2026 Land Rover Defender recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2026 Land Rover Defender, covering 251,445 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 26V389000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 26V263000 · Recall details
Seat belts: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 26V163000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2026 Land Rover Defender recalls
How do I check if my 2026 Land Rover Defender has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Defender have?
3, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
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