Land Rover Defender: Critical fasteners

Date

March 18, 2026

Filed by

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Vehicles

Land Rover Defender (2026)

Component

Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

582

What can happen

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 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.

Owner notification date

May 13, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

D098 D113

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Lower seat belt anchorage bracket LH · Lower seat belt anchorage bracket LH · L8B2104B37AE; Lower seat belt anchorage bracket RH · Lower seat belt anchorage bracket RH · L8B2104B36AE

Recall number

26V163000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.