2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

7 recalls, 74 complaints - 577 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

250,857 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Defect Description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land R... Read more

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this reca... Read more

170,169 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach fr... Read more

Consequence

A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.

485 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Defect Description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

6,724 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement... Read more

Consequence

Incorrect child restraint information may result in a child seat being improperly secured, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will mail owners the correct information to insert into the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N601.

7,027 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Defect Description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.

Consequence

Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.

2,622 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land ... Read more

163 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

74 total complaints 2 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
ENGINE	9
STEERING	8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	7
POWER TRAIN	7
SERVICE BRAKES	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	4
VISIBILITY/WIPER	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

The dealership is not able to perform the recall in a timely manner.

Incident date: Jul 23, 2026

Our 2020 Defender's halo light on the driver's side has become inoperable & poses a safety hazard. After researching this issue, it appears that this has been reported widely online. This malfunctioning halo light renders overall lighting very dim at night, creating a safety hazard for my vehicle &... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2026

I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2017 Jeep Renegade, VIN ZACCJAAB5HPE81627. The vehicle was purchased used on May 22, 2026 at approximately 89,055 miles and began experiencing problems almost immediately. On May 27, only five days and approximately 96 miles after purchase, a diagnostic s... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2026

Gently used car, the steering wheel makes strange noise, sticking and clicking, not felling safe when driving. There are a lot of complaints about steering wheel problems. Why there is no recall on it, I cannot spend $5000 for fixing and is all about 2021 crvs. defected? Need to be recalled or repla... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2026

Our 2020 Ford Edge SEL has experienced ongoing shuddering and hesitation while driving. The Ford dealership inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the torque converter as the likely cause, recommending approximately $4,500 in repairs. The torque converter has not been replaced and is available for insp... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2026

While stopped at a traffic light, my 2021 Ford Expedition began running rough. When the light changed and I accelerated through the intersection, the vehicle experienced a severe loss of engine power and barely made it through the intersection. After I pulled off the roadway and released the acceler... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

2013 Lexus IS 350C with approximately 56,000 miles experienced engine smoking on startup. The vehicle has been regularly maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended service schedule. The Lexus dealership diagnosed oil entering the combustion chamber and documented that the cylinder walls... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

Head Gasket failure at 105,000 in 1.5L Turbo engine like all the other CRVs.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

I purchased this vehicle brand new, and since the beginning I have experienced a problem with the air conditioning system. The A/C compressor turns on and off approximately every five seconds while the air conditioning is operating. This constant cycling appears abnormal and affects the system's per... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Code 1391 / power brake booster failure. Know defect by Toyota in which they extended warranty, vehicle is within mileage warranty but past the date warranty. Therefore Toyota will not assist in repairing. Very troubling in that this is a high risk recall or safety issue well known and instead of ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

After a software update to the infotainment system (Android Automotive OS version 5.1.17, installed on 06/03/2026), my 2022 Volvo XC60 B5 intermittently loses all audio output. When the failure occurs, the vehicle produces no sound of any kind: no audible rear parking/proximity sensor warning while ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

Truck does not shift the gears when in drive but will in manual mode. No communication to the transfer case. Wrench light on.

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

Truck does not shift the gears when in drive but will in manual mode. No communication to the transfer case. Wrench light on.

Incident date: May 18, 2026

Blown head gasket after multiple spark plug replacements for misfires.

