2026 Land Rover Defender recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix 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.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V263000
- Manufacturer recall #
- D127
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-637-6837
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 17, 2026
- Built
- Jan 20, 2026 – Jan 28, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR