Land Rover recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
Vehicles covered
- Land Rover Defender 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V263000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 23, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 28, 2026
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- D127
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Land Rover recall: Seat belts Sep 24, 2026
- Jaguar / Land Rover recall: Electrical system Sep 17, 2026
- Land Rover recall: Air bags Jun 12, 2026
- Jaguar / Land Rover recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2026
- Land Rover recall: Seat belts Mar 18, 2026
- Land Rover recall: Equipment Jan 16, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.