The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V263000·Announced 2026-04-23

2026 Land Rover Defender fuel tank improperly manufactured too thin

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles because the fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin, which may leak fuel in a crash and increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly manufactured fuel tank with thin walls) that creates a risk of harm (fire in a crash scenario). No reported injuries or deaths are stated in the source. Per the rubric, structural vehicle defects with risk of harm but no reported injuries fall into the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.

In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 recall number is D127.

The recalled product

Product
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Brand
LAND ROVER
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
6

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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