2026 Land Rover Defender - Fuel System
Two 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles have been recalled because their fuel tanks may have been manufactured with walls that are too thin, which could cause fuel leaks during a crash. A fuel leak in a crash poses a fire risk. Land Rover will mail owners instructions to bring their vehicles to a dealership for fuel tank replacement.
- Recalling firm
- Land Rover
- Product
- Vehicles: 2026 LAND ROVER DEFENDER. System: Fuel System. Units affected: 2
- Reason
- 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. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel tank.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- Canada
- Agency
- TC
- Recall date
- 2026-04-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Canada-wide
Official recall notice from TC
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/24aed41d-c819-40af-b6a6-2c6165aed8dd