Big news. Over twenty-three thousand Land Rovers are being recalled in Australia.
Not just one model.
We’re talking about the Defender. The Discovery. The Range Rover. All of them. JLR says there is a manufacturing defect hiding in the clock spring. That’s the part that keeps the wiring intact while the steering wheel turns. Over time. Or maybe overnight, depending on luck, it corrodes. Resistance goes up. The circuit fights itself. And then, the big bad moment arrives: crunch. The driver’s side airbag? It just stays put.
Do you really want to find out if your circuit has high resistance? No. You don’t.
“In the event of an accident… could increase the risk of injury or death”
Those words sit heavy on the recall notice.
This isn’t a software patch. This isn’t an OTA update that downloads while you’re stuck in traffic. This is hardware. It’s physical. And it affects cars built between 2019 through to 2026. Yeah, the 2025 and 2026 models too. Brand new iron, basically, might have this flaw from the factory.
Check your VIN. The lists are out. Here [link], here [link].
If you’re on that list—because you likely are if you own a modern Land Rover in Australia—book the dealer in. Take it to an authorised service center. The fix is free. JLR is picking up the tab. Because obviously, we’d rather pay to fix the clock spring now than deal with the coroner’s report later.
Got questions? Call them.
1800 620 5 642
Or email. Whatever gets you moving faster. Because sitting still doesn’t check the wires.
And hey, maybe think about where you drive next. Not because all Land Rovers are bad—some are legends. But trust nothing blindly. Even the brand logos. Even the promise of adventure. Check the paperwork first. Then go off-road. Or don’t. The choice is yours.
