2020 Model Year

Land Rover Defender

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
44
Recalls
4
Crashes
1
Severe
3

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

24E102000 Dec 2024

Other

No consequence data available

21V584000 Jul 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V435000 Jun 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V424000 Jun 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Aug 2026

The DC/DC converter is failing on the vehicles regularly. This results in the vehicle losing power and shutting down while driving. I own this vehicle...

Engine
Feb 2026

I am reporting a systemic failure of exhaust manifold retaining bolts on the 2020 Land Rover Defender (L663, P400 engine). While removing the engine s...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 2026

We have had our vehicle for 3 years and had to replace our windshield twice from random cracks starting from the exterior windshield where it meets th...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

The DC to DC converter for the Hybrid 48v Electrical system has failed. This puts the vehicle at risk of a fire. The part is backordered for a signif...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fire
Oct 2025

While using the heated steering wheel function on my 2020 Land Rover Defender, the steering wheel began to overheat significantly after being turned o...

Exterior Lighting
Sep 2025

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) stopped working. The biggest hazard of DRL failure in a 2020 Defender is reduced daytime visibility to other drivers...

Exterior Lighting
Jul 2025

Mileage at time of failure: ~27,500 miles The signature LED headlamp assembly on my 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 X has experienced a failure of the i...

Structure
Jul 2025

2020 Land Rover Defender with air intake snorkel was detached from the vehicle driving down the highway during a windy day. I see that Land Rover has...

Exterior Lighting
Jun 2025

The daytime running lights which also dim the overall lights at night, also known as the halo LED light continues to malfuction. I bought this car (2)...

Exterior Lighting
Feb 2025

The LED daytime running light failed on my vehicle and the dealer needed to replace the entire headlight unit. The manufacturer wanted to charge $2,50...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Land Rover Defender has 44 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Exterior Lighting. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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