2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
38
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
The 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, EQUIPMENT. 38 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (3 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER, potentially affecting up to 970 vehicles.
Recall 24E102000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 485 vehicles affected
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
View full details →Recall 24E102000 — EQUIPMENT
| 485 vehicles affected
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While driving on Back Rd in New Hampshire at approximately 30 mph on Saturday, Feb 14, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist and simultaneously shifted into neutral. I received warning messages and immediately lost propulsion. Luckily, there was no traffic on the road with me, but that is not always the case on this particular road. I had to manually steer the vehicle without power assist and muscle it to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was disabled in the road and required towing. The vehicle has approximately 5,400 miles and is a 2025 model year, purchased in late June of 2025. The dealer has indicated the likely cause is a failed DC-DC converter, and I have been told the part is on backorder with extended delays. I've look online at forums, and it sounds like this is a widespread known issue that effects Land Rover cars with model years of 2022 and potentially prior as well. This sudden loss of steering assist and propulsion created a safety hazard in traffic, and it is possible that Land Rover has known about this issue for awhile.
While driving on Back Rd in New Hampshire at approximately 30 mph on Saturday, Feb 14, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist and simultaneously shifted into neutral. I received warning messages and immediately lost propulsion. Luckily, there was no traffic on the road with me, but that is not always the case on this particular road. I had to manually steer the vehicle without power assist and muscle it to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was disabled in the road and required towing. The vehicle has approximately 5,400 miles and is a 2025 model year, purchased in late June of 2025. The dealer has indicated the likely cause is a failed DC-DC converter, and I have been told the part is on backorder with extended delays. I've look online at forums, and it sounds like this is a widespread known issue that effects Land Rover cars with model years of 2022 and potentially prior as well. This sudden loss of steering assist and propulsion created a safety hazard in traffic, and it is possible that Land Rover has known about this issue for awhile.
While driving on Back Rd in New Hampshire at approximately 30 mph on Saturday, Feb 14, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist and simultaneously shifted into neutral. I received warning messages and immediately lost propulsion. Luckily, there was no traffic on the road with me, but that is not always the case on this particular road. I had to manually steer the vehicle without power assist and muscle it to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was disabled in the road and required towing. The vehicle has approximately 5,400 miles and is a 2025 model year, purchased in late June of 2025. The dealer has indicated the likely cause is a failed DC-DC converter, and I have been told the part is on backorder with extended delays. I've look online at forums, and it sounds like this is a widespread known issue that effects Land Rover cars with model years of 2022 and potentially prior as well. This sudden loss of steering assist and propulsion created a safety hazard in traffic, and it is possible that Land Rover has known about this issue for awhile.
The DC converter went bad and within 30 seconds while driving on the highway I got a battery warning and then the car went into neutral and stopped and went into park and the car turned off in the middle of the road and couldn’t be moved at all. Luckily some cops came and protected the car from behind until a tow truck came. The part needed is out of stock and may not be in stock for months!
The DC converter went bad and within 30 seconds while driving on the highway I got a battery warning and then the car went into neutral and stopped and went into park and the car turned off in the middle of the road and couldn’t be moved at all. Luckily some cops came and protected the car from behind until a tow truck came. The part needed is out of stock and may not be in stock for months!
Safety Rating for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has issued 38 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TUCC_JAN2026_25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
SSM76400-19DEC25 — SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension Air Spring Positioning
TUCC_DEC2025_28 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicles engine compartment.
D048 - 18NOV25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jump Start Information Label Missing
Defender_D001_17OCT25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the APMU hose and heatshield. Rubbing of the APMU hose on the heatshield could create pressure loss and / or fluid leak on 6Ddynamic suspension system over a period of time.
Defender_N961_17OCT25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A junction box blanking connector is missing.
SSM76381 - 22AUG25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Instances of general vehicle damage/condition being present upon arrival at retailers. This may include scratches, dents, or other cosmetic issues affecting exterior or interior components.
Defender_D001_18AUG25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
APMU HOSE CLEARANCE TO HEATSHIELD
Defender_N961_18AUG25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A junction box blanking connector is missing.
TUCC_AUG2025_39 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The mounting screws do not fit the installed rivnuts in the tubes.
Showing 10 of 38 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- 2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 57 complaints
- 2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 37 complaints
- 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 70 complaints
- 2023 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 81 complaints
- 2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 28 complaints
- 2025 LAND ROVER DEFENDER (current)
Other LAND ROVER Models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 1,234 total complaints
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 798 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 539 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II — 279 total complaints
- LAND ROVER LR3 — 259 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 245 total complaints