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2022 Land Rover Defender 110

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Defender 110.

The 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 requires 7.4 quarts of 0W-20 or 0W-30 engine oil. This model year has recorded 6 recalls and 66 total owner complaints, with the electrical system identified as the top complaint area. Within the model's overall history spanning 1993 to 2024, this year's complaint volume is lower than the 2023 peak of 75 but remains significantly higher than the 1994 low of one complaint.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR133457. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/70R18/XL 113VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR133457 alt LR011298
Engine air filterLR129322
Spark plugLR178881 alt LR050998
Battery429123482
Front wiper bladesLR162053
ThermostatLR032135 alt LR106640
Cabin air filterLR133345 alt LR171252

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height77.6 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Curb weight4819 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.4 qt of 0W-20 / 0W-30 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil0W-20 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · 0W-30
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt
Windshield Washer FluidWindscreen with Frost Protection
Windshield Washer Fluid Capacity6.6 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEN Rating: 850 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque26.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 13.7
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 13.7; Rear: 0.905

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°14 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.07.3 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Upper Left & Lower Left7.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (read dtcs)
Every 32,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 64,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 84,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 96,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Defender 110 shows 66 complaints and 6 recalls, with the highest complaint volumes in the electrical system (16) and visibility/wiper (12) categories—issues common to early-production luxury SUVs. Compared to the 2023 model year, which saw an increase to 75 complaints and 9 recalls, the 2022 actually represents a slightly lower complaint threshold within this generation's launch period. By 2024, complaints dropped sharply to 21 and a single NHTSA investigation opened, suggesting manufacturer refinements over time. The 456 TSBs in 2022 (the highest across the three years) indicates the model year required significant dealer-level troubleshooting. With 2 crash-related complaints but zero fire complaints, severity appears moderate. The takeaway: 2022 sits mid-arc in the Defender's early reliability curve—more mature than launch but before the improvements seen in later years—making a thorough pre-purchase inspection critical, though it is not the most problem-ridden year in the generation.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
456
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
66
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 66 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System16
Visibility/Wiper12
Exterior Lighting6
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System,Engine2
Structure2
Steering,Lane Departure2
Structure,Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 456 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N869 Defender 16JUN262026-06-16Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N869 Defender 15MAY262026-05-15Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N811 Defender 15MAY262026-05-15Electrical SystemDoor Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
D006 Defender 15MAY262026-05-15Unknown Or OtherThe transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed…
SSM76404 - 12MAY262026-05-12Unknown Or OtherVehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle. The noise may be…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Defender 110 take?

7.4 qt of Gas Engines: 0W-20 meeting Jaguar Land Rover Specifications: STJLR.03.5006; Diesel: 0W-30 meeting Jaguar Land Rover Specifications: STJLR.03.5007, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Defender 110 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.