NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Land Rover Defender 90 L663 is a two-door, short-wheelbase SUV that marked the revival of an iconic nameplate for the modern era. Aimed at adventure-minded buyers who want genuine off-road capability wrapped in a premium package, the 2021 model year represented an early chapter in this generation's story - one that safety shoppers should examine carefully before signing.
The 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
Reviewers generally praise the 2021 Defender 90 for its distinctive, purposeful styling and impressive off-road capability, calling it a legitimate return to form for the nameplate. Most find the interior materials and technology a significant step forward for Land Rover, though some note that refinement and on-road comfort trail rivals at a similar price point. Overall sentiment leans positive, with driving dynamics described as surprisingly engaging for a body-on-frame-adjacent SUV.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
33 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.