CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Land Rover Defender has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (21 reports).
2020 Land Rover Defender recalls
DC-DC converter can fail, causing loss of drive power
The DC-DC converter, which charges the 12-volt system, may malfunction after an electrical overload during high power demand.
Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
A corroded connector in the driver's air bag clockspring can keep the front air bag from deploying as designed.
Loss of Drive Power and Lighting Risk
Certain mild-hybrid vehicles can experience a fault in the DC-DC converter when electrical demand is high.
Blocked Oil Channel Can Cause Leak and Fire Risk
A blocked oil channel in the engine cam carrier can cause oil to leak from the engine.
Manual Wrongly Lists Child Seat Anchors in Third Row
The owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seats have LATCH child seat anchors with top tethers.
Rear lights can fail, raising crash risk
Certain Land Rover Defender vehicles from model years 2020 to 2022 have smoked rear light assemblies.
Engine may stall while driving, raising crash risk
Certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles with 6-cylinder engines may have a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that unexpectedly switches off while the vehicle is moving.
Most common 2020 Land Rover Defender problems
Problem areas named in the 58 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 21 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
On 10/22/26 me and my son were driving home from a football game. We were less than 5 minutes away when several warning lights flashed for a second. I was in the middles of an intersection when this happened. The car stopped and the engine reved. I tried to drive to the sode of the road away from traffic. The car would not go into drive, neutral, or park. Instead it put inself into reverse in the intersection. I had to hold the brake down as the car would not allow me to power off. After several minutes the car finally died. We had to have it towed to our home as it was late and dealships were closed. Gearbox malfunction light, check engine light, system malfunction, suspension warning,
I am reporting a suspected systemic safety defect involving premature failure of the integrated LED daytime running lights (DRLs) on 2020â2026 Land Rover Defender (L663) vehicles. The DRLs reportedly fail at relatively low mileage, frequently around 50,000 miles, during normal vehicle operation. The suspected cause is overheating and premature deterioration of the integrated LED driver electronics due to inadequate thermal management. The precise cause requires investigation. This failure eliminates an important daytime vehicle conspicuity feature, reducing visibility to approaching motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, particularly during rain, overcast weather, and transitional lightin
My 2020 Land Rover Defender 110X with 33,835 miles displayed a red âcharging system fault detectedâ warning upon startup. The outside temp was approx 39F, and I have just activated the heat seat and heated steering wheel. The vehicle was stationery when the warning appeared. The battery is relatively new having been replaced in 2026. I restarted the car and it went away. Then I got 4 miles from my house and the warning came back. This appears to be a failure of the DC-DC converter assoc. w/ NHTSA safety recall 26V248, then recall 26V599. The manufacturer acknowledges this is a defect that causes loss of 12-volt charging. My vehicle displayed âCharging system fault detectedâ rath
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The following day, the contactâs spouse started the vehicle, and the message âHigh Voltage Shutdown Not Possible â Live Systemâ was displayed. The contact stated that after an inspection, DTC: P0A7B was retrieved. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t
The dealership is not able to perform the recall in a timely manner.
2020 Land Rover Defender questions
Does the 2020 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2020 Land Rover Defender: DC-DC converter can fail, causing loss of drive power; Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Loss of Drive Power and Lighting Risk; Blocked Oil Channel Can Cause Leak and Fire Risk; Manual Wrongly Lists Child Seat Anchors in Third Row. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Defender?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (21), Electrical System (14), Engine (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Land Rover Defender has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.