no report yet
Webbing: stitching
NewRisk. An improperly stitched seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2024 Land Rover DefenderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2024 Land Rover Defender, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-016 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Land Rover Defender has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
5Steering1 crash/fire/injury
4Back over prevention
2Air bags
2Exterior lighting
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Visibility/wiper
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2024 Land Rover Defender recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Propulsion system: dc/dc converter
NewRisk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
NewRisk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
no report yet
Propulsion system: dc/dc converter
NewRisk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Show 3 more recalls
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Oil/lubrication: filter/screen
Risk. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Defender year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Defender median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'99'01'02'03'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Land Rover Defender, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Seat Belt Stitching Failure and DetachmentLed to recall 26V-615
In owners' words
What Defender owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On October 7th I was driving on the interstate when the engine and battery light came on in my 2024 Land Rover Defender, a notice came on the dash display stating "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected". I got off the interstate and safely pulled over and called Land Rover Boise. They stated my car…
My vehicle has had a software update they will not push through to the vehicle. It says because of 11 volt battery not at sufficient threshold level to handle update. Said drive for 50 -60 minutes non stop to fully charge the AGM battery. I have do so 3 times still says battery threshold for update…
The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Defender. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…
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