2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2020 Land Rover Defender has 8 recalls, the most serious being that the engine can shut off without warning while driving, cutting power and raising the risk of a crash. This stall risk affects vehicles with 6-cylinder engines, where a software fault in the powertrain control module causes the engine to cut out unexpectedly. On mild-hybrid models, a separate issue with the DC/DC converter can also cause a sudden loss of drive power. Two recalls cover the raised air intake accessory, sold either factory-fitted or as a dealer add-on: the intake can work loose and fall off the vehicle while driving, becoming a hazard for other road users. On Defender X models with smoked rear light assemblies, a voltage spike triggered by bright light hitting the rear of the vehicle can knock out the brake lights, turn signals, and tail lights entirely, making the vehicle's braking and turning intentions invisible to following drivers. There is also a documentation issue: the owner's manual incorrectly states that third-row seats include LATCH anchor points for child seats, when they do not, meaning a child seat installed there may not be properly secured.