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2023 Land Rover Defender 130

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

8

8 current

Combined

12.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,906

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2026292 · manufacturer campaign D120

12 June 2026

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2020–2026 · Discovery 2021–2026 · Range 2022–2026

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to apply grease to the driver's airbag connector terminals.

24,658 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2026196 · manufacturer campaign D126

17 April 2026

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2020–2024 · Discovery 2020–2024 · Range 2019–2024 · Evoque 2020–2023

What is wrong

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 mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV).

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Exterior lights that don't work may make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

14,542 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025015 · manufacturer campaign N972

16 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2023–2024 · Discovery 2023

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the touch screen software.

2,950 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2024739 · manufacturer campaign N964

5 December 2024

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2020–2025

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A raised air intake that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to secure the raised air intake.

26 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2024599 · manufacturer campaign N939

10 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2020–2025 · Discovery 2021–2025 · Range 2019–2025

What is wrong

This recall is for certain replacement engines. The oil filter housing may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the housing could crack and cause oil to leak onto hot components in the engine compartment.

Why it matters

Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

None of the affected engines have been installed in vehicles. Land Rover will instruct dealers to replace the oil filter housing assembly before each engine is installed.

70 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023109 · manufacturer campaign N768

2 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2023

What is wrong

On certain Defender 130 models, the latch that locks the backrest for the third-row seat may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the seat backrest may not fully lock in place.

Why it matters

A seat backrest that isn't locked could move in a crash and increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the third-row seat, and replace the backrest if necessary. To reduce the safety risk, Land Rover recommends not to use a child car seat that requires a top-tether in the third-row seat until the recall repairs have been completed.

82 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2023039 · manufacturer campaign N763

2 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2023 · Discovery 2023 · Range 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an oil channel in the engine camshaft carrier wasn't drilled correctly. As a result, a buildup of oil pressure could cause an oil leak.

Why it matters

An engine oil leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the camshaft carrier and replace it, if necessary. The dealer will also replace the catalytic converter, gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and exhaust oxygen sensors, as necessary.

448 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2022392 · manufacturer campaign N720

21 July 2022

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2022–2023 · Discovery 2022–2023 · Range 2022–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners could be damaged. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt pretensioner that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front seat belt pretensioner tubes for damage. The dealer will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt retractors, if necessary.

645 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 43% of 193 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
298 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 at 12.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 298 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,906 in fuel, producing roughly 5,821 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.