2024 Land Rover Defender TSBs
235 Technical Service Bulletins across 16 categories
Categories
Engine
57 bulletinsTurbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of...
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engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) unit.
Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
Coolant may leak from the turbocharger coolant hose O-rings, resulting in engine coolant escaping into the engine...
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compartment and subsequent illumination of the low coolant warning indicator on the instrument cluster. Replacement coolant hose O-rings are required.
Coolant may leak from the turbocharger coolant hose O-rings, resulting in engine coolant escaping into the engine...
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compartment and subsequent illumination of the low coolant warning indicator on the instrument cluster.
Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may become twisted...
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or distorted if a twist method is used to retract the piston.
Oil leaks from the transfer case area of the vehicle.
Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
The low coolant light may be illuminated/there may be a coolant leak from the engine area.
Oil Leak From The Transfer Case
Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on Instrument Cluster
Turbocharger Coolant Inlet/or Outlet Pipe Leak
Turbocharger Coolant Inlet/or Outlet Pipe Leak
TURBOCHARGER COOLANT FEED AND RETURN PIPE O- RING LEAK
JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning(HVAC) evaporator...
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sensor not operating as expected
JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline,...
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audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline,...
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audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline,...
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audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline,...
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audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Engine replacement under warranty.
Oil Leak From The Front And Rear Of The Vehicle
Low coolant lamp comes on and/or leak of coolant from engine area.
JLR Engineering investigations have identified that customers are experiencing a red 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault...
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Detected' warning message displayed in the message center, due to the 12V system not providing the correct electrical support.
Turbocharger Coolant Feed And Return Pipe O-Ring Leak
Coolant Loss Through Engine Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
Low engine coolant lamp warning on instrument panel and/or coolant leak at expansion tank cap.
Low engine coolant lamp warning on instrument panel and/or coolant leak.
Oil leak from under vehicle
Oil leak from the transfer case
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Oil leak from rear of the vehicle
Oil leak from rear of the vehicle
Oil filter housings installed on Ingenium I6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I6 3.0L Petrol engine variants, manufactured...
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during a specific period, may crack causing a possible high pressure oil leak.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Certain vehicles are experiencing split/damaged accessory drive belts and worn/damaged accessory drive belt tensioners...
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and pulleys, resulting in abnormal noises coming from the engine bay.
Engines may have been supplied with an oil filter housing which has been manufactured with the incorrect material.
A concern has been identified for specific vehicles within the above vehicle range where engines may have been supplied...
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with an oil filter housing which has been manufactured with the incorrect material.
The engine oil and filter are to be replaced.
Front Suspension Rattle/Knock Noise when Driving on Rough or Broken Road Surfaces
Engine Cooling Fan Intermittent Operation
Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
Engine Noise
Wind/Tapping Noise from the Exterior A-Pillar/Windshield Area at Motorway Speeds
Other
52 bulletinsVehicles may exhibit a clicking noise from the rear of the vehicle.
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The noise may be heard from one or both sides of the vehicle when moving forwards or backwards. Action:
REAR DRIVELINE CLICK - NOISE
REAR DRIVELINE CLICK - NOISE
While driving with satellite maps, sometimes image doesn't load fully and then comes back
INCONTROL REMOTE APP WAKE UP TIMER
There are several scenarios where the key may be set to a deactivated state.
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
Driveline Noise Concerns
After vehicle off, the fan continues to run at high speeds.
PIVI - Unable to log into InControl account in vehicle
Unable to Log into InControl Account in Vehicle.
Intermittent Passive Entry Operation
Vehicles may exhibit PIVI Login concerns even with InControl Remote functions operating.
PASSIVE ENTRY INTERMITTENT OPERATION
Audible clunk noise from rear driveline during low-speed throttle inputs.
Rear Driveline `Clonk` Type Noise
Rear Driveline `Clonk` Type Noise
Rear Driveline `Clonk` Type Noise
Rear Driveline `Clonk` Type Noise
Clicking noise from the rear of the vehicle.
Passive Entry doesn't respond intermittently to access car.
