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2023 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 ↗
Repair when you can Electrical

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

Free repair · 28,370 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V016000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.

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

Free repair · 2,013 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V450000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

Detached brake calipers can reduce braking ability and cause structural wheel damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.

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

Free repair · 121 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V789000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Child seat

A child seat with reduced strength may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.

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

Free repair · 812 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V137000 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

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

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

Free repair · 4,927 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V523000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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