NHTSA recall 26V-163 (26V163000)
seat belts recall reported March 18, 2026 - about 582 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V163000
- Also written as
- 26V-163
- Manufacturer number
- D098 D113
- Reported
- March 18, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~582
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
Why it is dangerous
A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-163 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.