Model year guide

2024 Land Rover Defender

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Land Rover Defender is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 70 on record.

2024 Land Rover Defender — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Land Rover Defender at a glance

Safety recalls8
Combined16–20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Land Rover Defender recalls 8

Seat Belts:rear/other:webbing:stitching NHTSA Campaign #26V615000 · manufacturer #D130 · 24/09/2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt serial number, and replace the seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may conta…

Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter NHTSA Campaign #26V599000 · manufacturer #E008 · 17/09/2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high pow…

Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #26V389000 · manufacturer #D120 · 12/06/2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

Fix: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter NHTSA Campaign #26V248000 · manufacturer #D126 H575 · 17/04/2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient…

Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for thi…

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit NHTSA Campaign #25V016000 · manufacturer #N972 · 16/01/2025

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Vi…

Fix: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #24E102000 · manufacturer #N964 · 06/12/2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #24V678000 · manufacturer #N927 · 12/09/2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.

Fix: Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:filter/screen NHTSA Campaign #24V450000 · manufacturer #N908 · 17/06/2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.

Fix: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 6 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Land Rover Defender MPG & running costs

Combined16–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,622
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,111 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 9 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Land Rover Defender costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,110
Fuel only$23,110
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
170.5–200.8 in
Width
79.1 in
Height
77.6 in
Wheelbase
102.0–118.9 in
Curb weight
4,819–5,525 lb
Front track
67.3 in
Rear track
66.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Land Rover Defender — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Rear Seat Belt Stitching Failure and Detachment Open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1 complaint stating that a rear row seat belt became detached in a model year (MY) 2024 Land Rover Defender. Photos of the seat belt received with the complaint show that the stitching of the webbing of the seat belt appears to have not been properly formed.An improperly stitched seat belt can become detached during a collision. Detachment of the seat belt increa…

NHTSA #PE25019 · Seat Belts · opened Dec 2025

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 235

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 235.

Accessory Wheel Arch Protection - Gaps Present Between Protection And Vehicle Body

Bulletin SSM76493 - 25SEP26 · Structure · Sep 2026

Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak

Bulletin Turbocharger Coolant Feed · Engine · Sep 2026

Seat belt stitching concern

Bulletin TUCC_AUG2026_08 · Seat Belts · Aug 2026

Quality defect may be present on the Stitching of the Rear Seatbelt Assembly.

Bulletin D130 Defender 21AUG26 · Seat Belts · Aug 2026

Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak

Bulletin D061 Defender 21AUG26 · Engine · Aug 2026

TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update

Bulletin SSM76492 - 20AUG26 · Aug 2026

Air Conditioning Inoperative / Intermittent Operation

Bulletin SSM76487 - 20AUG26 · Aug 2026

Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.

Bulletin SSM76477 - 21JUL26 · Jul 2026

Seatbelt Stitching Concern

Bulletin D130 Defender 17JUL26 · Seat Belts · Jul 2026

Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak

Bulletin D061 Defender 17JUL26 · Engine · Jul 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DEFENDER 90 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 8

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Land Rover Defender. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain vehicles, the second-row seat belt(s) may not have been stitched properly. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash. Additionally, the seat belt(s) may not properly secure a child seat. Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat. Safet…

Transport Canada #2026458 · Sep 2026

High 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 be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall is an expansion of Trans…

Transport Canada #2026442 · Sep 2026

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver-front airbag in the steering wheel could corrode. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Land Rover will notify o…

Transport Canada #2026292 · Jun 2026

High 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 be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall only affects certain mil…

Transport Canada #2026196 · Apr 2026

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the touch screen to remain blank when the vehicle is started. As a result, the rearview camera image would not appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 10-inch touch screen…

Transport Canada #2025015 · Jan 2025

Accessories

Issue: This recall is for raised air intakes installed on new vehicles or sold as a dealer accessory. On certain vehicles, the raised air intake may not have been attached properly. As a result, the raised air intake could loosen and detach while driving. Safety Risk: A raised air intake that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk…

Transport Canada #2024739 · Dec 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is a series of British off-road cars and pickup trucks. They have four-wheel drive, and were developed in the 1980s from the Land Rover series which was launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show in April 1948. Following the 1989 introduction of the Land Rover Discovery, "Land Rover" became the name of a broader marque, no longer the name of a specific model; thus, in 1990, Land Rover renamed them Defender 90, Defender 110 and Defender 130 respectively.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles on record

Other Land Rover Defender model years

2024 Land Rover Defender — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Land Rover Defender have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 Land Rover Defender. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Land Rover Defender get?

The 2024 Land Rover Defender has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (9 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.