Recall 26V163000: 2026 Land Rover Defender
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 582
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
The risk
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Land Rover Defender
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V163000
- Manufacturer campaign
- D098 D113
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- May 13, 2026
- Components
- Seat belts:critical fasteners (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology