2020 Land Rover Defender safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
1
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Land Rover Defender vehicles were involved in 4 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskDriver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag… · Jun 12, 2026
- Crash riskA failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system… · Apr 17, 2026
- Fire riskEngine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak · Feb 2, 2023
- Crash riskOwner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with… · Jul 29, 2021
- Crash riskA voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the… · Jun 8, 2021
- Crash riskPowertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle… · Jun 3, 2021