Land Rover Discovery Recall R/2016/107: Rcs System Unable To Detect And Mitigate Potential Vehicle Roll Over, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- P079
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 21 August 2014 and 11 January 2016. The software for the RSC is not to the correct specification and is unable to detect and mitigate a potential vehicle roll over condition. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software for the RSC is not to the correct specification and is unable to detect and mitigate a potential vehicle roll over condition. All other Stability Control Systems including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) continue to function correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RCS SYSTEM UNABLE TO DETECT AND MITIGATE POTENTIAL VEHICLE ROLL OVER Defect: The software for the RSC is not to the correct specification and is unable to detect and mitigate a potential vehicle roll over condition. All other Stability Control Systems including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) continue to function correctly. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rcs system unable to detect and mitigate potential vehicle roll over.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the vehicle with the latest software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 21 August 2014 and 11 January 2016 may be included. Land Rover estimates 9 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Land Rover, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
- Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the campaign code P079 or the DVSA reference R/2016/107. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2015/258 on 23 Dec 2015, for glass panel may detach without warning. The one launched after it was R/2016/098 on 23 Jun 2016, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/107, launched 13 June 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.