Kuwait Land Rover Airbag Recall Covers Range Rover, Defender And Discovery Models

Kuwait has announced a safety recall for selected Range Rover, Defender and Discovery SUVs after a potential fault was identified in the driver’s airbag connection. The Kuwait Land Rover airbag recall was announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 3 August 2026, covering Range Rover model years 2022-2027, Defender 2020-2027 and Discovery 2021-2027.

The concern is that an airbag connector may corrode over time, potentially affecting deployment in a crash. Owners in Kuwait have been directed to arrange an inspection with Ali Mohammad Thunayan Alghanim & Sons Automotive Co., with corrective work to be carried out free of charge.

Kuwait Land Rover Airbag Recall Covers Three SUV Lines

The local campaign spans three major JLR SUV ranges. Owners should still confirm whether their individual vehicle is included rather than relying only on its model year.

• Range Rover: Kuwait lists 2022 to 2027 model years. Owners within that range should have their vehicle details checked against the campaign.
• Defender: The recall covers 2020 to 2027 models. This gives the Defender the widest model-year range of the three nameplates in the Kuwait notice.
• Discovery: Kuwait lists 2021 to 2027 model years. Affected vehicles are to receive inspection and manufacturer-approved corrective action without charge.

Owners have been asked to call 1846464 and book in advance. Comparable official campaigns in North America list vehicles only through the 2026 model year, while Kuwait’s reported range extends to 2027, making local VIN confirmation especially important.

What Is Causing The Land Rover Airbag Fault?

The Kuwait announcement points to corrosion at an airbag-system connector. Official safety filings for the same underlying concern in other markets explain how that can affect the restraint system.

Corrosion Can Raise Resistance In The Driver-Airbag Circuit

Jaguar Land Rover’s US safety recall says the driver’s airbag clockspring connector can experience fretting corrosion. That can increase electrical resistance and potentially stop the driver’s front airbag from deploying when required.

JLR’s filing also says engineering analysis found that the airbag warning lamp should illuminate before potential non-deployment. That detail comes from the US campaign and should not replace a Kuwait recall inspection.

The Repair Protects The Connector Terminals

In the US campaign, dealers apply protective lubricant gel to the driver-airbag connector terminals and do not replace a component. Transport Canada describes a similar corrective action involving grease on the connector terminals.

Kuwait’s instruction is for affected vehicles to be inspected and corrected according to the manufacturer’s directions, free of charge. The authorised workshop should therefore confirm the exact procedure for each VIN.

The confirmed technical points are:

• The concern involves the driver’s front airbag connection. Corrosion can interfere with the electrical circuit needed for deployment, increasing the risk of injury if the airbag fails to operate in a collision.
• There were no reported US accidents, injuries or fires linked to the concern when JLR filed its recall report. That statement applies to the US filing and should not be read as a worldwide incident count.
• The same issue has triggered recalls in several markets. Canada and Australia have published official campaigns covering Defender, Discovery and Range Rover vehicles, although local model-year ranges and campaign details vary.

What Kuwait Owners Should Do Now

Drivers with a vehicle inside the listed model-year ranges should arrange a recall check rather than wait for the next scheduled service. The Kuwait notice directs owners to the authorised company handling the campaign.

• Book before visiting: Call 1846464 to arrange an appointment. This allows the service centre to check the vehicle and plan the required inspection.
• Have the VIN ready: The publicly reported Kuwait announcement does not state the total number of vehicles involved or publish a complete VIN list. VIN confirmation is therefore the safest way to establish whether a specific SUV is affected.
• Take an airbag warning light seriously: A restraint-system warning should be checked promptly. Owners should not assume the vehicle is unaffected simply because the airbag has operated normally so far.

Why Gulf Owners Outside Kuwait Should Pay Attention

The same airbag-connector issue has appeared in official recall campaigns outside Kuwait, making it relevant to Land Rover owners across the Gulf. However, the Kuwait Land Rover airbag recall does not automatically apply to vehicles registered in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman.

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism maintains its own vehicle recall notices, and local campaigns can differ by market. UAE owners of similar Defender, Discovery or Range Rover model years should check with their authorised retailer or local recall channels rather than relying on Kuwait’s year ranges.

A Local Recall That Needs A Vehicle-Specific Check

For Kuwait owners, the action is clear: selected Range Rover, Defender and Discovery SUVs are being called in over a driver-airbag safety concern, and the inspection and corrective work are free. What has not been publicly confirmed in the Kuwait report is the total local vehicle count or full VIN population.

Owners should contact the authorised company and confirm their vehicle by VIN. For the wider GCC, the issue is worth watching, but recall eligibility must be confirmed market by market.