NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Defender 130 Safety Record
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 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 130 enters the market without any crash-test data from NHTSA. This absence means no star ratings are available for consumers, and as a result, no Safety Index can be computed for the model. The federal record indicates a "Clean" recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero open recalls on file. However, 75 unverified owner complaints have been registered. While the recall and complaint figures suggest a clear record in those specific areas, the fundamental lack of crash-test results leaves the vehicle's structural integrity and occupant protection in a collision entirely unassessed by federal standards.
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, 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 130?
For the 2023 model year, the Land Rover Defender 130 exhibits no federal recalls. This clean recall record is a notable aspect of its safety profile. Owner-submitted complaints, however, present a concentrated concern regarding the Electrical System, which accounts for nearly half of the 75 filings. Further complaints cite Visibility/Wiper issues, followed by Engine and Steering problems. None of these 75 complaints documented a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. The absence of crash-test data for this specific model year or closely related versions precludes a federal star rating assessment.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 have any recalls?
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 has zero NHTSA recalls on file. There are no recall campaigns listed for this model year, meaning no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no component-specific remedy actions appear in the federal record at this time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130?
Owners have filed 75 unverified allegations with NHTSA for this model year. The top reported components are the Electrical System with 37 alleged complaints, Visibility and Wiper systems with 13, Engine with 12, Steering with 7, Power Train with 6, and Lane Departure systems with 6. Zero of these reports allege crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
75 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130?
Checking the full 17-character VIN of any 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 at nhtsa.gov is a necessary step before purchase. This will confirm that no open recall campaigns have been issued against that specific vehicle since the federal record was last updated.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, leaving structural collision performance unquantified by the agency.
- The Electrical System is the single largest source of unverified owner complaints for this model year, accounting for 37 of 75 total filings reported to NHTSA, a concentration that represents nearly half the entire complaint record for this year.
- Zero NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130, and none of the 75 unverified complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death tied to this model year.
- Shoppers and current owners should verify their specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall campaigns can be added to the federal record after a vehicle's initial sale and the Clean burden band reflects the record as it stands, not future filings.
FAQ2023 Land Rover Defender 130 safety questions
Was the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 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 130 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 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 130?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 75 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Defender 130 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.