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2026 Land Rover Defender recall: critical fasteners

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 18, 2026. It covers about 582 vehicles.

vehicles affected
582
reported
Mar 18, 2026
owners notified
May 13, 2026

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V163000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Land Rover Defender critical fasteners?

Yes. Recall 26V163000, reported on March 18, 2026, covers about 582 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V163000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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