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NHTSA recall,

Land Rover Defender (2024)

The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched and fail to restrain an occupant during a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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, and an improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2026, and affects 371 vehicles nationwide.

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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.
  4. Watch your mail. 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.

What you get Free repair

Full text from 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.

Is your Land Rover affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Land Rover

  • Defender (2024)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component
Seat belt defect
Campaign
26V615000
Vehicles affected
371
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
D130
Manufacturer phone
800-637-6837

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)