NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 Safety Record
The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 64 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90, the most striking aspect of its federal safety profile is the complete absence of crash-test data. NHTSA has not subjected this model to its battery of tests, leaving it without an official star rating or a computed Safety Index from the agency. Its recall and complaint record is light: zero open recall campaigns are on file, and a total of 64 unverified owner complaints have been registered. While this information offers some insight into post-sale issues, the lack of fundamental crash-test results prevents any definitive safety conclusion.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light 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 | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 64 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90?
Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90. This absence of federal safety recalls is a notable aspect of its regulatory record. The complaint burden is light, with 64 unverified allegations submitted by owners. The Electrical System is the primary area of concern in these complaints, representing roughly 38 percent of the total. Visibility and Wiper issues follow. Of the total complaints, two allege crash involvement and one alleges an injury; however, NHTSA has not verified a causal link between these incidents and the vehicle itself. No sibling model years of the Defender 90 have been crash-tested in the period this guide covers, precluding comparative analysis of its crash-test data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 have any recalls?
The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Owners should still verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall filings can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90?
NHTSA has logged 64 unverified consumer complaints against the 2022 Defender 90. These are unverified allegations, not established facts. The most frequently reported components are the Electrical System with 24 alleged reports, Visibility and Wipers with 13, Exterior Lighting with 7, Engine with 5, and Steering with 4. Two complaints allege a crash involvement and one alleges an injury.
64 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90?
Owners of any 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 should verify recall clearance by VIN at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase. Recall status is specific to each vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90, meaning no agency star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 Defender 90, the cleanest possible outcome in the federal recall record.
- The Electrical System is the single largest complaint category for this model year, accounting for 24 of 64 unverified consumer allegations reported to NHTSA.
- Two of the 64 unverified complaints for this model year allege crash involvement, and one alleges an injury, though NHTSA has not established causation in these reports.
FAQ2022 Land Rover Defender 90 safety questions
Was the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 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 64 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 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 2022 Land Rover Defender 90?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 64 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Defender 90 2022.
- 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.