Land Rover Defender
Repeated repairs on your Land Rover Defender? Explore your model year, federal records and your Maryland Lemon Law options.
Model-year searches
2022–2026
Reference year
2026
2026 recall campaigns
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NHTSA owner complaints as of 11/6/2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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More Than a Recall Count
A model's reputation doesn't decide your case. The symptoms your vehicle has, the repairs attempted and the time you lost matter most.
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NHTSA records below refer to 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles, not all model years or your specific VIN. Complaints are unverified reports. No records does not mean a vehicle is trouble-free.
2026 Defender Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Recall Notices for This Model Year
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 26V389000
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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · 26V263000
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.
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.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 26V163000
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.
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.
2026 Defender Owner Reports
What owners reported to NHTSA, organized by vehicle component. Reports are not verified defects or proof that your vehicle has the same issue.
What Owners Reported
Complaint component counts; one complaint can mention multiple components. These are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
- ENGINE1
- POWER TRAIN1
- SERVICE BRAKES1
- AIR BAGS1
Build Your Defender Repair File
- Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
- Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
- Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
- Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents
Does My Land Rover Defender Qualify?
A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.
If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.
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