Land Rover Defender (2026): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 26V263000 · Apr 23, 2026 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
6
vehicles affected
6
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V263000
- Date
- Apr 23, 2026
- Maker
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 6
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover | Defender | 2026 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V263000?
1 model: Land Rover Defender (2026), about 6 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V263000?
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.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, an improperly manufactured fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.