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2026 Land Rover Defender recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Land Rover Defender, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJune 12, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2026 Land Rover Defender recall campaigns

The 2026 Land Rover Defender report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V389000 dated June 12, 2026.
Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
June 12, 2026
Potential units
250,857campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: July 31, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V263000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
April 23, 2026
Potential units
6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V163000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
March 18, 2026
Potential units
582campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 13, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2026 Land Rover Defender?

The most frequent component groups in 2026 Land Rover Defender campaign records are Seat Belts (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Air Bags (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Seat Belts1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Air Bags1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2026 Land Rover Defender compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 6 model-year reports for the Land Rover Defender, spanning 2020–2026; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Land Rover Defender model history →