NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Land Rover Defender 90 Safety Record
The 2024 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 21 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its safety profile without a star rating or a computed Safety Index. The federal record shows no open recall campaigns for this model year. Owners have filed 21 unverified complaints. This limited data set does not establish a definitive safety standing.
The 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, 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 | 21 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90?
The 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 enters the market with a notable absence of federal safety recalls. This model year has no manufacturer-identified safety defects prompting a recall campaign. Its overall safety record, based on combined recall and complaint volume, places it in the "Light burden" band, indicating a lower frequency of reported issues compared to the general vehicle population. While recalls are absent, 21 unverified owner complaints have been filed. The Electrical System is the most frequent category, accounting for over half of these reports. Steering and Back Over Prevention are also cited. One complaint alleges a fire-related incident; while isolated, the Safety Desk identifies fire-related incidents as a category warranting close observation. NHTSA has not published crash-test results for the 2024 Defender 90, and no sibling model years with published crash-test data are available for comparative context. Therefore, the "Light burden" assessment pertains solely to the recall and complaint record, and does not reflect crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 have any recalls?
The 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components under recall, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year's federal recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90?
NHTSA has received 21 unverified owner complaints for the 2024 Defender 90. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 12 reports, Steering with 5, Back Over Prevention with 4, and Engine with 3. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
21 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90?
Any used 2024 Defender 90 should be checked by VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no recall has been issued after this record was compiled and that no open remedy remains uncompleted on that specific unit.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90, meaning no frontal, side, or pole-impact star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, giving owners no manufacturer-identified safety remedy to pursue at this time.
- Twelve of the 21 unverified owner complaints target the Electrical System, making it the single most reported concern in the 2024 federal complaint record for this vehicle.
- One of the 21 unverified complaints involves an alleged fire-related incident, a category the Safety Desk flags for ongoing monitoring regardless of the overall Light burden band.
FAQ2024 Land Rover Defender 90 safety questions
Was the 2024 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 21 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Land Rover Defender 90?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 21 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Defender 90 2024.
- 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.