01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Land Rover Defender recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V389000
- 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 driverâs 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 driverâs 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
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
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