Land Rover Defender recalls

18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V615000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.Seats & beltsFree replacement371unitsSep 2426V599000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand.ElectricalFree software update24KunitsSep 1726V389000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.Air bagsFree repair251KunitsJun 1226V263000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.Fuel systemFree replacement6unitsApr 2326V248000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcElectrical System recallInsufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of…ElectricalFree software update170KunitsApr 1726V163000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.Seats & beltsFree replacement582unitsMar 1825V016000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcBack Over Prevention recallThe touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update28KunitsJan 202524V678000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcBack Over Prevention recallThe Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement180unitsSep 202424V450000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.Engine & powertrainFree replacement2,013unitsJun 202423V789000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.Brakes & stabilityFree repair121unitsNov 202323V137000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcChild Seat recallThe third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.Seats & beltsFree replacement812unitsMar 202323V044000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.Engine & powertrainFree replacement6,724unitsFeb 202322V523000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain…Seats & beltsFree replacement4,927unitsJul 202221V668000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing…Seats & beltsFree replacement33KunitsAug 202121V584000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcChild Seat recallThe owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers.Seats & beltsFree repair7,027unitsJul 202121V499000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcSeats recallThe front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.Seats & beltsFree replacement603unitsJul 202121V435000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallA voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement2,622unitsJun 202121V424000 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with…ElectricalOver-the-air update163unitsJun 2021