Land Rover recalls 2026 Defender vehicles over fuel tank walls that are too thin
The fuel tank on certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles was made with walls that are too thin, so in a crash it may leak fuel and raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837 and use recall number D127.
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Recall details
- Product
- Land Rover Defender 2026
- Hazard
- In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 6 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 17, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 23, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V263000
- Manufacturer campaign number: D127
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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