NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag clockspring connector can corrode over time, potentially preventing the air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls and 18 owner complaints for the 2024 Land Rover Defender.
Electrical system complaints dominate the 2024 Land Rover Defender owner reports, with steering close behind. On the electrical side, owners repeatedly describe DC-DC converter failures that trigger cascading warnings across multiple systems, ABS, adaptive cruise, transmission, and steering alerts all appearing in sequence before the vehicle becomes undrivable. Several owners report the vehicle displaying an "electrical fault detected" message and losing power while in motion. At least one owner reports the DC-DC converter failing twice on the same vehicle, with a replacement unit also failing within months. Steering complaints round out the pattern, though the specific symptoms described there are less detailed across the complaint set. The through-line on the electrical side is a sudden loss of multiple systems at once, leaving the vehicle immobile rather than degraded in a single function.
18
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2024 Land Rover Defender has 5 recalls, the most serious being a cracking oil filter housing that leaks oil onto hot engine and exhaust components, raising the risk of an engine compartment fire.
This vehicle is also a mild-hybrid model affected by a separate powertrain concern: the DC-to-DC converter can fail and cut drive power entirely, leaving the vehicle without propulsion while in traffic. On the occupant safety side, the clockspring connector behind the steering wheel that carries the signal to the driver's airbag can corrode over time, preventing the airbag from deploying in a crash when it is needed most.
Two visibility recalls affect the rear camera system through different failure paths. The center console touchscreen can go blank at startup, taking the rearview camera image with it. A separate component, the near-field sensing module that powers the 3D surround camera system, can overheat and cause the same result, blanking out the rearview image and any surrounding camera views while the vehicle is moving or being parked. Both failures leave the driver without camera assistance when reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag clockspring connector can corrode over time, potentially preventing the air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
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 →
Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver's air bag connector terminals to prevent corrosion.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The touchscreen in the center console may blank out when starting the vehicle, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the touchscreen software at no cost to restore camera display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Near Field Sensing Module may overheat, causing the 3D surround camera images and rearview camera display to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Near Field Sensing Module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The oil filter housing may crack, causing oil to leak into the engine compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.