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NHTSA Recall #26V615000 — LAND ROVER Defender SEAT BELTS

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ID: #26V615000 MFR: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBING:STITCHING

What Happened
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.
Risk if Unfixed
An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 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 D130.
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What happened

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.

Risk if unfixed

An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 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 D130.

Original NHTSA model designations: LAND ROVER Defender

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V615000. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 LAND ROVER Defender safe to drive?

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 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBING:STITCHING recall for the 2024 LAND ROVER Defender? (Campaign #26V615000)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched. An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 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 D130.