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2026 Land Rover Defender 110Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110. Most complaints involve electrical system (2) and exterior lighting (1). The EPA rates it 16–20 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
16–20mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
6
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$4,000est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 as of Nov 2, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

6 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
  1. Electrical system2
  2. Exterior lighting1
  3. Air bags1
  4. Power train1
  5. Service brakes1
  6. Engine1
  7. Other / unknown2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Defender 110 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
202279
202386
202427
20266
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

2 reports
“My instrument cluster will dim to a nearly unreadable level at random times during the day. This appears to be a common and documented issue with Land Rover Defenders. I have seen a multitude of forum posts going back several years about this issue. There are no settings in the system that allow me to adjust this or prevent it from happening.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 23, 2026Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11766434

Exterior lighting

1 report

Air bags

1 report
“Dealership sold me vehicle with open recall”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 4, 2026Air bagsODI 11754768
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged hybrid · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Defender 110
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
182220$4,000452
Defender 110 Trophy MHEV
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
171817$4,700512
Defender 110
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
141816$5,000574
  • Defender 110
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    18 city · 22 hwy · $4,000/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Defender 110 Trophy MHEV
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg
    17 city · 18 hwy · $4,700/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Defender 110
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    14 city · 18 hwy · $5,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 as of Nov 2, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 2, 2026Vehicle 21988
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2026 Defender 110 questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 2, 2026.

What are the most common 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (2), exterior lighting (1), air bags (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 get?

The EPA rates the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 at 16–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 2, 2026