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Land Rover Defender recall 26V263000 - Tank Assembly
NHTSA · April 23, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V263000 (Land Rover), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 6.
- Component: Tank Assembly.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V263000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 139 recall campaigns from Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC since 2010, 15 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 6 vehicles, it is larger than 4% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover | Defender | 2026 |
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