Incident date: Jan 15, 2025

While taking off in my 2020 Toyota C-HR on the highway, the CVT transmission suddenly failed, resulting in an immediate and significant loss of propulsion power. The vehicle did not fully shut off but lost the ability to maintain normal highway speed, requiring me to rapidly reduce speed and careful... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2016 Dodge Dart GT (VIN: [XXX] ). The selling dealership represented the vehicle as accident‑free and undamaged, but after delivery I discovered significant, undisclosed front‑end and structural issues. The affected components include the front... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

Erratic shifting and skipping gears, unexpected downshift to 1st gear or neutral causing loss of power when driving in freeway either in hot or cold. This is very crucial and serious issue because it cause a crash. Vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer and because they coundln't found any recall linke... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

This is being submitted again with supporting emails with the dealer. This is a entegra launch (owned by jayco) This complaint concerns failure to provide a remedy for multiple active NHTSA safety recalls, resulting in a vehicle that has been determined unsafe and inoperable. The vehicle is subject... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that during routine service, the dealer found severe corrosion on the steel shield under the driver's and passenger’s side fuel tanks. The contact was advised by the dealer that the corrosion was more severe on the driver's side sh... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

I am unsure as for what is wrong with my car the dealership keeps saying its running rich and there is a recall on several 2022 Kia Carnivals that say it could be a faulty fuel rail tube. They have also said my map sensor is failing. My check engine light appeared a few days ago and has since been c... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

The touch screen radio will randomly start pressing itself, it’s a major safety issue. You can be on a road trip with the GPS on the screen and it will randomly go to settings causing you not to be able to see where you need to go next. This is a constant problem I deal with everyday.

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

Driving down the highway and the steering wheel locked up. When I started to slow down to stop the steering came back. This could have been a really bad problem if I was turning.

Incident date: Sep 13, 2025

Sunroof exploded out of nowhere and had to get it fixed.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

yes has been inspected by the manufacturer and they fixed it but I want to file a claim.

Incident date: Apr 16, 2025

My engine has sludge all over it as well as engine bearing shavings despite only having 122k miles and regular oil changes and maintenance.

Incident date: Jun 16, 2025

This Car have a lot issues we the computer in the car, the car I was missing oil in the engine ,the piston. Blows out No light 💡 engine On the car have a lot problems we trans mission No light On,I Have problems we transfer Case No light on, Now still having problems if backups sometimes is No... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2025

I remote started my vehicle about 5 minutes prior to getting in. After I got in and placed the key in the ignition, I started to smell smoke. I see in my rear view mirror the entire cab of my truck started to fill with smoke. When I turned my head around the interior of my rear window was on fire an... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

Due to "supply chain" issues, Audi downgraded headlights for certain vehicle models / years to the older standard LED headlights instead of the Matrix Design / Matrix Laser lights originally intended; such as the SQ7. Integrated within the headlights, there are 'all-weather lights' that can be manua... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while in reverse (R) and backing up at 3 MPH the back-over prevention camera failed and displayed a black screen. The contact stated that when the back-over prevention camera failed to operate, the radio and the GPS became inoperable. The... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2024

The driver door welds have broken. The door has been investigated by Courtesy Ford, Hattiesburg, MS. They stated the door would have to be replaced at a cost of $2600. No warning lamps were indicated. Also, the breaks squeal when in reverse.

Incident date: Feb 22, 2024

UConnect media center does not allow hands free operation via BlueTooth wireless connections, UConnect media center has been upgraded (firmware) to use only 5G wireless, Jeep Compass only has build in 4G for Telematics. to achieve hands free a separate cable needs to be connected to the front USB-C ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2024

Incident date: Feb 6, 2024

All 4 Windows will not roll up/ down. Using multiple quarts of oil a week. The heat doesn’t work. Back doors will not open.

Incident date: Feb 6, 2024

I was driving and car lost power, couldn’t drive anymore

Incident date: Dec 22, 2023

Transmission is shifting extremely rough, lunges forward or completely disengaged in lower gears. Initially started to happen with cold starts but now continues to happen regardless of the amount of drive time. Completely unsafe when merging into traffic because transmission will either exhibit lo... Read more

Incident date: Sep 28, 2023

As you drive and pick up speed at the range of 29 to 31 mph, exactly the car shutters and shakes. It is known by Ford that the driveshaft needs to be angled due to the hybrid battery location in the car. This particular problem is consistent with a driveshaft replacement that has been known by Ford... Read more

Incident date: Sep 28, 2023

I was driving down the street when car caught on fire out of no where.

