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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2021 Land Rover Defender recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls10
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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| Aug 26, 202121V668000 | Seat belts: front retractorAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V668000
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Owner complaints by component42
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 38 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 2 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names Defender L663 110, Defender L663 90.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“The failure of the Daytime running light on Defenders is a known issue caused by a design flaw. It is not covered by warranty and costs over $3000 to replace.”
- Exterior lighting
“The signature halo LED ring on the front headlight stopped working and has now failed completely, impairing headlight performance.”
- Exterior lighting
“On my 2021 Land Rover Defender 110, the front Daytime Running Light (DRL) halo unit experienced a complete illumination failure due to an internal component defect.”
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2021 Land Rover Defender recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Defender have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Land Rover Defender?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (38%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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.
Check a specific Land Rover by VIN
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