2020 Land Rover Range Rover electrical system problems

“I own a 2020 Land Rover, VIN [XXX], which is affected by NHTSA Safety Recall 26V-248 / Jaguar Land Rover Recall D126. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Land Rover dealership after the check-engine light illuminated. While the vehicle was at the dealership, I requested that the open D126 safety recall also be performed. The dealer informed me that they could not perform the recall software update because my 12-volt battery is “almost failing” and told me that I would first have to pay out of pocket to replace the battery. I am concerned about this because Recall 26V-248 specifically involves the vehicle’s DC-DC converter and insufficient electrical load balancing. According to the recall, a failure of the DC-DC converter can result in loss of 12-volt system charging and can ultimately cause loss of motive power and exterior lighting I did not bring the vehicle to the dealership because of a dead battery or because the vehicle would not start. I drove the vehicle to the dealership because the check-engine light had illuminated. The dealer is effectively requiring me to purchase a 12-volt battery before they will perform the open safety-recall remedy. I have…”

“My 2020 Range Rover Evoque with VIN [XXX] has an identical failure described in Land Rover Service Action N221/N221NAS18.09.004. Water has entered from the top edge of windshield seal during rain. Though this defect took place in earlier models 2015-2018, the defect continued in 2020 model year ( L551). My front footwells and carpet are soaked, my infotainment system in the car went blank and upon investigation at the dealership, they've found water in the body of the car and white mold under the carpet and as a result the need to replace a lot of electrical modules etc. My car has a factory windshield, no replacement. When I went to retrieve my car from the dealer, they gave me back with a hairline crack in the windshield which the service advisor admitted that wasn't there when the car was dropped off and possibly happened during testing. Im requesting coverage for N221 to include 2020 year model. Link to technician video of his findings. [XXX] Please note : I had no idea this is how water was getting into my car. I thought my windows were left down during rain. The dealer made me aware of the defect but had no interest in doing a Goodwill repair because I'm…”

“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed and was associated with an unrepaired recall. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part was not available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 101,500.”

“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was experiencing low electrical power, preventing communication with an unknown component. The mechanic determined that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there would be a charge for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,200.”

“- SUNROOF CHANNEL REAR DRAIN TUBES CORRODED/FAILED, CAUSING WATER INGRESS INTO CABIN, FILLING FLOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OF STANDING WATER. - TECHNICIAN FOUND IMC AND AUDIO AMPLIFIER TO HAVE DAMAGE DUE TO WATER INFILTRATION. NO COMMUNICATION WITH AUDIO AMPLIFIER, SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO SERVICES MODULE WITHIN IMC IS NOT RESPONDING. - CORRODED SUNROOF DRAIN CHANNEL FITTINGS LEADING TO WATER INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE - CORROSION AND RUST IN THE SUNROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME WATER DRAIN. - SUNROOF WATER DRAIN TUBES HAVE A NOTABLE AMOUNT OF CORROSION AND RUST IN DRAIN TUBE OUTLET AND RUBBER HOSE. - SAFETY HAS BEEN PUT AT RISK FROM THE WATER INTRUSION DISABLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE - PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER MONMOUTH, NJ - VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY CHUBB INSURANCE - THERE ARE NO WARNING LAMPS BECAUSE WATER INTRUSION HAS DISABLED WARNING SYSTEMS - VEHICLE HAS BEEN LABELED A TOTAL LOSS BY CHUBB INSURANCE”

“My vehicle is affected by Safety Recall D126 / 26V-248. The vehicle has already experienced the recall failure: loss of charging, stalling while driving, and now it will not crank at all. The dealership is refusing towing, refusing to document the safety failure, and refusing Transportation. Corporate has also refused assistance. I am left without a vehicle and unable to work. This is an unsafe condition and a violation of federal recall obligations.”