Land Rover Defender, Discovery Recall R/2021/333: Front Passenger Seats Missing Occupancy Detection Sensor System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 509
- vehicles in the UK
- N626
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Defender, Discovery vehicles built between 10 July 2020 and 11 August 2021. The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed. The dealer will fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER SEATS MISSING OCCUPANCY DETECTION SENSOR SYSTEM Defect: The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed. Remedy: Fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger seats missing occupancy detection sensor system.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat.
Are You Affected?
Defender, Discovery built between 10 July 2020 and 11 August 2021 may be included. Land Rover estimates 509 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 N626 or the DVSA reference R/2021/333. 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 | |
| Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover VelarE-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV traction battery fire risk | Urgent | R/2025/553 | |
| DefenderDefender third row lower seat belt anchorage bracket | Urgent | R/2026/115 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2021/296 on 15 Oct 2021, for the upper cover of the rear spoiler may delaminate and possibly detach from the main body…. The one launched after it was R/2021/436 on 18 Mar 2022, for the fuel feed hose assembly may have been incorrectly routed. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/333, launched 21 October 2021. 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.