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2025 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

3

3 current

Combined

13.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,061

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

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

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 25% of 244 2025 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
305 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 get?
NRCan rates the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 at 13.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 305 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,061 in fuel, producing roughly 6,052 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.