LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2020) recall — Power Train
Land Rover is recalling 2020-2021 Defender models with 6-cylinder engines due to potential engine stalls causing crashes. Owners must contact customer service for free updates.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Land Rover is recalling certain 2020-2021 Defender vehicles with 6-cylinder engines because their powertrain control module can unexpectedly stall the engine while driving, increasing crash risk. This issue requires a software update to fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79836-land-rover-defender-2020-powertrain-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79836-land-rover-defender-2020-powertrain-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V424000
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“Land Rover Defender 2020 Powertrain Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79836-land-rover-defender-2020-powertrain-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V424000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V424000).
Why it’s dangerous
The powertrain control module may switch off unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving, causing an engine stall with no warning. This can lead to loss of vehicle control and potential crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles with 6-cylinder engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are at risk of engine stalls during motion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender has a 6-cylinder engine. The recall covers vehicles with the Powertrain Control Module that may cause engine stalls.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Land Rover Customer Service
Call 1-800-637-6837 to schedule a software update or receive instructions for the fix.
Get Software Update
The vehicle will receive a free software update via dealer or over-the-air update to prevent engine stalls.
What NHTSA says to do
The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The powertrain control module may unexpectedly switch off while driving, causing an engine stall with no warning, which increases crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender with a 6-cylinder engine is affected if it has the Powertrain Control Module that may cause engine stalls.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall does not specify a deadline; the software update can be done at any time through a dealer or over-the-air update.
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 21V424000 — Land Rover Land Rover Hello, I own a Land Rover that is covered by recall 21V424000 from Land Rover. The official recall notice states: The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599. 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 #21V424000 (March 6, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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