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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2026 Land Rover Defender Recalled for Seat Belt Bracket Weld Defect

Agency Publication Date: March 18, 2026
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Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling approximately 582 of its 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The recall is due to an issue where a bracket used to anchor the third-row seat belts may have been manufactured with an insufficient weld stud. Dealers will replace the affected seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket at no cost to owners.

Risk

If the seat belt anchorage bracket is not welded properly, the seat belt may fail to securely restrain a passenger during a crash. This defect significantly increases the risk of injury to occupants in the third row during a collision.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
  2. Contact an authorized Land Rover dealer to determine if your specific vehicle is included in this recall. You may also refer to Land Rover's internal recall numbers D098 and D113.
  3. Schedule a service appointment with a Land Rover dealer to have the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud replaced free of charge.
  4. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 15, 2026, but you can contact Land Rover customer service at 800-637-6837 now for more information.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional safety information.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair
How to: Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 Land Rover Defender
Variants: Third-row seating models

Recall involves the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket. Land Rover recall numbers D098 and D113.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V163000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Land Rover dealers
Manufactured In: United Kingdom
Units Affected: 582 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: D098 D113
Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response