Land Rover Defender Recalls in Canada
The Land Rover Defender has 38 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by engine issues with 10 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
2026-04-23Fuel System: Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the fuel tank may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wall of the fuel tank may be too thin and could leak fuel in a crash
2026-04-17High Voltage: Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would
2026-04-17High Voltage: Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Land Rover Defender have in Canada?
38 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Land Rover Defender (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is engine with 10 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Land Rover Defender has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Land Rover dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.