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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Land Rover Defender 130 Mhev

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 MHEV

The Land Rover Defender 130 Mhev is a three-row, full-size luxury off-road SUV aimed at adventure-oriented families and premium buyers who need genuine capability alongside upscale comfort. The 130 is the long-wheelbase, eight-seat variant of Land Rover's iconic Defender line, positioned at the top of the range and competing in a rarefied segment where rugged heritage meets modern electrified powertrains.

VERDICT

The 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 Mhev has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the Defender 130 for its commanding road presence, well-finished interior materials, and impressive off-road capability for a vehicle of its size. Ride comfort on pavement draws mixed reactions, with some finding the tuning firm. Most acknowledge the cabin refinement and technology integration as strong points, while flagging that the three-row configuration can feel tight in the rearmost seats.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 Mhev at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Land Rover Defender 130 Mhev 2026. Methodology · Disclosure