2025 Land Rover Defender TSBs
190 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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56 bulletinsJump Start Information Label Missing
Jump Start Information Label Missing
Blanking Connector - Install
Jump Start Information Label Missing
A junction box blanking connector is missing.
Jump Start Information Label Missing
Vehicles 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:
Junction box blanking connector is missing.
Junction box blanking connector is missing.
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
A junction box blanking connector is missing.
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
Jump Start Information Label Missing
A junction box blanking connector is missing.
A junction box blanking connector is missing.
APMU HOSE CLEARANCE TO HEATSHIELD
Audible clunk noise from rear driveline during low-speed throttle inputs.
Instances of general vehicle damage/condition being present upon arrival at retailers.
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This may include scratches, dents, or other cosmetic issues affecting exterior or interior components.
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.
Blanking Connector - Install
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
A junction box blanking connector is missing.
The loadspace cover corded handle has broken.
AUTOMATIC PRESSURE MAINTENCE UNIT (APMU) HOSE CLEARANCE TO HEATSHIELD
Rattle, Vibration, And Creak Type Noises From The Headliner Area.
On certain vehicles, a junction box blanking connector is missing.
Washer Fluid Leak Concern
TOWING EYE BEZEL MISSING
Blanking Connector - Install
Towing Eye Bezel Missing
`Rattle`, `Vibration` and `Creak` Type Noises From The Headliner Area
rattle or creak type noise is heard from the headliner area.
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
ACCESSORY RUBBER FLOORMATS INCORRECT
Engine
41 bulletinsJump start information label has not been installed in the vehicles engine compartment.
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.
The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicles engine compartment
Where vehicles are supported by a 12V Battery Support Unit (BSU) and repeatedly interacted with while the engine is not...
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running, the 48V battery may, in the absence of intervention, discharge to a nonrecoverable state.
The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicles engine compartment.
The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicles engine compartment.
The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicles engine compartment.
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.
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.
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 identified that the passenger ambient light guide is not illuminating at...
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Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI).
JLR Engineering investigations have identified that the passenger ambient light guide is not illuminating at...
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Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI).
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.
4.4 NC11 Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Leak
4.4 NC11 Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Leak
Oil leak under engine area
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Leak
Engine replacement under warranty.
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.
Cylinder Head Carbon Build-Up _ Valve-Coking
Turbocharger Coolant Feed And Return Pipe O-Ring Leak
Coolant Loss Through Engine Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Engine Oil and Filter Change
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.
Electrical
22 bulletinsVehicles on display e.g.
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in a showroom whilst being supported by a showroom 12v support unit, these vehicles require an additional fuse to be removed to prevent the MHEV (48v) battery draining and causing the cells to drop to a non recoverable level. Failure to follow this process will void the warranty cover on this battery.
Vehicles on display e.g.
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in a showroom whilst being supported by a showroom 12v support unit, these vehicles require an additional fuse to be removed to prevent the MHEV (48v) battery draining and causing the cells to drop to a non recoverable level. Failure to follow this process will void the warranty cover on this battery.
A printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present.
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The printed circuit board fault can cause a smart key battery drain which affects the functionality of the smart key.
Printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present.
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The printed circuit board fault can cause a smart key battery drain which affects the functionality of the smart key.
RFA module unresponsive at PDI
12V 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.
Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected warning message on the instrument panel.
Certain vehicles are displaying a Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected warning message on the instrument panel.
Vehicle 12V Circuit Recovery
If the startup battery test plan finds a fault, you will be granted AutoFRED approval and may proceed with repairs.
If the startup battery test plan finds a fault, you will be granted AutoFRED approval and may proceed with repairs.
AUTOFRED APPROVAL SBU ( STARTUP BATTERY UNIT )
Electrical system warning light will be on the instrument cluster.
If there are stored codes, please run a workflow based on relevant symptom dropdowns.
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As the workflow is run, you will be prompted with a test plan titled Startup Battery Test Li-ion. Please run this test plan. If the test plan finds a fault, you will be granted AutoFRED approval and may proceed with repairs.
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message displayed in the message center.
'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message on the instrument panel.
"Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message comes on
'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message comes on
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.
Amber MIL being displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster on vehicles equipped with a Gen4 transmission.
Amber MIL being displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster on vehicles equipped with a Gen4 transmission.
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.
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.
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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
Infotainment
11 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.
When selecting low range or off-road driving mode, customers may experience the following warning message displayed on...
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the instrument panel Traction Reduced - 2 Wheel Drive Only.
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.
When selecting low range or off-road driving mode, customers may experience the following warning message displayed on...
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the instrument panel 'Traction Reduced - 2 Wheel Drive Only'
When selecting low range or off-road driving mode, customers may experience the following warning message displayed on...
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the instrument panel 'Traction Reduced - 2 Wheel Drive Only'
PIVI satellite radio favorites screen displays an incorrect channel.
PIVI SATELLITE RADIO CHANEL DISPLAY FAULT
MHEV DCDC Internal Failure With Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel
Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their mobile device.
Body & Paint
9 bulletinsAccessory Wheel Arch Protection - Gaps Present Between Protection And Vehicle Body
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated on the instrument panel.
BODY / HMI CAN FUNCTIONS RESET EVERY 8-10 MINUTES
A potential concern has been identified on certain 25MY Defender vehicles, where a junction box blanking connector is missing.
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A new blanking connector needs to be installed.
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.
Front/Rear Door Latch Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
Suspension
8 bulletinsAutomatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the APMU hose and heatshield.
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Rubbing of the APMU hose on the heatshield could create pressure loss and / or fluid leak on 6Ddynamic suspension system over a period of time.
The Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the APMU hose and heatshield.
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Rubbing of the APMU hose on the heatshield could create pressure loss and / or fluid leak on 6Ddynamic suspension system over a period of time.
Rear Suspension Air Spring Positioning
The Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the APMU hose and heatshield.
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Rubbing of the APMU hose on the heatshield could create pressure loss and / or fluid leak on 6Ddynamic suspension system over a period of time.
There 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.
Noise From Rear Suspension When Driving On An Uneven Road Surface
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
Lighting
6 bulletinsJunction box blanking connector is missing.
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A new blanking connector needs to be installed.
The Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the APMU hose and...
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heatshield.
The mounting screws do not fit the installed rivnuts in the tubes.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Small number of accessory carbon fiber twin raised air intakes with part numberVPLEP0549 have been supplied with an...
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incorrect rivnut pack that will prevent the kit being installed to the vehicle.
Junction box blanking connector is missing.
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A new blanking connector needs to be installed.
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.
Software & Calibration
3 bulletinsTCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
Software Update
Improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
3 bulletinsIntermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) Hose Clearance to Heatshield
Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) Hose Clearance to Heatshield
Steering
3 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
Brakes
3 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.
Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinOccupant Presence Detection - Audible Chime With No Message Displayed In Message Center