CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Land Rover Defender has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (16 reports).
2024 Land Rover Defender recalls
Rear Seat Belt Stitching May Fail in a Crash
Some second-row seat belts may have been improperly stitched at the factory.
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.
Rearview camera image may not appear on startup
The center touchscreen in these vehicles may go blank when the vehicle starts, so the rearview camera image does not display as intended.
Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk
The Near Field Sensing Module, which powers the 3D surround camera system including the rearview camera image, may overheat.
Cracked oil filter housing can leak oil and cause engine fire
The oil filter housing on these vehicles can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Most common 2024 Land Rover Defender problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
On October 7th I was driving on the interstate when the engine and battery light came on in my 2024 Land Rover Defender, a notice came on the dash display stating "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected". I got off the interstate and safely pulled over and called Land Rover Boise. They stated my car had a part on recall and was unsafe to drive. I have never gotten notification about this recall. He then stated I would need to tow my car at my own expense. Upon inspection at the Boise dealership they are now telling me my battery is dead and they will cover the recall part but not the battery despite them both happening at the same time. Prior to October 7th and the DC-DC Converter failure
My vehicle has had a software update they will not push through to the vehicle. It says because of 11 volt battery not at sufficient threshold level to handle update. Said drive for 50 -60 minutes non stop to fully charge the AGM battery. I have do so 3 times still says battery threshold for update not at at sufficient level. So I checked the 12 volt AGM battery and it was fully charged. Still said same thing battery too low to handle update. So I called Land Rover they instructed me to put an AGM charger on batter leave it until fully charged and in matience mode. I did that still note say in the vehicle update not complete due to I sufficient battery charge. So I called Land Rover back tol
The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Defender. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On August 14, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., I arrived at Land Rover Mission Viejo for a scheduled appointment to complete Safety Recall D120, Driver's Airbag Potential Non-Deployment. No service attendant greeted or checked me in. When I approached an attendant, the attendant said they could not help because they were going to lunch. An employee attempted to obtain assistance from others; one said they were too busy, and another said, "I can't rescue everybody." I waited in the reception area, but no one assisted me and no manager or supervisor was available. I left without the recall repair being performed. The driver's-airbag safety defect remains unrepaired, leaving the vehicle with
Vehicle: 2024 Land Rover Defender, VIN [XXX] Related recall: NHTSA campaign 26V248 (JLR internal D126 / H575) This complaint concerns the unavailability of a remedy for a defect that can cause complete loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion. Timeline: - April 17, 2026: Jaguar Land Rover North America filed Part 573 report for campaign 26V248, covering 170,169 mild-hybrid vehicles including 53,644 2020-2024 Defenders. JLR's filing describes the defect as an internal fault in the boost control microchip of the DC-DC converter, and states that failure results in loss of 12-volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. - June 20, 2026: I
2024 Land Rover Defender questions
Does the 2024 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2024 Land Rover Defender: Rear Seat Belt Stitching May Fail in a Crash; 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; Rearview camera image may not appear on startup. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Land Rover Defender?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (16), Steering (5), Back Over Prevention (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 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.