Land Rover Discovery Recall R/2016/132: Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 81
- vehicles in the UK
- P086
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 3 May 2016 and 10 May 2016. Due to a nonconformity of production the driver's air bag may not deploy correctly and may not provide protection as intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace driver's air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a nonconformity of production the driver's air bag may not deploy correctly and may not provide protection as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Defect: Due to a nonconformity of production the driver's air bag may not deploy correctly and may not provide protection as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace driver's air bag
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may deploy incorrectly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace driver's air bag.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 3 May 2016 and 10 May 2016 may be included. Land Rover estimates 81 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 P086 or the DVSA reference R/2016/132. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and 1 moreD6 idler pulley clash | Low | R/2026/241 | |
| Defender, Discovery, Range RoverDriver’s airbag potential Non-Deployment | Urgent | R/2026/245 | |
| Defender, DiscoveryDefender and Discovery 2026 model year fuel tank wall thickness | Urgent | R/2026/177 | |
| Discovery, Range Rover SportDiscovery (L319) and Range Rover Sport (L320) tow ball detachment | Low | R/2024/326 | |
| Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque and 2 moreSecurity Guidance | Low | R/2025/149 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2016/098 on 23 Jun 2016, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2016/131 on 3 Aug 2016, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/132, launched 23 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.