NHTSA campaign 26V163000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 26V163000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.

Reported 03/18/2026

What can happen

A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Repair

Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.

Components

  • Seat belts: Critical fasteners

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.