Land Rover is recalling 2026 Defender vehicles with improperly manufactured thin-walled fuel tanks that could leak fuel during crashes, increasing fire risk. Owners must have fuel tank replaced free by dealers.
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Land Rover is recalling certain 2026 Defender vehicles because their fuel tanks were made too thin, which could leak fuel during a crash and cause a fire. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. and requires a free fuel tank replacement.
If a 2026 Defender vehicle crashes, the improperly manufactured fuel tank could leak gasoline. This leaked fuel could ignite and cause a fire, especially in environments where sparks or heat sources are present.
Owners of 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles in the U.S. are affected. Drivers who frequently drive in areas with high crash risk may be at greater risk due to the potential fire hazard.
Check if your vehicle has a 2026 Land Rover Defender model. The recall was announced in June 2026 and applies to all U.S.-sold vehicles with this model year.
Call 800-637-6837 to schedule a fuel tank replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge for affected vehicles.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin, which could leak fuel during a crash and increase fire risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Land Rover Defender model sold in the U.S. The recall was announced in June 2026.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the replacement; owners can contact Land Rover customer service to schedule the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Land Rover to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V263000 — Land Rover Land Rover Hello, I own a Land Rover that is covered by recall 26V263000 from Land Rover. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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