Land Rover
Land Rover Defender by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 8 model years of the Land Rover Defender (2020–2027). The 2027 model is rated 17–18 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 18 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Land Rover Defender years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Defender | 3 | 17–18 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Defender | 12 | 16–20 mpg | 3 | 6 | — |
| 2025 Defender | 11 | 16–19 mpg | 1 | 13 | — |
| 2024 Defender | 9 | 16–20 mpg | 7 | 27 | — |
| 2023 Defender | 8 | 16–20 mpg | 9 | 86 | — |
| 2022 Defender | 6 | 16–19 mpg | 6 | 76 | — |
| 2021 Defender | 4 | 18–19 mpg | 9 | 42 | — |
| 2020 Defender | 4 | 18–19 mpg | 7 | 58 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Land Rover Defender recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Land Rover Defender year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V615000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Webbing: Stitching, reported Sep 24, 2026; model years 2024
- 26V599000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: DC/DC converter, reported Sep 17, 2026; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 26V389000 — Air bags: Frontal, reported Jun 12, 2026; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 26V263000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly, reported Apr 23, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V248000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: DC/DC converter, reported Apr 17, 2026; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 26V163000 — Seat belts: Critical fasteners, reported Mar 18, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V016000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit, reported Jan 16, 2025; model years 2023, 2024
- 24V678000 — Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera, reported Sep 12, 2024; model years 2024
- 24V450000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication: Filter/screen, reported Jun 17, 2024; model years 2023, 2024
- 23V789000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Critical fasteners, reported Nov 22, 2023; model years 2023
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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