Seat belts: critical fastenersRecall 26V-163 · 2026 Land Rover Defender
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 26V-163 covers 582 2026 Land Rover Defender for a seat belts: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 3, 2025 to March 24, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.