NHTSA · Vehicle · September 24, 2026

Land Rover recall: 2024 Defender – seat belts

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling 2024 Land Rover Defender because of a crash risk – 371 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 24, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

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A dealership service department
Illustration: A dealership service department – not the recalled product. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Product2024 Land Rover Defender
BrandLand Rover
CompanyJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
TypeVehicles
ClassificationVehicle
Report receivedSeptember 24, 2026
Published by NHTSASeptember 24, 2026
Quantity371 vehicles (potentially affected)
Recall ID26V615000
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

MakeModelModel years
Land RoverDefender2024
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

NHTSA campaign number
26V615000
Manufacturer recall number
D130
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBING:STITCHING
Built
2024-01-31 to 2024-02-02
Recalled part
Seatbelt assembly · Seatbelt assembly · LR190158
Initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Why it was recalled

The problem: a crash risk.

NHTSA's defect summary: “Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.”

The consequence, according to NHTSA: “An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.”

What to do

NHTSA: “Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D130.”

Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.

Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V615000.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Land Rover 2024 Land Rover Defender recalled?

Yes. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported the recall to NHTSA on September 24, 2026; NHTSA published it September 24, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of a crash risk. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.

What should I do if I have it?

NHTSA says: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D130.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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