Does the 2025 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, equipment, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2025 Land Rover Defender recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Land Rover dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Land Rover Defender?

13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2025 Land Rover Defender recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2025 Land Rover Defender. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Land Rover been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Land Rover dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2025 Land Rover Defender recalls, newest first

June 12, 2026NHTSA 26V389000250,857 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary: 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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 6, 2024NHTSA 24E102000485 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
Components: Equipment; Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2025 Land Rover Defender with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Visibility/wiper7
Power train3
Electrical system2
Buckle1
Chest Clip1

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Questions

Does the 2025 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, equipment, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2025 Land Rover Defender recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Land Rover dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Land Rover Defender?: 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.