NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV Safety Record
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from that program. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints submitted to NHTSA. That picture is limited but it is the complete picture the data supports.
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
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 | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV enters the federal safety record with a Clean burden band, meaning NHTSA holds no recall campaigns and no owner complaint submissions for this specific model year. A zero complaint count on a very new vehicle reflects limited time in service rather than a long track record, so the absence of reported issues should be read in that context. The Clean designation is a snapshot of the current federal record, not a forward projection. No tested sibling years for this model are available in the NHTSA data we cover, so there is no adjacent crash-test result from a related year to reference as a navigational data point.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no components flagged through any federal recall action for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV. No components have been flagged, no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged, and there are no unverified consumer allegations of any kind on file.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV?
Any buyer considering a used 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV should run the vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm that no open recall campaigns have been issued against that specific unit after the date of this record.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- The 2026 model year shows zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories of any kind.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, though the vehicle is new to market and the complaint record will grow as time in service increases.
- Shoppers and owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recalls can be issued after this record was compiled and a VIN check is the only way to confirm current open-campaign status.
FAQ2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV 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 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV 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 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 MHEV. 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 130 MHEV 2026.
- 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.