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US recalls (3)
Air bags: frontal
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2026-06-12 · campaign 2026-292
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver-front airbag in the steering wheel could corrode. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash.
Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to apply grease to the driver's airbag connector terminals.
Fuel system
2026-04-23 · campaign 2026-206 · 2 vehicles
Issue:
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.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel tank.
Seats and restraints
2026-03-18 · campaign 2026-126 · 218 vehicles
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.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Land Rover recommends that you shouldn't transport passengers in the third-row seats until the recall repairs are completed. Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install bolt(s) to secure the third-row seat belt anchor brackets or, if necessary, replace the anchor brackets.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Land Rover Defender. Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Land Rover Defender.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 SUV MHEV 4WD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 SUV MHEV 4WD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 SUV MHEV 4WD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Land Rover Defender version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Defender 110 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 22 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Defender 110 5.0 L Automatic (S8) | 14 | 18 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Defender 110 MHEV 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 22 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Defender 110 MHEV 4.4 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Defender 110 Trophy MHEV 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 18 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Defender 130 5.0 L Automatic (S8) | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Defender 130 Outbound 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 19 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Defender 130 P300 MHEV 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Defender 130 P400 MHEV 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Defender 90 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Defender 90 5.0 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Defender 90 MHEV 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.