Land Rover Defender — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 23, 2026
Model years: 2026
On a small number of vehicles, the fuel tank may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wall of the fuel tank may be too thin and could leak fuel in a crash.
Land Rover Defender — High Voltage
High risk
Apr 17, 2026
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would be displ
Also affects: Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Land Rover Defender — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 18, 2026
Model years: 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, the brackets that secure the third-row seat belt anchors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Land Rover Defender — Visual System
High risk
Jan 16, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the touch screen to remain blank when the vehicle is started. As a result, the rearview camera image would not appear on the dis
Also affects: Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Defender — Accessories
High risk
Dec 5, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: This recall is for raised air intakes installed on new vehicles or sold as a dealer accessory. On certain vehicles, the raised air intake may not have been attached properly
Land Rover Defender — Engine
High risk
Oct 10, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
This recall is for certain replacement engines. The oil filter housing may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the housing could crack and cause oil to leak onto hot co
Also affects: Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Land Rover Defender — Engine
High risk
Jun 17, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the oil filter housing may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the housing could crack and cause oil to leak onto hot components in the engine comp
Also affects: Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Land Rover Defender — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 2, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain Defender 130 models, the latch that locks the backrest for the third-row seat may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the seat backrest may not fully lock
Land Rover Defender — Engine
High risk
Feb 2, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, an oil channel in the engine camshaft carrier wasn't drilled correctly. As a result, a buildup of oil pressure could cause an oil leak.
Also affects: Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Land Rover Defender — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 21, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners could be damaged. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.
Also affects: Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Land Rover Defender — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 26, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a chil
Also affects: Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Land Rover Defender — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 1, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, the seat track end-stops could bend. If this happens, the seat track may not lock properly in place and the seat could move in a crash.
Land Rover Defender — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 8, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain Defender X models, the brake lights, turn signals and/or tail lights may suddenly turn off if a bright light shines directly on them.
Land Rover Defender — Engine
High risk
Jun 3, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder engine, a software problem in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) could cause the engine to turn off suddenly while driving. S
Land Rover Defender — Electrical
High risk
Aug 23, 1996
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE PROPER WARNING LABEL AFFIXED TO THE BATTERY. THIS LABEL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INHERENT DANGERS RELATED TO THE ACID CON