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2020 Land Rover Defender Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 46 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Land Rover Defender

The 2020 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Use Caution — 2020 Land Rover Defender

The 2020 Land Rover Defender has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
46
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Land Rover Defender (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Land Rover dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V435000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V584000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V424000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V044000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24E102000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V248000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Land Rover Defender

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
14
Steering
7
Visibility/wiper
5
Structure
5
Electrical System
4
Unknown Or Other
3
Engine
2
Power Train
2
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Land Rover Defender — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 46 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Land Rover Defender

Is the 2020 Land Rover Defender reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Land Rover Defender has 6 recalls and 46 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Defender have?
The 2020 Land Rover Defender has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Defender?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Land Rover Defender are: Exterior Lighting, Steering, Visibility/wiper, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Land Rover Defender safe to buy?
The 2020 Land Rover Defender has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Land Rover Defender should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Land Rover Defender are: 2014, 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.