NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Defender 90 Safety Record
The 2023 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 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 90 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. This means the vehicle carries no star ratings from the agency, and its structural or occupant protection performance in a collision remains federally unassessed. The absence of this data offers no positive or negative signal regarding crashworthiness. The federal record for the Defender 90 does indicate a Clean burden band and zero recalls. Seventy-five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA, none of which involved a crash, fire, injury, or death.
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 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 90?
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 presents a clean federal record, devoid of recalls and with a complaint volume that does not register as elevated for its age and segment. The most notable pattern among the 75 unverified allegations is the concentration within the Electrical System category, accounting for nearly half of all reports. The Visibility and Wiper cluster follows with 13 alleged reports, and the Engine cluster with 12, indicating other areas of owner concern. Critically, none of the 75 reports allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. The crash-test record for this generation remains entirely blank, with no NHTSA-tested sibling years on file to provide a structural-safety reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 have any recalls?
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still confirm open-recall status for any individual vehicle by running its VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall coverage can change.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90?
NHTSA has received 75 owner complaints for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The top reported components are the Electrical System with 37 alleged issues, Visibility and Wipers with 13, Engine with 12, Steering with 7, Power Train with 6, and Lane Departure with 6. No complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death.
75 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90?
Any used example of this model year may carry an open recall not completed by the prior owner. Running the vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase is the only way to confirm whether any outstanding recall remedy is still owed at no charge.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year and the vehicle's structural protection in a collision is unquantified by the agency.
- This model year has zero NHTSA recalls on file, which is the basis for its Clean burden band, but shoppers should verify open-recall status on any specific unit using the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- The Electrical System is the dominant complaint category for this model year, accounting for 37 of the 75 unverified allegations reported to NHTSA, a concentration worth monitoring as additional owner reports are filed.
- None of the 75 unverified complaints on file for the 2023 model year allege a crash, fire, injury, or death, which is a relevant data point within the complaint record even though complaints remain unverified allegations.
FAQ2023 Land Rover Defender 90 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 75 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Land Rover Defender 90?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 75 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90. 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 90 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.