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2021 Land Rover Defender

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 250,857 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V389000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 170,169 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V248000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 6,724 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V044000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 32,687 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V668000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Child seat

Incorrect child restraint information may result in a child seat being improperly secured, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 7,027 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V584000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

A seat that is not properly locked into place can move unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 603 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V499000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,622 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V435000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 163 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V424000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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