2026 Land Rover Defender recall: Fuel Tank May Leak
Report received by NHTSA: April 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
- The risk
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
6 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Land Rover Defender.
- Compared with
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 10 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
138 earlier NHTSA recalls by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 17, 2026 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover and 6 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure
- March 18, 2026 2026 Land Rover Defender recall: Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
- Feb. 19, 2026 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover, 2023-2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall: Panoramic Sunroof Side Trim May Detach
- Feb. 5, 2026 2020-2021 Jaguar I-Pace recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Overheat
- Jan. 9, 2026 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall: Incorrect Weight Information on Label
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Land Rover Defender 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V263000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | D127 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record