Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Land Rover defender has 5 recalls, 44 complaints.
5
Recalls
44
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V435000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A vo...
21V584000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states ...
21V424000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The P...
23V044000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discove...
24E102000
EQUIPMENT
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) af...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2020 Land Rover defender.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a systemic failure of exhaust manifold retaining bolts on the 2020 Land Rover Defende... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | We have had our vehicle for 3 years and had to replace our windshield twice from random cracks start... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The DC to DC converter for the Hybrid 48v Electrical system has failed. This puts the vehicle at ris... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The DC/DC converter is failing on the vehicles regularly. This results in the vehicle losing power a... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While using the heated steering wheel function on my 2020 Land Rover Defender, the steering wheel be... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) stopped working. The biggest hazard of DRL failure in a 2020 Defen... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Mileage at time of failure: ~27,500 miles The signature LED headlamp assembly on my 2020 Land Rover... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The daytime running lights which also dim the overall lights at night, also known as the halo LED li... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The LED daytime running light failed on my vehicle and the dealer needed to replace the entire headl... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | 2020 Land Rover Defender with air intake snorkel was detached from the vehicle driving down the high... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This is a 2020 Land Rover Defender 110. The daytime running lights on the headlamp need replaced. I ... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daytime running light failure. Making vehicle difficult to see. Dealer lists and a knows issue and ... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car does not fall under the VINs specified in recall N599 but is exhibiting the same unsafe condi... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rear backup camera is foggy and it is not possible to see clearly while backing up. It is foggy... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daytime running lights stopped working with no warning signs or notifications, reducing visibility..... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 windshields cracked within a 2 month period. Second windshield cracked about 45 days after instal... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Windshield cracking for no reason Many occurrences in owners forum. Class action lawsuit filed. Man... |
| May 19, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The "cone of light "projected forward by the headlights is too narrow. When turning right or left fr... |
| Mar 22, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Large clunking sound with shuddering of the vehicle during a turn at low speeds. Inspection reveale... |
| Dec 10, 2022 | TIRES | 255/60R20 |