The Lemon IndexLand Rover Defender recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2020–2025 Land Rover Defender, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 17
4 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2026 · model year 2024 New: most likely still open
The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.
371 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V615000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2026 · model years 2020–2024 New: most likely still open
The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand.
23,677 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V599000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2020–2025 New: most likely still open
The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
250,857 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V389000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2020–2024 New: most likely still open
Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter.
170,169 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V248000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jan 2025 · model years 2023–2024
The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
28,370 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V016000
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2024 · model years 2020–2025
The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
485 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24E102000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2024 · model year 2024
The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
180 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V678000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
2,013 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V450000
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- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2023
The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.
121 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V789000
- Child seat · recall issued Mar 2023 · model year 2023
The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.
812 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V137000
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2020–2023
The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
6,724 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V044000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2022 · model years 2022–2023
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
4,927 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V523000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
32,687 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V668000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers.
7,027 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V584000
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2021 · model year 2021
The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.
603 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V499000
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2021 · model years 2020–2022
A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
2,622 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V435000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.
163 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V424000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Defender?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Land Rover Defender have?
17 recall campaigns across model years 2020–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 45.
Which Land Rover Defender year has the most recalls?
The 2023, with 10 campaigns. 2021: 10, 2024: 8, 2020: 8.
What are most Land Rover Defender recalls about?
Seat belts: 3 of the 17 campaigns. Then back over prevention (2) and electrical (2).
What is the newest Land Rover Defender recall?
Seat belts, filed Sep 2026 (NHTSA 26V615000): The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.
What is the biggest Land Rover Defender recall?
NHTSA 26V389000 (airbags, Jun 2026) covers 250,857 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
How do I check if my Land Rover Defender has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Land Rover dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Land Rover Defender: problems and best years · All Land Rover recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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