Land Rover Defender Recall R/2012/069: Seat Belt Mounting Bracket May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2012
- Launched
- 6,136
- vehicles in the UK
- P025
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Defender vehicles built between 1 February 2010 and 31 January 2012. Some seat belt mounting bracket bolt/studs may be out of specification as they may have suffered Hydrogen Embrittlement during production. The dealer will replace the seat belt mounting brackets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some seat belt mounting bracket bolt/studs may be out of specification as they may have suffered Hydrogen Embrittlement during production. Occupants will normally notice the failure by the looseness or detachment of seat belt brackets. If the issue is not rectified occupants may not be restrained in their seat if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL Defect: Some seat belt mounting bracket bolt/studs may be out of specification as they may have suffered Hydrogen Embrittlement during production. Occupants will normally notice the failure by the looseness or detachment of seat belt brackets. If the issue is not rectified occupants may not be restrained in their seat if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the seat belt mounting brackets.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt mounting bracket may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat belt mounting brackets.
Are You Affected?
Defender built between 1 February 2010 and 31 January 2012 may be included. Land Rover estimates 6,136 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Land Rover, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
- Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the campaign code P025 or the DVSA reference R/2012/069. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and 1 moreD6 idler pulley clash | Low | R/2026/241 | |
| Defender, Discovery, Range RoverDriver’s airbag potential Non-Deployment | Urgent | R/2026/245 | |
| Defender, DiscoveryDefender and Discovery 2026 model year fuel tank wall thickness | Urgent | R/2026/177 | |
| Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover VelarE-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV traction battery fire risk | Urgent | R/2025/553 | |
| DefenderDefender third row lower seat belt anchorage bracket | Urgent | R/2026/115 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was RCOMP/2012/003 on 24 May 2012, for rear propeller shaft coupling failure. The one launched after it was R/2012/116 on 10 Dec 2012, for windscreen may not be secure. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/069, launched 8 August 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.