The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V163000·Announced 2026-03-18

2026 Land Rover Defender Third-Row Seat Belt Bracket Weld Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles because the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud, potentially preventing proper restraint during a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle safety defect affecting seat belt restraint capability, which is a critical safety system. Although no injuries or deaths are reported, the failure risk during a crash creates a significant risk of harm that meets the High severity threshold.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.

A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Land Rover's internal numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
582

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DEFENDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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