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Have to use key buttons to get in.
Customer reports that the vehicle intermittently fails to respond to Passive Entry request.
Customer reports that the vehicle intermittently fails to respond to Passive Entry request.
MIL on Instrument cluster.
Tapping Noise From A-Pillar Area
Vehicle cranks, but does not run when at operating temperature
AUTOFRED APPROVAL COSMETIC DEFECT ON IDMA AND ICDM
The loadspace cover corded handle has broken.
Rattle, Vibration, And Creak Type Noises From The Headliner Area.
Passenger Compartment Warm Under Solar Loading
`Rattle`, `Vibration` and `Creak` Type Noises From The Headliner Area
rattle or creak type noise is heard from the headliner area.
LOADSPACE FLOOR TRAY
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
PIVI SOTA - FAULT DIAGNOS IS AND RESOLUTION
Lane Assistance Not Available warning present on Instrument cluster.
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Lane Keep assist function not possible.
Clicking/Ticking Noise from Front Axle While Turning Left or Right and Full Lock at Low Speeds
Customer states unable to activate or log into InControl
DTC repair - LKA systems
Cooling Fan Inoperable / Malfunction
Cooling Fan Inoperable / Malfunction
Pivi - Loss of GPS location and clock time
Pivi - Loss of GPS location and clock time
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
PDC Park distance control no volume
PDC Park distance control no volume
Cooling Fan Inoperable / Malfu
LACK/LOSS OF POWER
Electrical
35 bulletins12V STARTUP BATTERY FLAT - MILD HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (MHEV)
Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual charge.
Coolant fan may continue running at high speed after ignition shut-off
A battery warning light on and or electrical system failure message is displayed on instrument cluster.
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Electrical system warning light will be on the instrument cluster.
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message displayed in the message center.
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
DEFENDER - 10" TOUCH SCREEN BLANK ON START-UP RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT - 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected'...
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warning message displayed.
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Diagnostic Trouble Code Stored In The Powertrain Control Module
Diagnostic Trouble Code Stored In The Powertrain Control Module
MIL lamp on the instrument cluster.
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FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE INOPERATIVE
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative
Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Certain 2024 Defender 130 V8 Petrol vehicles have been reworked in plant but still require a Powertrain Control Module...
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(PCM) software update, which is to be completed at the Port of Entry.
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
On certain 2023 and 2024 model year Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Range Rover, Discovery and Defender vehicles the...
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BeltIntegrated Starter Generator (BISG) goes into fail safe mode on first startup, resulting in no charging of the 48V and 12V battery. The SGCM needs to be updated to enhance the software and prevent the BISG from going into fail safe mode.
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Radio presets clear after ignition cycle.
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Sirius XM favorites do not store.
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
The headlamps not fully functioning properly after module replacement.
Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
Startup Battery Reduced State of Charge
Body & Paint
15 bulletinsAccessory Wheel Arch Protection - Gaps Present Between Protection And Vehicle Body
RESCINDED - Rear Doors Difficult To Open - RESCINDED
BODY / HMI CAN FUNCTIONS RESET EVERY 8-10 MINUTES
A concern has been identified on certain 2024 model year Defender 90 and 130 vehicles where the loadspace floor tray was...
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specified but not supplied.
The windshield trim is not sitting correctly or rattles.
Roof Opening Panel Not Operating as Expected
Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off.
A concern has been identified on certain 2024 model year Defender 90 and 130 vehicles where the loadspace floor tray was specified but not supplied.
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Thus, a loadspace floor tray is needed.
A concern has been identified on certain 2024 model year Defender 90 and 130 vehicles where the loadspace floor tray was...
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specified but not supplied.
Rear Doors Difficult To Open
Front/Rear Door Latch Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
When opening either of the rear doors, the door seal contacts the rear quarter window and makes opening the doors more...
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difficult and sometimes noisy.
Misplaced Structural Sealant
REAR DOORS DIFFICULT TO OPEN
Infotainment
14 bulletinsUnable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
PIVI WIRELESS CARPLAY / ANDROID AUTO CONNECTIVITY
Coolant Level Low message displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
The SOTA Campaign number displayed in the software update screen in the vehicle is only updated when a SOTA campaign...
