Campaign 26V-263

Fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin

Defect summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V263000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-263
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Land Rover	Defender	2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

21V-635 Aug 12, 2021
Fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak
20V-081 Feb 13, 2020
Fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak
18V-090 Feb 2, 2018
Fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay
18V-087 Feb 1, 2018
Fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay
17V-491 Aug 4, 2017
Bolt used to attach the high pressure fuel pump may be too long
17V-490 Aug 4, 2017
Bolt used to attach the high pressure fuel pump may be too long