2026 Land Rover Defender

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Air bags:frontal

Recall Number: 

26V389000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

D120

Number of vehicles affected: 

250857

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Recall Number: 

26V263000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

D127

Manufactured from: 

2026-01-20 to 2026-01-28

Number of vehicles affected: 

6

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.

Seat belts:critical fasteners

Recall Number: 

26V163000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

D098

Manufactured from: 

2025-11-03 to 2026-02-20

Number of vehicles affected: 

498

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D098.