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completes successfully.
PIVI satellite radio favorites screen displays an incorrect channel.
PIVI SATELLITE RADIO CHANEL DISPLAY FAULT
10" TOUCH SCREEN BLANK ON VEHICLE START
TOUCHSCREEN BLANK ON START UP
10 inch IDMA screen blank on vehicle start
MHEV DCDC Internal Failure With Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel
IDMA screen blank on vehicle start
Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their mobile device.
IDMA 10 SCREEN BLANK ON START UP - NO AUDIO / IPC FUNCT ION LOSS
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
Transmission
14 bulletinsA low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes.
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The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
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This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
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This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
LOSS OF GEAR SELECTION AFTER SOTA OS4.3.4 UPDATE
The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
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This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
Loss of Gear Selection after SOTA OS4.3.4 update
The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
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This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
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This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
Customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs,...
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often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
A potential concern has been identified on certain 2022 model year to 2025 model year Range Rover, 2023 model year to...
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2025 model year Range Rover Sport and 2021 model year to 2025 model year Defender and Discovery vehicles where the transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
A potential concern has been identified on certain vehicles, where the transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive...
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(AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock. A replacement of the transfer case control module (TCCM) and hydraulic pump is required.
Steering Gear Noisy - Request For Information
Steering Gear Noisy - Request For Information
Steering
8 bulletinsSTEERING REQUIRES STEADY CORRECTION FORCE
Vehicle Requires Steady Correction Steering Force to Remain in Lane
Squeak Type Noise From Steering Column When Steering Wheel Is Rotated
A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
No Power Steering Assistance at Start of Drive Cycle ADAS Warning
Fuel System
8 bulletinsFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH EMISSIONS LEVELS
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH EMISSIONS LEVELS
A concern has been identified for specific vehicles within the above vehicle range.
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Testing of V8 S/C 5.0L Gasoline Defender vehicles has revealed an inability to meet the noxious gas pollutant levels for every grade of fuel during a certification test drive cycle. As a result, vehicles of this specification do not comply with the certified state and may not be sold or imported into USA and Canada until they are capable of meeting the legal limits and as certified state. Repair is being determined
JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
Exhaust Tailpipe Corrosion
Exhaust Tailpipe Corrosion
JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
Network Integrity Test (NIT) is failing to complete on any 24 MY vehicle using TOPIx Cloud
Air Bags & Safety
6 bulletinsQuality defect may be present on the Stitching of the Rear Seatbelt Assembly.
Seat belt stitching concern
Seatbelt Stitching Concern
A small number of second row seatbelts, which will be returned for inspection as part of a quality investigation.
Seat belt stitching concern owner notified program.
A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
Hybrid & EV
6 bulletinsWireless Device Charger Inoperative Post Software Update
Wireless Charger - Charging Interruption With iPhone 15 and 16 Devices
There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
There is a concern/fault with the 48Volt MHEV system.
There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
MHEV DCDC internal failure with warning message
Brakes
5 bulletinsThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the...
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instrument cluster.
This release contains updates and improvements to vehicle on board diagnostics, fault detection, and resolves an issue...
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where the park brake does not release when vehicle is stationary that may result in the display of an ABS warning.
Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System,...
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ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
Software & Calibration
4 bulletinsTCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
Improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability.
Driving Assistance and Vehicle Dynamics updates
Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
HVAC & Climate
4 bulletinsAir Conditioning Inoperative / Intermittent Operation
Air Conditioning (AC) Inoperative.
Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable...
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every 8-10 minutes while driving.
The air conditioner does not blow cold air.
Suspension
3 bulletinsThere is a noise in the front suspension.
A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to over-articulation...
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of the arm during removal and installation.
A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to over-articulation...
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of the arm during removal and installation.
Lighting
3 bulletinsMIL lamp on the instrument cluster
There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
Front Headlamp Washer Jet Leaking / Rear Camera Washer Jet Leaking
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
1 bulletinIntermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.