2026 Land Rover Defender Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Land Rover Defender. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 26V389000Jun 12, 2026250,857 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Land Rover Defender 2020–2026, Discovery 2021–2026, Range Rover 2022–2026

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

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• 26V263000Apr 23, 20266 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Land Rover Defender 2026

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  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.

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• 26V163000Mar 18, 2026582 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Critical fasteners
  Covers: Land Rover Defender 2026

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  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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