Land Rover
Defender
Land Rover Defender: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeLand Rover
ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2020–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Land Rover Defender (L663)2019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2019–present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Body styles | 3-door SUV (90) 5-door SUV (110 & 130) |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | D7x |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L P300 AJ200 turbo I4 2.0 L P400e AJ200 turbo PHEV I4 3.0 L P400 AJ300 turbo MHEV I6 4.4 L BMW S68B44T0 twin-turbo V8 (OCTA) 5.0 L AJ133 SC V8 Diesel 2.0 L D200/240 AJ200D turbo I4 3.0 L D200/250/300 AJ300D turbo MHEV I6 |
| Electric motor | 85 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (P400e PHEV) |
| Transmissions | ZF 8-speed automatic 2-speed transfer case |
| Drivetrain | Mild hybrid (P400) Plug-in hybrid (P400e) |
| Battery | 13.1 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 90: 2,587 mm 110 & 130: 3,022 mm |
| Width | 2,008 mm (with folded mirrors) |
| Height | 90 (air susp): 1,974 mm 90 (coil susp): 1,969 mm 110: 1,967 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,228–2,697 kg |
| Class | Compact luxury 4x4 (90) Mid-size luxury 4x4 (110) Full-size luxury 4x4 (130) |
| Assembly | Slovakia: Nitra (JLR Slovakia) |
| Designer | Gerry McGovern |
Land Rover Defender1990–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1990–2016 |
| Body styles | 3/5-door 4x4 2-door single cab pickup 4-door double cab pickup 2-door hardtop |
| Engines | petrol 2.8 L BMW M52B28 I6 (ZA) 3.9 L Rover V8 V8 5.0 L Jaguar AJ-V8 supercharged V8 diesel 2.2 L Ford Duratorq turbo I4 2.4 L Ford Duratorq turbo I4 2.5 L 200 Tdi turbo I4 2.5 L 300 Tdi turbo I4 2.5 L Td5 turbo I5 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed LT77 manual 5-speed R380 manual 4-speed ZF 4HP22 automatic 6-speed GFT MT-82 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (90) 2,794 mm (110) 3,226 mm (130) |
| Length | 3,658 mm (90 pickup) 3,886 mm (2000s 90) 4,369 mm (110 Pickup) 4,630 mm (2000s 110) 4,648 mm (110 Hardtop) 4,437 mm 3,990 mm (1997-2000s 90) 4,077 mm (1990–94 90) 4,600 mm (1990s 110) 5,182 mm (130) |
| Width | 1,791 mm (1990s) 1,778 mm (2000s 90) |
| Height | 2,032 mm (2000s 90) 2,037 mm (1990s 90) 2,032 mm (110) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2025–2027 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2026 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2025–2027 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2020–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2022–2026 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 4999 cm³ | 313 kW (426 PS) | 2371–2582 kg | 319–327 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021–2025 | Petrol | 4999 cm³ | 386 kW (525 PS) | 2546–2678 kg | 321–334 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 2996 cm³ | 294 kW (400 PS) | 2352–2534 kg | 246–269 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2025 | Petrol hybrid | 4395 cm³ | 467 kW (635 PS) | 2671 kg | 298–304 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1997 cm³ | 165 kW (224 PS) | 2693–2698 kg | 62–68 g/km (WLTP) | 46–49 km · 258–269 Wh/km |
| 2021–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2997 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 2394–2520 kg | 219–234 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2997 cm³ | 183 kW (249 PS) | 2394–2576 kg | 222–236 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2997 cm³ | 221 kW (300 PS) | 2515–2672 kg | 226–237 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2997 cm³ | 258 kW (351 PS) | 2515–2672 kg | 227–239 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 221 kW (300 PS) | 2204–2387 kg | 253–274 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021–2024 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1997 cm³ | 221 kW (300 PS) | 2669–2693 kg | 59–78 g/km (WLTP) | 45–50 km · 245–258 Wh/km |
| 2020–2021 | Diesel | 1999 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 2392–2451 kg | 236–246 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2021 | Diesel | 1999 cm³ | 177 kW (241 PS) | 2392–2451 kg | 237–247 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021 | Diesel | 2997 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 2406–2520 kg | 228–237 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021 | Diesel | 2997 cm³ | 183 kW (249 PS) | 2406–2576 kg | 230–239 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020 | Petrol | 2996 cm³ | – | 2431–2490 kg | 261–272 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2010–2011 | Diesel | 2402 cm³ | – | 1927–2174 kg | 266–291 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2020–2027 |
| Powertrains | Mild hybrid, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 57 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Diesel, Diesel hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,997–2,997 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 147–294 kW (200–400 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,927–2,698 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,360–3,022 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2020–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lights | 19 | 2020 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2020 |
| Steering | 8 | 2020 |
| Engine and cooling | 8 | 2020 |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 | 2020 |
| Body and structure | 5 | 2020 |
| Brakes | 4 | 2020 |
| Driver assistance | 3 | 2020 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 3 | 2020 |
| Speed control and cruise | 1 | 2020 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2020: 55 complaints, 1 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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