Rear Seat Belt Stitching Failure and Detachment

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Land Rover vehicles. Open since 11 December 2025.

Investigation
PE25019
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
11 December 2025

This is an investigation, not a recall. NHTSA is looking into a possible defect; nothing has been found and there is no repair to book yet. NHTSA aims to complete a Preliminary Evaluation within 8 months. If a recall follows, it will appear on this site.

What NHTSA is investigating

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1 complaint stating that a rear row seat belt became detached in a model year (MY) 2024 Land Rover Defender.Photos of the seat belt received with the complaint show that the stitching of the webbing of the seat belt appears to have not been properly formed. An improperly stitched seat belt can become detached during a collision. Detachment of the seat belt increases the risk and severity of injury in a collision. This is especially concerning for children and children in child seats. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to determine the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues. To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
Land RoverDEFENDER2024

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.