Land Rover Defender recalls
18 safety recalls for the Land Rover Defender (model years 2020–2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Land Rover Defender recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 26V615 | 2024 Land Rover Defender | Seat belt | 371 |
| 2026-09-17 | 26V599 | 2019–2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport & 2020–2024 Land Rover Defender + 7 more | Electrical system | 23,677 |
| 2026-06-15 | 26V389 | 2020–2026 Land Rover Defender & 2021–2026 Land Rover Discovery + 1 more | Airbag | 250,857 |
| 2026-04-24 | 26V263 | 2026 Land Rover Defender | Fuel system | 6 |
| 2026-04-20 | 26V248 | 2019–2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport & 2020–2024 Land Rover Defender + 7 more | Electrical system | 170,169 |
| 2026-03-18 | 26V163 | 2026 Land Rover Defender | Seat belt | 582 |
| 2025-01-17 | 25V016 | 2023–2024 Land Rover Defender & 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport + 1 more | Backup camera | 28,370 |
| 2024-09-16 | 24V678 | 2024 Land Rover Defender & 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport + 4 more | Backup camera | 180 |
| 2024-06-18 | 24V450 | 2023–2024 Land Rover Defender & 2024 Land Rover Discovery + 3 more | Engine | 2,013 |
| 2023-11-24 | 23V789 | 2023 Land Rover Defender | Brakes | 121 |
| 2023-03-03 | 23V137 | 2023 Land Rover Defender | Seats | 812 |
| 2023-02-02 | 23V044 | 2019–2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport & 2020–2023 Land Rover Defender + 3 more | Engine | 6,724 |
| 2022-07-22 | 22V523 | 2022–2023 Land Rover Defender & 2022–2023 Land Rover Discovery + 3 more | Seat belt | 4,927 |
| 2021-08-27 | 21V668 | 2020–2021 Land Rover Discovery & 2020–2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport + 4 more | Seat belt | 32,687 |
| 2021-07-30 | 21V584 | 2020–2021 Land Rover Defender | Equipment | 7,027 |
| 2021-07-02 | 21V499 | 2021 Land Rover Defender | Seats | 603 |
| 2021-06-09 | 21V435 | 2020–2022 Land Rover Defender | Lights | 2,622 |
| 2021-06-07 | 21V424 | 2020–2021 Land Rover Defender | Powertrain & transmission | 163 |
Other Land Rover models
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Land Rover Defender have?
The Land Rover Defender has 18 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2020–2026. The 2021 model year has the most (9).
Are Land Rover Defender recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)