# Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash (26V389000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Subject | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash |
| NHTSA ID | 26V389000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | D120 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 250857 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. |
| Consequence | An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were  mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 250,857 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V389000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.