CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Land Rover Defender has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (28 reports).
2022 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.
Front Seat Belts May Not Properly Restrain Occupants
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Rear lights can fail, raising crash risk
Certain Land Rover Defender vehicles from model years 2020 to 2022 have smoked rear light assemblies.
Most common 2022 Land Rover Defender problems
Problem areas named in the 76 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
What owners report
Nothing has happened yet but my vehicle could stop working at any time due to there not being a fix available. I have been waiting for a fix for six months.
DC/AC error came up once, parked it and turned it off, the error message has not showed up since, i have contacted the San Jose, CA, land Rover dealer, 2 times already, have given them my information and they always say i will get a call back and its been 2 months and i have yet to receive any information on getting these recalls repaired, This vehicle was not cheap and they seem to not care to fix the issue.
This is a serious concern and safety condition. In several occasions while driving at a range from 45-70mph the engine loses power. To the point where it has felt like it will shut off. The inside lighting of the dash dims while the vehicle is in loss of engine power.
Halo lighting on front headlamps stopped working
DRL Halo failure/driver side: I own a business, and am on the road driving throughout the day. I have had at least 3 incidents where other drivers have pulled out in front of me, in which I believe was due to the DLR Halo failure. I was also stopped by a Traffic Officer because he thought it was a full 'headlight' failure. I had to explain to him that the DLR Halo failure is a KNOWN issue to Land Rover and that the core headlight still works. Safety Issues: Reduced Visibility: DRLs make your vehicle easier for oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists to see during daylight hours, especially in overcast weather or glare conditions. A daytime running light (DRL) failure on a vehicle l
2022 Land Rover Defender questions
Does the 2022 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2022 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; Front Seat Belts May Not Properly Restrain Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Land Rover Defender?
Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (28), Exterior Lighting (14), Visibility/Wiper (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 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.