NHTSA Recall #26V263000 — LAND ROVER Defender FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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ID: #26V263000MFR: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
What This Recall Means
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
What Happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
How to Get This Fixed
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
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What happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
Risk if unfixed
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
Original NHTSA model designations: LAND ROVER Defender
This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V263000.
Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is
affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population.
The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY recall for the 2026 LAND ROVER Defender? (Campaign #26V263000)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin. In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.