Safety Score
84
Safe
Recalls
2
Complaints
44
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-08 | 21V435000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 2,622 | — | Details |
| 2021-06-03 | 21V424000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 163 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am reporting a systemic failure of exhaust manifold retaining bolts on the 2020 Land Rover Defender (L663, P400 engin… |
| 2026-02-12 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | We have had our vehicle for 3 years and had to replace our windshield twice from random cracks starting from the exteri… |
| 2026-01-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The DC to DC converter for the Hybrid 48v Electrical system has failed. This puts the vehicle at risk of a fire. The p… |
| 2026-01-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The DC/DC converter is failing on the vehicles regularly. This results in the vehicle losing power and shutting down wh… |
| 2025-10-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While using the heated steering wheel function on my 2020 Land Rover Defender, the steering wheel began to overheat sig… |
| 2025-09-13 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) stopped working. The biggest hazard of DRL failure in a 2020 Defender is reduced dayt… |
| 2025-06-20 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Mileage at time of failure: ~27,500 miles The signature LED headlamp assembly on my 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 X has… |
| 2025-06-16 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The daytime running lights which also dim the overall lights at night, also known as the halo LED light continues to ma… |
| 2025-04-16 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The LED daytime running light failed on my vehicle and the dealer needed to replace the entire headlight unit. The manu… |
| 2025-01-05 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | 2020 Land Rover Defender with air intake snorkel was detached from the vehicle driving down the highway during a windy … |
| 2024-08-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | This is a 2020 Land Rover Defender 110. The daytime running lights on the headlamp need replaced. I had replaced the pa… |
| 2024-04-12 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Daytime running light failure. Making vehicle difficult to see. Dealer lists and a knows issue and and flagged as a sa… |
| 2024-02-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My car does not fall under the VINs specified in recall N599 but is exhibiting the same unsafe conditions. At a rollin… |
| 2024-02-06 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | No | 0 | The rear backup camera is foggy and it is not possible to see clearly while backing up. It is foggy in any weather con… |
| 2023-12-22 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Daytime running lights stopped working with no warning signs or notifications, reducing visibility.. Has been confirmed… |
| 2023-09-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 2 windshields cracked within a 2 month period. Second windshield cracked about 45 days after installation with no evid… |
| 2023-08-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Windshield cracking for no reason Many occurrences in owners forum. Class action lawsuit filed. Manfature doing nothin… |
| 2023-05-19 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The "cone of light "projected forward by the headlights is too narrow. When turning right or left from one dark road on… |
| 2023-03-22 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Large clunking sound with shuddering of the vehicle during a turn at low speeds. Inspection revealed cracked transfer … |
| 2022-12-10 | TIRES | No | 0 | 255/60R20 |
| 2022-10-14 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | My 2020 Defender has had three incidences of the windshield cracking due to the smallest pebble. The first two cracks, … |
| 2022-08-21 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Driver's side A Pillar trim came loose at 75 mph on freeway and blew off the side of the car. Also pulled out mounting… |
| 2022-05-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Engine light came on while at a stop light, engine faltered completely and car stalled. Would not restart. Shifted … |
| 2022-03-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Hello! My 2020 P400 Defender is repeatedly not restarting itself at stoplights when the standard auto start/stop funct… |
| 2022-02-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving at a speed of 66 miles when the engine died, the cluster showed a red triangle and showed an alarm settin… |
| 2022-01-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel locked and I was unable to drive the car. Tried to start and restart but the steering wheel is locked an… |
| 2021-11-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | This happenedtwice after the most recent update(os 3.0). When i turned on my vehicle and engaged drive, power steering … |
| 2021-09-20 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | My front windshield cracked to the point of requiring replacement with neither notice nor reasonable cause (no impact, … |
| 2021-08-18 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | My windshield cracked with no apparent strike with under 5K miles on the vehicle. Researching this, LOTS of people exp… |
| 2021-08-07 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Driving along the road with no cars around, the windshield made a loud noise and a crack was formed coming from the pas… |
| 2021-07-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Much like the current recall N598 for the smoked rear lights. My rear lights (standard P300) red lensed lights can be … |
| 2021-07-14 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The rear lights of the 2020 Defender 110 go out when hit with a bright light from behind. The issue can be duplicated … |
| 2021-07-03 | VISIBILITY | Yes | 1 | The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, she lost control of the v… |
| 2021-07-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | I sell car parts and accessories online through my website powerfulUK.com and I have sold a quantity of smoked rear lig… |
| 2020-12-24 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | ON THE 2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER, A KNOWN PROBLEM IS A RATTLING SOUND OF THE PASSENGER SIDE A-PILLAR. LAND ROVER POSTE… |
| 2020-11-22 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | TOTAL BRAKE AND STEERING LOSS AT 60MPH ..I CAN SEND YOU THE SCREEN SHOTS TOMORROW/ NOVEMBER 23RD (PROM THE PHOTOS TAKE… |
| 2020-11-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | THE CONE OF LIGHT PROJECTED FORWARD BY THE HEADLIGHTS IS TOO NARROW. WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT FROM ONE DARK ROAD ONT… |
| 2020-10-16 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING A RAINSTORM. I TOOK A VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT BU… |
| 2020-10-05 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | 1. HEAD LIGHT ESCUTCHEON BLOCKS LIGHT IN DIRECTION OF RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. WHEN TURNING, THIS LEAVES THE CORNER IN THE D… |
| 2020-09-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | WHILE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE'S LANE KEEP ASSIST FEATURE WHICH WAS TURNED OFF (THE DEFAULT POSITION) A… |
| 2020-09-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS ON AN INTERSTATE, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED. BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO PUL… |
| 2020-08-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | WHILE DRIVING OUR ONE-MONTH OLD RANGE ROVER DEFENDER 110SE, THE BRAKES FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP (PATRICK… |
| 2020-08-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | ON AUGUST 3RD, WHILE DRIVING WEST-SOUTHWEST AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH ON INTERSTATE 90 IN MONTANA, THE A-PILLAR COVER BEC… |
| 2020-06-01 | LANE DEPARTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that the lane departure feature would intermittently fa… |