{"vehicle":{"id":"2022_land-rover_defender","year":2022,"make":"Land Rover","model":"Defender"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026442","date":"2026-09-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red \"Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected\" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off.\nNote: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-196. Vehicles repaired under that recall don't require this repair. This recall only affects certain mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV).\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Exterior lights that don't work may make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nLand Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle load balancing software.","mfr_campaign":"E008","units":2448,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026442"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V599000","date":"2026-09-17","manufacturer":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"E008","units":23677,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":"2020-02-04","built_to":"2024-06-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V599000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026292","date":"2026-06-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the connector for the driver-front airbag in the steering wheel could corrode. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash.\nNote: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAn airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nLand Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to apply grease to the driver's airbag connector terminals.","mfr_campaign":"D120","units":24658,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026292"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V389000","date":"2026-06-12","manufacturer":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","summary":"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 driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.","mfr_campaign":"D120","units":250857,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V389000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026196","date":"2026-04-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red \"Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected\" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off.\nNote: This recall only affects certain mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV).\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Exterior lights that don't work may make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nLand Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle load balancing software.","mfr_campaign":"D126","units":14542,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026196"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V248000","date":"2026-04-17","manufacturer":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"D126 H575","units":170169,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V248000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024739","date":"2024-12-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"Issue:\nThis recall is for raised air intakes installed on new vehicles or sold as a dealer accessory.\n\nOn certain vehicles, the raised air intake may not have been attached properly. As a result, the raised air intake could loosen and detach while driving.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA raised air intake that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nLand Rover will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to secure the raised air intake.","mfr_campaign":"N964","units":26,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024739"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024599","date":"2024-10-10","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nThis recall is for certain replacement engines. The oil filter housing may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the housing could crack and cause oil to leak onto hot components in the engine compartment.\n\nSafety Risk:\nOil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nNone of the affected engines have been installed in vehicles. Land Rover will instruct dealers to replace the oil filter housing assembly before each engine is installed.","mfr_campaign":"N939","units":70,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024599"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V044000","date":"2023-02-02","manufacturer":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION","summary":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles.  The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.","mfr_campaign":"N763","units":6724,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V044000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022392","date":"2022-07-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners could be damaged. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat belt pretensioner that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nLand Rover will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front seat belt pretensioner tubes for damage. The dealer will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt retractors, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"N720","units":645,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022392"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V523000","date":"2022-07-21","manufacturer":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","component":"SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER","summary":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles.  The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.","mfr_campaign":"N720","units":4927,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":"2021-12-22","built_to":"2022-03-29","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V523000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021533","date":"2021-08-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.\nNote: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nLand Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"N630","units":4056,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021533"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021355","date":"2021-06-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain Defender X models, the brake lights, turn signals and/or tail lights may suddenly turn off if a bright light shines directly on them.\n\nSafety Risk:\nBrake lights or turn signals that do not work properly could make the vehicle less visible. They could also cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nLand Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear lamp assemblies.","mfr_campaign":"N598","units":274,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021355"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V435000","date":"2021-06-08","manufacturer":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS","summary":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies.  A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.","mfr_campaign":"N598","units":2622,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["DEFENDER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V435000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}