Child seat: vehicle tether anchorRecall 23V-137 · 2023 Land Rover Defender
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 23V-137 covers 812 2023 Land Rover Defender for a child seat: vehicle tether anchor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.
The risk
A child seat with reduced strength may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat frame and components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N768.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 32 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 11, 2022 to October 26, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.