This page covers 4 recalls and 64 owner complaints for the 2022 Land Rover Defender.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender generates complaints concentrated in two areas: the electrical system and visibility-related equipment. On the electrical side, owners frequently report DC-to-DC converter failures, which several describe as triggering cascading problems including 12-volt battery drain, alternator issues, and loss of systems that depend on secondary power. Low-battery warnings appearing during normal use, sometimes while the vehicle is simply idling, come up across multiple reports. Visibility complaints center on the LED daytime running lights, with owners reporting early failure, in some cases before 30,000 miles, leaving the front of the vehicle without functioning DRLs. Exterior lighting accounts for a notable share of complaints as well, with front lighting hardware being the recurring subject. The DC-to-DC converter and DRL failures are the two most consistently described hardware problems in this model year's complaint set.
64
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Land Rover Defender has 4 recalls, the most serious being two that affect mild-hybrid models: a DC/DC converter fault that can cut drive power without warning, and a blocked engine oil channel that can cause a leak capable of starting a fire.
On the safety equipment side, the driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners may be damaged and can fail to pull the belts tight in a crash, leaving occupants less protected. On Defender X models with smoked rear light assemblies, a voltage spike triggered by bright light hitting the back of the vehicle can knock out the brake lights, turn signals, and tail lights entirely, making the vehicle invisible to following traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The DC-DC converter can fail due to a faulty boost control microchip. This failure stops the 12-volt charging system and can cause loss of engine power and exterior lights.
What the fix does
The repair procedure is being developed. Owners will receive notification letters starting June 12, 2026, with repair details to follow.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine cam carrier oil channel may become blocked, potentially causing oil to leak from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the engine cam carrier and replace it and related parts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, preventing the seat belts from properly restraining occupants in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A voltage spike triggered by bright light hitting the rear can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to stop working on certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles with smoked rear light assemblies.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
