Land Rover Defender, Discovery Recall R/2026/177: Defender And Discovery 2026 Model Year Fuel Tank Wall Thickness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 48
- vehicles in the UK
- D127
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Defender, Discovery vehicles built between 20 January 2026 and 30 January 2026. A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. The dealer will replace the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. A fuel tank with a thinner-than-designed wall may not perform adequately in the event of a crash leading to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Defender and Discovery 2026 Model Year Fuel Tank Wall Thickness Defect: A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. A fuel tank with a thinner-than-designed wall may not perform adequately in the event of a crash leading to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Defender, Discovery built between 20 January 2026 and 30 January 2026 may be included. Land Rover estimates 48 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 D127 or the DVSA reference R/2026/177. 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, 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 | |
| Discovery, Range Rover SportDiscovery (L319) and Range Rover Sport (L320) tow ball detachment | Low | R/2024/326 |
This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2025/553 on 12 Jun 2026, for e-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV…. The one launched after it was R/2026/245 on 19 Jun 2026, for driver’s airbag potential Non-Deployment. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/177, launched 12 June 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.