2024 Land Rover Defender recalls and problems
The 2024 Land Rover Defender has 7 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2024 Land Rover Defender recalls
Recall 26V-615: Seat Belts
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.
Risk: An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D130.
Recall 26V-599: Electrical System
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the 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: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Recall 26V-389: Air Bags
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 driverâs 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 driverâs 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.
Recall 26V-248: Electrical System
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). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. 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: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final 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.
Recall 25V-016: Equipment, Back Over Prevention
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.
Recall 24V-678: Forward Collision Avoidance, Back Over Prevention
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.
Recall 24V-450: Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
2024 Land Rover Defender problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 32,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2024 Land Rover Defender complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2024 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Land Rover Defender: 26V-615 (seat belts), 26V-599 (electrical system), 26V-389 (air bags), 26V-248 (electrical system), 25V-016 (equipment, back over prevention) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Land Rover Defender?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (16 reports), followed by steering (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 32,000 miles.
Are Land Rover recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.