LAND ROVERDefender
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2026 LAND ROVER Defender recalls
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
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Most-mentioned components
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 1FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · 1AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 1
Campaign 26V163000
Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
Jun 3, 2027
Summary
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
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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.
Campaign 26V263000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Nov 4, 2027
Summary
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
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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.
Campaign 26V389000
Air Bags › Frontal
Dec 6, 2026
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.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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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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