Recall
Land Rover Defender — 26V163000
NHTSA ID
26V163000
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Years Affected
2026
Recall Date
2026-03-18
Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Units Affected
498
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
D098 D113
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
Consequence
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.