NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Land Rover Defender recall: Insufficiently Welded Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
- Recall number
- 26V163000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Seat Belts
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 582
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seat Belts
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover | Defender | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.
Manufacturer campaign number
D098 D113
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V163000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.