Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover And 2 More Recall R/2026/241: d6 Idler Pulley Clash, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 51,533
- vehicles in the UK
- E005
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Defender, Discovery, Range Rover and 2 more vehicles built between 3 January 2024 and 18 April 2026. A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. The dealer will replace the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor can lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AJ20-D6 Idler Pulley Clash Defect: A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor can lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles. Remedy: Vehicles will have the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley.
Are You Affected?
Defender, Discovery, Range Rover and 2 more built between 3 January 2024 and 18 April 2026 may be included. Land Rover estimates 51,533 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 E005 or the DVSA reference R/2026/241. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range RoverRange Rover (L405) front suspension knuckle crack: incorrect repair | Book soon | R/2026/329 | |
| 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 | |
| Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover VelarRange Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar audio amplifier water damage | Urgent | R/2026/198 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2026/245 on 19 Jun 2026, for driver’s airbag potential Non-Deployment. The one launched after it was R/2026/329 on 25 Aug 2026, for range Rover (L405) front suspension knuckle crack: incorrect repair. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/241, launched 26 June 2026. 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.