CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Land Rover Defender has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (7 reports).
2025 Land Rover Defender recalls
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.
Most common 2025 Land Rover Defender problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 |
What owners report
My child was in the car seat and I noticed that the harness was not staying tight. I did research and apparently if a small object and or crumbs gets stuck under the fastener the harness wonât lock in place. I reached out to the manufacturer and they failed to do anything about this. They have no warnings regarding it and did not want to replace it. Something must be down, if this is happening on mine it is happening to many others.
The windshield cracked the 1st week owned the car. Land Rover didnât warranty the windshield and have to buy a new one for 2500. The second windshield got a rock chip and now it expanded into a crack over 3 days.
I am now on my 4th windshield on my 2025 Land Rover Defender 110. I have had 5 chips/cracks on these windshields. Only 1 crack was from a rock that you might expect glass breakage, the others were all caused by small pebble sized road gravel that was more like insect splatter. Safelite was repairing 1 very small chip and the windshield cracked during this common repair. Clearly the provided glass is substandard and should be upgraded for all Land Rover Defenders. I now never drive this car without the thought of another windshield break thatâs about to occur.
I am now on my 4th windshield on my 2025 Land Rover Defender 110. I have had 5 chips/cracks on these windshields. Only 1 crack was from a rock that you might expect glass breakage, the others were all caused by small pebble sized road gravel that was more like insect splatter. Safelite was repairing 1 very small chip and the windshield cracked during this common repair. Clearly the provided glass is substandard and should be upgraded for all Land Rover Defenders. I now never drive this car without the thought of another windshield break thatâs about to occur.
I am now on my 4th windshield on my 2025 Land Rover Defender 110. I have had 5 chips/cracks on these windshields. Only 1 crack was from a rock that you might expect glass breakage, the others were all caused by small pebble sized road gravel that was more like insect splatter. Safelite was repairing 1 very small chip and the windshield cracked during this common repair. Clearly the provided glass is substandard and should be upgraded for all Land Rover Defenders. I now never drive this car without the thought of another windshield break thatâs about to occur.
2025 Land Rover Defender questions
Does the 2025 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Land Rover Defender: Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Land Rover Defender?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (7), Power Train (3), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.