Every 2024 Land Rover Defender recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 26V389000
Jun 12, 2026Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
Full recall details for 26V389000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 26V248000
Apr 17, 2026Electrical System:Propulsion System:Dc/Dc Converter
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Full recall details for 26V248000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V016000
Jan 16, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
Full recall details for 25V016000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V678000
Dec 9, 2024Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
Full recall details for 24V678000 →Equipment · NHTSA 24E102000
Dec 6, 2024Equipment
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
Full recall details for 24E102000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 24V450000
Jun 17, 2024Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Filter/Screen
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.
Full recall details for 24V450000 →
2024 Land Rover Defender complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Land Rover Defender, reporting 1 fires. Land Rover has issued at least 235 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System15
- Back Over Prevention5
- Steering5
- Engine4
- Unknown Or Other3
- Exterior Lighting2
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (83)
- Electrical System (38)
- Engine (34)
- Power Train (20)
- Equipment (18)
- Structure (12)
Read Land Rover Defender owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2024 Land Rover Defender
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Land Rover Defender. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Yes, my car caught fire. It's at an impound currently. My clothes caught fire when I tried putting it out. The car could have been parked in my garage or been in NYC, with a full tank of gas, that would have caused serious damage.”
2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDERJan 29, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11714170
“My vehicle has had a software update they will not push through to the vehicle. It says because of 11 volt battery not at sufficient threshold level to handle update. Said drive for 50 -60 minutes non stop to fully charge the AGM battery.”
2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDEROct 5, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768952
“The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Defender. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.”
2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDERAug 25, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759455
“On August 14, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., I arrived at Land Rover Mission Viejo for a scheduled appointment to complete Safety Recall D120, Driver's Airbag Potential Non-Deployment. No service attendant greeted or checked me in.”
2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDERAug 14, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757007
“Vehicle: 2024 Land Rover Defender, VIN [XXX] Related recall: NHTSA campaign 26V248 (JLR internal D126 / H575) This complaint concerns the unavailability of a remedy for a defect that can cause complete loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion.”
2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDERAug 11, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11756154
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