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2022 Land Rover Defender recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls7
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 21, 202222V523000 | Seat belts: pretensionerImproperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V523000
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Owner complaints by component75
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 36 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 19 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 12 |
| Engine | 7 | 9 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
| Air bags | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 4 |
| Power train | 3 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
4 more components 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
“DC/AC error came up once, parked it and turned it off, the error message has not showed up since, i have contacted the San Jose, CA, land Rover dealer, 2 times already, have given them my information and they always say…”
- Electrical system
“This is a serious concern and safety condition. In several occasions while driving at a range from 45-70mph the engine loses power. To the point where it has felt like it will shut off.”
- Exterior lighting
“Halo lighting on front headlamps stopped working”
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2022 Land Rover Defender recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Land Rover Defender have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 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 2022 Land Rover Defender recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), equipment (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 2022 Land Rover Defender?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 27 complaints out of 75 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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