NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Land Rover Defender Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Land Rover Defender has 3 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Land Rover dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2026 Land Rover Defender. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA #26V389000Reported June 12, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Defect description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Safety consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #26V263000Reported April 23, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Defect description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #26V163000Reported March 18, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Defect description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
Safety consequence
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.
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