Model year
2023 Land Rover Defender
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 85 complaints for the 2023 Land Rover Defender (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (41), VISIBILITY/WIPER (14), ENGINE (13). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 16–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 55 complaints
- 2021 42 complaints
- 2022 75 complaints
- 2023 85 complaints
- 2024 27 complaints
- 2025 13 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V599000 · Sep 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
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…
26V389000 · Jun 12, 2026
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 driverâs air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
26V248000 · Apr 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
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…
25V016000 · Jan 16, 2025
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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…
24V450000 · Jun 17, 2024
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 filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
23V789000 · Nov 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
23V137000 · Mar 2, 2023
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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.
23V044000 · Feb 2, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
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.
22V523000 · Jul 21, 2022
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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…
Complaints
85 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 90 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Defender 110 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Defender 110 MHEV · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Defender 90 MHEV · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Defender 90 · 5L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Defender 110 · 5L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Defender 130 P300 MHEV · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Defender 130 P400 MHEV · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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