20V694000 from Land Rover. The official recall notice states: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400. 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 #20V694000 (October 11, 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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