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2026 Land Rover Defender 90

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

12.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,813

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

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2026206 · manufacturer campaign D127

23 April 2026

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2026

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel tank.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2026126 · manufacturer campaign D098 / D113

18 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: Defender 2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brackets that secure the third-row seat belt anchors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Land Rover recommends that you shouldn't transport passengers in the third-row seats until the recall repairs are completed. Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install bolt(s) to secure the third-row seat belt anchor brackets or, if necessary, replace the anchor brackets.

218 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 31% of 226 2026 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
289 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 get?
NRCan rates the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 at 12.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 289 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,813 in fuel, producing roughly 5,683 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.