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LAND ROVER Defender Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

48
Total Recalls
6.9
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.9)
7
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2020
8 F
2021
10 F
2022
7 D
2023
10 F
2024
8 D
2025
2 B
2026
3 D

Most Common Components

SEAT BELTS
4
EQUIPMENT
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SEATS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS — Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient w…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY — 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.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — 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 …

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — 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 …

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN — 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 …

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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