NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V263000 · manufacturer campaign D127

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — Land Rover · reported 23 Apr 2026 · 6 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.

The risk

In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.

NHTSA campaign
26V263000
Manufacturer campaign
D127
Filed by
Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc
Report received
23 Apr 2026
Owners notified
17 Jun 2026
Potentially affected
6

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2026 Land Rover Defender

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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