Land Rover Defender Recall R/2026/115: Defender Third Row Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 982
- vehicles in the UK
- D098 & D113
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Defender vehicles built between 11 March 2025 and 25 March 2026. A concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. The dealer will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. An insufficiently strong weld stud in this position could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Defender Third Row Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket Defect: On affected vehicles a concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. An insufficiently strong weld stud in this position could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury. Remedy: Vehicles will have the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket.
Are You Affected?
Defender built between 11 March 2025 and 25 March 2026 may be included. Land Rover estimates 982 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 D098 & D113 or the DVSA reference R/2026/115. 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 90” classic works LP fuel line clash to bracket | Urgent | R/2024/390 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2025/491 on 11 Feb 2026, for range Rover and Range Rover Sport samsung PHEV battery cell degradation. The one launched after it was R/2026/078 on 28 Apr 2026, for range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid battery capacity. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/115, launched 31 March 2026. 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.