NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Defender 110 Safety Record
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 75 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, leaving it without a federal star rating or a computed Safety Index. The model currently holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file. Without federal crash-test data, no definitive safety assessment can be made based on that dimension.
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 75 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110?
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 enters its third year of production with a clean recall record. No federal recall campaigns are open for this model year. This absence of recalls contributes to a "Clean" recall-and-complaint burden band, a noteworthy data point, though it pertains solely to regulatory recalls. Crash-test performance data for the 2023 Defender 110 has not been published, leaving federal crash-safety ratings unavailable. No tested sibling model years in the database offer a comparative crash-safety reference for the Defender 110 platform. Owner complaints for the 2023 Defender 110 total 75. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects. The largest cluster, 37 allegations, points to the Electrical System, a concentration worth monitoring as the vehicle fleet ages.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 have any recalls?
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No recall campaigns are recorded, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories appear in the federal database for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110?
Owners have filed 75 unverified allegations with NHTSA against the 2023 Defender 110. The most frequently cited components are the Electrical System with 37 reported concerns, Visibility and Wipers with 13, and the Engine with 12. Steering, Power Train, and Lane Departure systems each account for 6 to 7 additional unverified reports.
75 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110?
Any prospective buyer of a used 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 should run the vehicle's specific VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been issued since the vehicle was first sold.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110, so no federal Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are recorded against the 2023 Defender 110 in the NHTSA database, which is the basis for its Clean burden band.
- Seventy-five unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with the Electrical System accounting for 37 of those allegations, the single largest reported category for this model year.
- Shoppers should verify their specific unit at nhtsa.gov using the VIN lookup, as recall status can change after a vehicle leaves the dealership.
FAQ2023 Land Rover Defender 110 safety questions
Was the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 75 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 75 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Defender 110 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.