2023 Land Rover Defender recalls

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

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

All recalls

26V599000 · 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 1226V248000 · 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 1725V016000 · 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 202524V450000 · 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 2022