2020 Land Rover Defender vs 2021 Land Rover Defender
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Land Rover Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 553 | 513 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Defender | Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 13 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 5 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.