Land Rover Defender Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
Land Rover is recalling 2026 Defender vehicles with defective third-row seat belt anchorage welds that may fail to restrain occupants.
Contact Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC for inspection and repair of the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket weld. Do not use the third-row seat until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 582
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- May 19, 2026
- Manufacturer phone
- 800-637-6837
Why it was recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles due to an insufficient weld on the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket. A defective weld may prevent proper occupant restraint during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2026), SEAT BELTS
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification