2025 Land Rover Defender recalls
Reported Jun 12, 2026 · 250,857 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
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.
2025 Land Rover Defender problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | |
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2025 Land Rover Defender complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness · reported Sep 10, 2026
My child was in the car seat and I noticed that the harness was not staying tight. I did research and apparently if a small object and or crumbs gets stuck under the fastener the harness wonât lock in place. I reached out to the manufacturer and they failed to do anything about this. They have no warnings regarding it and did not want to replace it. Something must be down, if this is happening on mine it is happening to many others.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Jul 14, 2026
The windshield cracked the 1st week owned the car. Land Rover didnât warranty the windshield and have to buy a new one for 2500. The second windshield got a rock chip and now it expanded into a crack over 3 days.
Visibility/Wiper · reported May 7, 2026
I am now on my 4th windshield on my 2025 Land Rover Defender 110. I have had 5 chips/cracks on these windshields. Only 1 crack was from a rock that you might expect glass breakage, the others were all caused by small pebble sized road gravel that was more like insect splatter. Safelite was repairing 1 very small chip and the windshield cracked during this common repair. Clearly the provided glass is substandard and should be upgraded for all Land Rover Defenders. I now never drive this car without the thought of another windshield break thatâs about to occur.
Visibility/Wiper · reported May 7, 2026
I am now on my 4th windshield on my 2025 Land Rover Defender 110. I have had 5 chips/cracks on these windshields. Only 1 crack was from a rock that you might expect glass breakage, the others were all caused by small pebble sized road gravel that was more like insect splatter. Safelite was repairing 1 very small chip and the windshield cracked during this common repair. Clearly the provided glass is substandard and should be upgraded for all Land Rover Defenders. I now never drive this car without the thought of another windshield break thatâs about to occur.
Visibility/Wiper · reported May 7, 2026
I am now on my 4th windshield on my 2025 Land Rover Defender 110. I have had 5 chips/cracks on these windshields. Only 1 crack was from a rock that you might expect glass breakage, the others were all caused by small pebble sized road gravel that was more like insect splatter. Safelite was repairing 1 very small chip and the windshield cracked during this common repair. Clearly the provided glass is substandard and should be upgraded for all Land Rover Defenders. I now never drive this car without the thought of another windshield break thatâs about to occur.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Land Rover Defender: 26V-389 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Land Rover Defender?
Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (3).
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.