Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque recall: An electrical overload may cause a failure of the metal ozide semiconductor field effect transistor
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- An electrical overload event in the 48Volt (V) electrical system may cause a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor.
- What to do
- Contact a Land Rover dealer to book the free repair. The vehicles will be updated with the latest software which mitigates the electrical failure condition.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
An electrical overload event in the 48Volt (V) electrical system may cause a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor.
The fix
The vehicles will be updated with the latest software which mitigates the electrical failure condition.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sport | 25 May 2018 | 2 Oct 2020 | 45,275 |
| Range Rover Evoque | 25 May 2018 | 2 Oct 2020 | 45,275 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 13 November 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.