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2026 Land Rover Defender

3 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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Fire risk Fuel system

In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.

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

Free repair · 6 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V263000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.

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

Free repair · 582 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V163000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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