NHTSA recall 26V263000 · Apr 23, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC: Fuel Tank May Leak
Product
2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles
Hazard
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 6
- Manufacturer campaign number
- D127
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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