The 2026 Land Rover Defender has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel tank with walls that are too thin and can leak fuel in a crash, creating a fire risk.
The other two recalls both affect the third-row seatbelts. The brackets that anchor the third-row seatbelts to the floor may have inadequate welds, and in a crash those anchors can pull free, leaving the belt unable to restrain the occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank has walls that are thinner than designed, which could potentially cause a fuel leak.
What the fix does
The fuel tank will be replaced with a properly manufactured one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some fuel tanks may have been manufactured with walls that are too thin. In a crash, a thin-walled tank could leak fuel.
What the fix does
Land Rover will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership for fuel tank replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud, which could fail to properly secure the seat belt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or repair the weld stud at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brackets securing third-row seat belt anchors may have manufacturing defects, causing seat belts to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealership will install bolts to secure the anchor brackets or replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
