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2023 Land Rover Defender recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Land Rover Defender. The most recent was reported on September 17, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: DEFENDER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Land Rover Defender, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V599000September 17, 2026Electrical System › Propulsion System › DC/DC Converter
26V389000June 12, 2026Air Bags › Frontal
26V248000April 17, 2026Electrical System › Propulsion System › DC/DC Converter
25V016000January 16, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
24V450000June 17, 2024Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Filter/Screen
23V789000November 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners
23V137000March 2, 2023Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor
23V044000February 2, 2023Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
22V523000July 21, 2022Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Child Seat (1) · Equipment (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V599000Manufacturer no. E008

Electrical System › Propulsion System › DC/DC Converter

Report received by NHTSA
September 17, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
23,677 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Land Rover Defender
February 4, 2020 – June 28, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V599000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V389000Manufacturer no. D120

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
June 12, 2026
Owner notification
July 31, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
250,857 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V389000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V248000Manufacturer no. D126 H575

Electrical System › Propulsion System › DC/DC Converter

Report received by NHTSA
April 17, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
170,169 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V248000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V016000Manufacturer no. N972

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2025
Owner notification
March 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
28,370 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Land Rover Defender
December 15, 2022 – June 28, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Components: Back Over Prevention › Software; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. 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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V016000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V450000Manufacturer no. N908

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Filter/Screen

Report received by NHTSA
June 17, 2024
Owner notification
June 27, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,013 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V450000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V789000Manufacturer no. N848

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
November 22, 2023
Owner notification
January 18, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
121 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles modified for the TRek Off-Road Competition. The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N848.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V789000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V137000Manufacturer no. N768

Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor

Report received by NHTSA
March 2, 2023
Owner notification
April 24, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
812 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Land Rover Defender
July 11, 2022 – October 26, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Components: Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor; Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat frame and components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N768.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V137000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V044000Manufacturer no. N763

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Report received by NHTSA
February 2, 2023
Owner notification
March 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,724 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V044000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V523000Manufacturer no. N720

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
July 21, 2022
Owner notification
September 16, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,927 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Land Rover Defender
December 22, 2021 – March 29, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
DEFENDER

Defect summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V523000, filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 17, 2026.