Fire

Incident date: Aug 22, 2023

The backup camera works when it feels like it and the monitor glitches when it is working as well as things appear upside down and blurred when in reverse. The camera stays on for a minute after gear is placed in drive. The radio goes in and out. The screen freezes up after disconnecting a hands f... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2023

The Fuel Injectors in this generation of Honda CR-V's (2017-current), have widespread reported issues related to clogged injectors - mostly in 2017-2019 models at approx. the 75,000 mile range. This causes the vehicles computer to illuminate multiple warning messages on the dash board (Emission Sys... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2023

The Driver's side seat belt does not latch. The problem started 3 months ago. We contacted Honda Dealer and was told it is not part of the Honda Seat Belt Recall as the recall relates to Honda models 2018-2020. However please note it is the SAME EXACT PROBLEM with the seat belt in my car. I have ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2022

255/60R20

Incident date: Oct 14, 2022

My 2020 Defender has had three incidences of the windshield cracking due to the smallest pebble. The first two cracks, I had professionally sealed. The latest incident involved a pebble so small that I couldn't see it. In fact, the pebble was so tiny that a point of contact on the windshield can bar... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2022

Driver's side A Pillar trim came loose at 75 mph on freeway and blew off the side of the car. Also pulled out mounting bolt for A Pillar Trim.

Incident date: May 8, 2022

Engine light came on while at a stop light, engine faltered completely and car stalled. Would not restart. Shifted car into Park and tried multiple times to restart, finally got it restarted. Rolled forward per the flow of traffic and engine died again in the middle of the intersection putti... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2022

Incident date: Mar 3, 2022

Hello! My 2020 P400 Defender is repeatedly not restarting itself at stoplights when the standard auto start/stop functionality engages. Upon removing my foot from the brake pedal to begin moving, what normally happens is thst the engine restarts itself and I drive off as normal. However, at le... Read more

Incident date: Feb 25, 2022

I was driving at a speed of 66 miles when the engine died, the cluster showed a red triangle and showed an alarm setting message. Steering wheel vibrate and I could not moved. This event last around 3 seconds and the alarm disappeared and the engine came back.

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

577 manufacturer communications from 371 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	158
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	93
100000 POWER TRAIN	75
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	34
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	18
220000 SEATS	18
160000 STRUCTURE	15
010000 STEERING	15

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

On certain 2017 model year to 2020 model year Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P04

100000 POWER TRAIN

143110 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT

A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.

140000 AIR BAGS

A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.

061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle

103941 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle

100000 POWER TRAIN

Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

CLOSED ISSUE - On certain 2017 to 2020 model year Land Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0496-00 may be

100000 POWER TRAIN

350000 EQUIPMENT

Extended warranty on DMTL Pumps 2020MY to 2021MY.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The headlamp washer nozzles seep fluid when not in use and leave residue on the bezels

160000 STRUCTURE

JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI

062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

010000 STEERING

There is a clicking or ticking type noise from the front axle area of the vehicle while turning either left or right at or near full lock at low speeds.

350000 EQUIPMENT

JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start

010000 STEERING

Clicking/Ticking Noise from Front Axle While Turning Left or Right and Full Lock at Low Speeds

010000 STEERING

No Power Steering Assistance at Start of Drive Cycle a?? ADAS Warning

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

There is moisture inside the headlamp lens

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer states the weather app is no longer available

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Customer states the weather app is no longer available

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Customer states the weather app is no longer available

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start

350000 EQUIPMENT

LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

A potential concern has been identified where customer could be left with a nonfunctioning vehicle as a result of a depleted battery State of Charge due to the door modules staying awake.

