Land Rover Defender recalls
18 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Land Rover Defender. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Seat belts (4), Electrical system (3), Engine and engine cooling (2), Child seat (2), Air bags (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2024 Land Rover Defender recall: Seat belts: rear/other, webbing, stitching
September 24, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-615Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.
- 2019–2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover and more and 2021–2024 Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, dc/dc converter
September 17, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-599Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover…
- 2020–2026 Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery, Defender recall: Air bags: frontal
June 12, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-389Jaguar 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…
- 2026 Land Rover Defender recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
April 23, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-263Jaguar 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.
- 2019–2024 Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover and more and 2021–2024 Jaguar F-Pace, E-Pace recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, dc/dc converter
April 17, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-248Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport…
- 2026 Land Rover Defender recall: Seat belts: critical fasteners
March 18, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-163Jaguar 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.
- 2023–2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport, Defender recall: Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
January 16, 2025 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-016Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle…
- 2024 Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport and more recall: Forward collision avoidance: sensing system, camera
September 12, 2024 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-678Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module…
- 2023–2024 Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Velar, Discovery and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, filter/screen
June 17, 2024 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-450Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil…
- 2023 Land Rover Defender recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
November 22, 2023 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-789Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles modified for the TRek Off-Road Competition. The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the…
- 2023 Land Rover Defender recall: Child seat: vehicle tether anchor
March 2, 2023 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-137Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of…
- 2019–2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Discovery and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication
February 2, 2023 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-044Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil…
- 2022–2023 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover Velar and more recall: Seat belts: pretensioner
July 21, 2022 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 22V-523Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger…
- 2020–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and more recall: Seat belts: front, retractor
August 26, 2021 · Land Rover · Campaign 21V-668Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt…
- 2020–2021 Land Rover Defender recall: Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
July 29, 2021 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-584Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat…
- 2021 Land Rover Defender recall: Seats
July 1, 2021 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-499Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Defender 90 vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable front seats. The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could…
- 2020–2022 Land Rover Defender recall: Exterior lighting: turn signal
June 8, 2021 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-435Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the…
- 2020–2021 Land Rover Defender recall: Electrical system: software
June 3, 2021 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-424Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Land Rover Defender had?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Land Rover Defender, across 7 model years (2020–2026).
Which Land Rover Defender model year has the most recalls?
The 2023 Land Rover Defender appears in the most campaigns (9). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Land Rover Defender for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.