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2024 Land Rover Defender recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 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 |
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| Electrical system | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 24, 202626V615000 | Seat belts: rear/other webbingAn improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V615000
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| 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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| Jan 16, 202525V016000 | Back over prevention: softwareA rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V016000
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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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Owner complaints by component27
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 59 |
| Engine | 5 | 19 |
| Steering | 5 | 19 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 11 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7 |
| Power train | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4 |
| Equipment | 1 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4 |
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 110, Defender 130.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“On October 7th I was driving on the interstate when the engine and battery light came on in my 2024 Land Rover Defender, a notice came on the dash display stating "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected".”
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
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2024 Land Rover Defender recall questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Land Rover Defender have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Land Rover Defender. The most recent, 26V615000 (reported September 24, 2026), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2024 Land Rover Defender recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), seat belts (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Land Rover Defender?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 27 filed with NHTSA (59%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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