NHTSA recall 26V163000
Seat belts › Critical fasteners
Land Rover Defender
Reported Mar 18, 2026582 vehicles affectedJaguar Land Rover North America, LLCMaker’s number D098 D113Built Nov 3, 2025 – Mar 24, 2026
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.
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 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.