Land Rover Discovery Sport: E-pace F-pace Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque And Range Rover Velar Phev Traction Battery Fire Risk

Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 861 vehicles (Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Defender, and Range Rover Velar) because the high-voltage traction battery can overheat and potentially cause smoke or fire underneath the rear of the vehicle. The cause is still under investigation. Dealers will inspect affected vehicles and replace battery packs if needed.

Recalling firm

LAND ROVER

Product

Vehicles: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, LAND ROVER DEFENDER, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR. Units affected: 1,083

Reason

Vehicles have experienced thermal overload which may manifest in smoke or fire that may occur underneath the rear of the vehicle where the high voltage traction battery is located. The root cause is not yet known and investigations are continuing. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage. Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected by the retailer and as required at-risk battery packs will be replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2026-06-12

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/aa91ed41-1173-44d3-9240-1f095d0d6679