The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V751000·Announced 2020-12-03

Land Rover Recalls 2020 Models for Speedometer Display Software Error

Land Rover is recalling 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles because a software error may cause the speedometer to randomly switch units, potentially distracting drivers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (driver distraction leading to potential crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text.

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, DISCOVERY SPORT
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
23

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
  • DISCOVERY SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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