No recalls found for the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 in NHTSA’s database.
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Check my VIN2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 owner complaints
42 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Recent complaints
The failure of the Daytime running light on Defenders is a known issue caused by a design flaw. It is not covered by warranty and costs over $3000 to replace.
The signature halo LED ring on the front headlight stopped working and has now failed completely, impairing headlight performance. Land Rover previously replaced one of these units when under warranty, but now refuse to fix the second one unless privately paid for (I am now out of warranty). This is a known and common issue and is clearly a safety concern and a consequence of a Land Rover design flaw. In my opinion, this should be a safety recall.
On my 2021 Land Rover Defender 110, the front Daytime Running Light (DRL) halo unit experienced a complete illumination failure due to an internal component defect. Because the LED DRL system is permanently sealed inside the headlamp assembly, replacing the failed light required a complete headlamp replacement costing nearly $3,000 out of pocket. Shortly after this initial repair, the DRL halo unit on the remaining original headlamp assembly experienced the exact same total failure. This is a known pattern defect across 2020–2023 Land Rover Defender models caused by internal heat degradation of the LED components (referenced in JLR Special Service Message SSM 75479). The failure of exterior
I am reporting a severe and known thermal design defect regarding the factory LED headlight assemblies on the 2021 Land Rover Defender 110.The integrated Daytime Running Light (DRL) LED module has completely failed and burned out prematurely on my vehicle (Current mileage: 66,800). This is a well-documented engineering failure across the L663 Defender community, tracked internally by Land Rover under Special Service Message SSM 75479. The internal LED driver chip consistently overheats and destroys itself within the sealed headlight unit.Because this is a sealed component, Land Rover does not offer a replacement bulb or individual electronic module repair. Instead, consumers are forced to re
Driver Side Daytime running lamp illumination failed at 45 thousand miles. There is no internal notification of the failure and it failed prematurely. Its outside of the JLR warranty and they are not supporting any repair nor is the dealer who wants to replace both lamps at the cost of $6,000.
2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 crash test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Driver aids on the tested 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning no.
2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 recall FAQ
Does the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 have any recalls?
No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.
What are the most common 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 problems?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is exterior lighting (16 reports), followed by visibility/wiper.
Is the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90 safe?
NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90.
How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Land Rover Defender L663 90?
Contact any authorized Land Rover dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.