Land Rover Defender recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
20 recalls found for the Land Rover Defender in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 302 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Land Rover Defender recalls
- Sep 17, 202626V599000Electrical system23,677 vehiclesLand Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Defender and 7 more models
The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand.
- Jun 12, 202626V389000Air bags250,857 vehiclesLand Rover Defender, Discovery and 1 more model
The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
- Apr 23, 202626V263000Fuel system, gasoline6 vehicles2026 Land Rover Defender
The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
- Apr 17, 202626V248000Electrical system170,169 vehiclesLand Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Defender and 7 more models
A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Mar 18, 202626V163000Seat belts582 vehicles2026 Land Rover Defender
The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
- Jan 16, 202525V016000Equipment, back over prevention28,370 vehiclesLand Rover Defender, Discovery Sport and 1 more model
The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
- Sep 12, 202424V678000Forward collision avoidance, back over prevention180 vehiclesLand Rover Defender, Discovery Sport and 4 more models
The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
- Jun 17, 202424V450000Engine and engine cooling2,013 vehiclesLand Rover Defender, Discovery and 3 more models
The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
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- Land Rover Range Rover75 recalls
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport53 recalls
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- Land Rover Discovery24 recalls
- Land Rover Discovery Sport15 recalls
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar13 recalls
- Land Rover Discovery II10 recalls
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