Model year
2026 Land Rover Defender
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 6 complaints for the 2026 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 (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), AIR BAGS (1). 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
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.
26V263000 · Apr 23, 2026
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.
26V163000 · Mar 18, 2026
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 weld stud.
Complaints
6 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 110 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Defender 90 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 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 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Defender 130 · 5L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Defender 110 MHEV · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Defender 130 Outbound · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 19 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Defender 110 Trophy MHEV · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Defender 110 MHEV · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Defender 90 MHEV · 3L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 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 | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Land Rover Defender at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.