2017 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls
2017 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Recalls — Canada & USA
Summary
The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has 5 recalls, the most serious being rear passenger doors that can swing open while driving, a risk compounded by a dashboard warning light that may also fail to alert the driver that a door is not properly latched.
A separate software issue can cause the fuel gauge to show a low-fuel warning even when the tank is not empty. If a driver responds by stopping, or if the engine stalls based on a false reading, the vehicle loses power brake assist and drive power. Two recalls cover trailer lighting: when towing, the trailer lights may not illuminate at all, meaning traffic behind cannot tell the vehicle is towing or braking. This affects both the general trailer wiring system and, specifically, vehicles with low-line headlight assemblies where connecting trailer lights while daytime running lights are on can cause the trailer lights to go dark.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Safety Risk
Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Safety Risk
If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
On certain vehicles, when towing a trailer, the trailer lights may not turn on. As a result, a following driver may not recognize that a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer or that it is braking.
Safety Risk
Trailer lights that do not work could reduce the vehicle’s visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Body Control Module software.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.
Safety Risk
If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.