350000 EQUIPMENT

A potential concern has been identified where customer could be left with a nonfunctioning vehicle as a result of a depleted battery State of Charge due to the door modules staying awake.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

The headlamp washer jet nozzles are leaking fluid when not operating the washers

350000 EQUIPMENT

The headlamp washer jet nozzles are leaking fluid when not operating the washers

130000 VISIBILITY

The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Front Headlamp Washer Jet Leaking / Rear Camera Washer Jet Leaking

350000 EQUIPMENT

PDC Park distance control no volume

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PDC Park distance control no volume

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

PDC Park distance control no volume

350000 EQUIPMENT

PDC Park distance control no volume

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster

100000 POWER TRAIN

Lack of power, MIL on.

350000 EQUIPMENT

FRONT INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT a?? NON-ILLUMINATION

350000 EQUIPMENT

REAR DOORS DIFFICULT TO OPEN

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

REAR DOORS DIFFICULT TO OPEN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Noise

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A concern has been identified where certain vehicles are failing to complete existing Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates for the Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) and PIVI.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE PRIMARY BELT SHREDDING

350000 EQUIPMENT

The E-Call light is not active after completing the Pre-Delivery inspection

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PIVI IP 36 , BECM OS 4.0.0

350000 EQUIPMENT

The loadspace cover is sagging or has become damaged.

160000 STRUCTURE

The loadspace cover is sagging or has become damaged.

100000 POWER TRAIN

MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

100000 POWER TRAIN

MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

100000 POWER TRAIN

ENGINE PRIMARY BELT SHREDDING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Redeveloped profiles. Navigation & phone new functionality & improvements. Enhanced High Voltage battery health monitoring/management for I-Pace. HCM bug fixes. SODs refinements.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

A customer may report that the rear tailgate glass shattered when closing a side door.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.

350000 EQUIPMENT

A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE UPDATES

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOFTWARE UPDATES

350000 EQUIPMENT

A customer may report that the rear tailgate glass shattered when closing a side door.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC PIVI and Gateway Module A GWM.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC PIVI and Gateway Module A GWM.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC and PIVI.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC and PIVI.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.

100000 POWER TRAIN

ENGINE PRIMARY BELT SHREDDING - P6-3.0L MHEV

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PIVI based "Weather App", which is accessed from the app drawer, voice and can be a home tile is inoperative a?? it does not update with location, does not display any weather-related information and will not recover with new software or ha

100000 POWER TRAIN

P6 Engine Primary belt shredding - MHEV only

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

P6 Engine Primary belt shredding - MHEV only

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer reports, Engine Light is on and engine running rough.

350000 EQUIPMENT

A customer may complain of a rattling type noise from the accessory fitted raised air intake tube.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

A customer may complain of a rattling type noise from the accessory fitted raised air intake tube.

350000 EQUIPMENT

A customer may complain that the accessory fitted air compressor is inoperative and or displays an error code.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

A customer may complain that the accessory fitted air compressor is inoperative and or displays an error code.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer reports, Engine Light is on and poor cabin heating.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Accessory Integrated Air Compressor Operational Issues

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER DEFENDER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Open , Model Year: 2024

Rear Seat Belt Stitching Failure and Detachment

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 prop... Read more

LAND ROVER DEFENDER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DEFENDER across all model years (1992, 2026).

47 Total Recalls

398 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

8 Reported Crashes

8 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER DEFENDER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	6	View
2025	2	17	View
2024	6	43	View
2023	9	108	View
2022	6	93	View
2021	9	44	View
2020 (current)	7	74
2003	0	3	View
2002	0	4	View
2001	0	1	View
1999	0	1	View
1995	2	1	View
1994	1	0	View
1993	1	2	View
1992	1	0	View
1990	0	1	View

Other LAND ROVER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
RANGE ROVER SPORT	517	781	View
RANGE ROVER VELAR	479	148	View
RANGE ROVER	439	1,322	View
DISCOVERY	362	748	View
DISCOVERY SPORT	276	250	View
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE	48	548	View
RANGE ROVER SPORT PHEV	40	0	View
DISCOVERY II	32	281	View

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2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER DEFENDER

LAND ROVER DEFENDER - All Years Overview

LAND ROVER DEFENDER - Year by Year

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