2021 Land Rover Range Rover Plug-in HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

“48v dc system failure, no element from dealer. Driving car and it completely lost power and left us stranded on the highway. Towed to local shop. They have diagnosed it with engine failure, in addition to 48v system failure.”

“The safety defect remains unresolved, and my vehicle has been out of service since March 2026. Despite repeated attempts to obtain repairs, the manufacturer has been unable to provide the necessary replacement parts, leaving the vehicle unusable for an extended period of time. I am increasingly concerned about the severity of the defect and the potential safety risks it presents to vehicle occupants and the public. Based on information available through owner forums, dealer communications, and other reports, it appears that this issue may be affecting a significant number of vehicles and may not be an isolated incident. The ongoing inability to repair affected vehicles due to parts shortages raises additional concerns regarding the scope of the problem and the manufacturer's ability to adequately address the defect. Owners are being left without safe, operable vehicles for months while waiting for a resolution. Given the significant safety implications, the extended period my vehicle has remained out of service, the lack of available repair parts, and the apparent volume of similar complaints, I respectfully request that NHTSA reopen its review and conduct a…”

“While driving my 2021 Land Rover Range Rover, the vehicle unexpectedly began slowing down, lost driving power, and eventually stopped. After stopping, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle has experienced a battery-draining problem, which may be related to the unexpected loss of driving power. The exact cause has not been confirmed to me. The vehicle was taken to the authorized Land Rover Southwest Houston dealership, where it currently remains. The dealership's Service Department instructed us to pick up the vehicle but simultaneously advised us not to drive it frequently because it could stop unexpectedly at any time. The Service Department also informed us that the recall remedy would not be available until January 2027. I am extremely concerned that an authorized Land Rover Service Department would instruct a customer to collect a vehicle while acknowledging that it could unexpectedly stop operating again. The vehicle has not been returned to me, and I have not received written confirmation that the safety issue has been resolved or that the vehicle is safe to operate. This condition presents a potentially serious safety hazard because an unexpected…”