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2020 Land Rover Defender recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 17, 202626V599000 | Electrical system: propulsion system DC/DC converterA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V599000
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| Jun 12, 202626V389000 | Air bags: frontalAn air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V389000
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| Apr 17, 202626V248000 | Electrical system: propulsion system DC/DC converterA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V248000
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| Dec 6, 202424E102000 | EquipmentA detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24E102000
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| Feb 2, 202323V044000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine oil/lubricationAn oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V044000
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| Jul 29, 202121V584000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualIncorrect child restraint information may result in a child seat being improperly secured, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V584000
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Owner complaints by component55
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 19 | 35 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 22 |
| Steering | 8 | 15 |
| Engine | 7 | 13 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 11 |
| Structure | 5 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 7 |
| Power train | 3 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 2 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated.”
- Electrical system
“The dealership is not able to perform the recall in a timely manner.”
- Exterior lighting
“Our 2020 Defender's halo light on the driver's side has become inoperable & poses a safety hazard. After researching this issue, it appears that this has been reported widely online.”
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2020 Land Rover Defender recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Defender have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Land Rover Defender. The most recent, 26V599000 (reported September 17, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2020 Land Rover Defender recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (2), air bags (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Land Rover Defender?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 55 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Land Rover Defender?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.
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