Land Rover Discovery Recall R/2020/027: Some Of The Fixings Of The Second Row Seat Frame Assembly May Be Missing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- N422
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 11 September 2019 and 4 December 2019. Second row seat fixings missing. The dealer will replace the second row seat frame and ensure the fixings are tightened correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Second row seat fixings missing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME OF THE FIXINGS OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY BE MISSING Defect: Second row seat fixings missing Remedy: Replace the second row seat frame and ensure the fixings are tightened correctly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some of the fixings of the second row seat frame assembly may be missing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the second row seat frame and ensure the fixings are tightened correctly.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 11 September 2019 and 4 December 2019 may be included. Land Rover estimates 10 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 N422 or the DVSA reference R/2020/027. 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
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| 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/2019/046 on 29 Aug 2019, for vehicle failed to achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions. The one launched after it was R/2020/043 on 28 Feb 2020, for the emergency call system does not conform to the regulated requirements. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/027, launched 17 February 2020. 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.