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2026 Land Rover Defender Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

Jun 12, 2026

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Land Rover Defender average of 5.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2026 Land Rover Defender recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V389000

Air Bags › Frontal

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Reported Jun 12, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V263000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Reported Apr 23, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V163000

Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Reported Mar 18, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Land Rover Defender model years

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2026 Land Rover Defender recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Defender have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2026 Land Rover Defender. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2026 Land Rover Defender?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology