NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV Safety Record
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 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 90 MHEV, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from the federal program. What the record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA for this model year. That picture is drawn entirely from the administrative record, not from any physical crash evaluation.
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA 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 | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV enters the federal record with a Clean burden band, meaning neither recalls nor owner complaints have accumulated against this specific model year in the NHTSA database. For a vehicle this new to market, a zero complaint count reflects the absence of a consumer reporting history rather than a long-term established pattern. The Clean designation is an administrative snapshot, not a crash-safety verdict. No tested sibling years of this model appear in the years covered by this guide, so there is no adjacent federal crash-test data to reference as a navigational comparison. Shoppers should treat this record as a starting point and monitor nhtsa.gov for any campaigns that may open as the model year matures.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV has zero recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no recall campaigns, no named components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this vehicle in the federal database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV. No components have been flagged, and there are no reported incidents involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. Because the vehicle is brand new to market, the complaint record is entirely absent rather than favorable by comparison.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV?
Any buyer of a 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV, new or pre-owned, should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been issued against that specific unit since this record was compiled.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year in the NHTSA database, with no named components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, meaning there are no reported incidents involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the federal record.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the federal data covered by this guide, shoppers have no adjacent NHTSA crash-test results for this model to reference alongside the 2026 record.
FAQ2026 Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 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 90 MHEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 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 90 MHEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 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 90 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.