NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 Safety Record
The 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 has not undergone federal crash testing by NHTSA. As a result, this model year carries no overall star rating or sub-ratings for frontal, side, or rollover performance, and thus no computed Safety Index. The federal record shows a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band for the vehicle. There are zero recalls on file for the 2021 Defender L663 90. NHTSA has recorded 33 unverified owner complaints, none of which report crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While this information offers insight into early ownership experience, the lack of crash-test data precludes any definitive assessment of the vehicle's structural crash performance.
The 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, 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 | 33 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90?
The 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 presents a strong record in its Clean burden band, marked by the absence of formal recalls. Owner complaints, numbering 33, register in the lowest tier for a five-year-old vehicle, according to NHTSA data. These complaints predominantly concern visibility, wiper systems, and exterior lighting issues. These categories typically indicate driver inconvenience rather than direct crash risk. It is notable that none of the 33 reported complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. No crash-test data for sibling model years is available to provide insight into structural performance. The Clean band designation reflects a record-based observation, not a crash-safety certification.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 have any recalls?
The 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no components flagged through the recall system for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90?
Thirty-three unverified consumer allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently reported components are Visibility and Wipers, with 12 alleged reports, followed by Exterior Lighting with 10. Electrical System, Unknown or Other, and Structure account for the remaining reports. All are unverified allegations, not established facts.
33 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90?
A vehicle's individual VIN should always be checked against the NHTSA open-recall database at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase. While no recalls are presently on file at the fleet level for this model year, this does not guarantee that a specific vehicle has no outstanding safety action, as records can change.
- NHTSA has no crash-test record for the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, placing it in the Clean burden band based on federal NHTSA records.
- The 33 unverified consumer complaints on file skew toward Visibility and Wiper issues (12 reports) and Exterior Lighting (10 reports), with zero alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths across all reports.
- No tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA dataset for this model, so shoppers cannot reference a closely related crash-test result as a structural performance proxy.
FAQ2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 safety questions
Was the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 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 33 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 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 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 33 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 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 L663 90 2021.
- 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.