2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
9 recalls, 44 complaints - 486 TSBs
26V389000 Jun 12, 2026
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.
26V248000 Apr 17, 2026
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
24E102000 Dec 6, 2024
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.
23V044000 Feb 2, 2023
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.
21V668000 Aug 26, 2021
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child res... Read more
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
21V584000 Jul 29, 2021
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.
21V499000 Jul 1, 2021
SEATS
Defect Description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Defender 90 vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable front seats. The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.
Consequence
A seat that is not properly locked into place can move unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat tracks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609.
21V435000 Jun 8, 2021
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.
21V424000 Jun 3, 2021
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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
Complaint Statistics
44 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Jun 8, 2026
Driver Side Daytime running lamp illumination failed at 45 thousand miles. There is no internal notification of the failure and it failed prematurely. Its outside of the JLR warranty and they are not supporting any repair nor is the dealer who wants to replace both lamps at the cost of $6,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 13, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
On XXX at approximately 8:10am I received this red warning on my vehicle: "OK to drive with caution. Hybrid system fault detected." I was driving my daughter to daycare at the time and didn't feel safe continuing to do that. My wife had to drive 25minutes to come and get us and safely continue our t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
On XXX at approximately 8:10am I received this red warning on my vehicle: "OK to drive with caution. Hybrid system fault detected." I was driving my daughter to daycare at the time and didn't feel safe continuing to do that. My wife had to drive 25minutes to come and get us and safely continue our t... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
I have a 2023 Chevy Tahoe with 45k miles. Today driving two kids home from our football practice I was driving along at around 40mph and all of a sudden the transmission downshifted and almost locked the rear tires up. If it was winter, wet, or cool, there is no doubt that the tires would have locke... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 4, 2026
Incident date: Aug 4, 2026
My 2017 Genesis G80 3.8L, VIN [XXX], has approximately 43,840 miles and intermittently slips or shifts improperly between approximately third and fifth gears while driving and causes harsh jolts forward. Jenkins Genesis confirmed the condition, stated that the transmission was slipping from the 3–... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2025
My 2018 Chevrolet Colorado diesel has had repeated diesel emissions/DPF-related failures that cause the vehicle to enter reduced-power or limp mode. This is a safety issue because the truck suddenly loses power and cannot accelerate normally. The most serious incident occurred while driving over Sa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2026
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
2022 Ioniq 5 SE. ICCU failed April 2026 with around 29325 miles. Original owner. Purchased June 2022. I had the original Recall 272 software update performed back in February 2025, but the hardware still failed a year later. **Timeline of Failure:** 1. **Phase 1 (The Trigger):** Level 2 charging... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
I have had multiple issues believed to be related to the ICCU. The first issue was that my 12V battery deteriorated and died prematurely. I had to purchase a jump start charger and ultimately replace the OEM 12V battery in 2024 (within the first 2 years of owning my new vehicle) because it was faili... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
On December 26, 2025, the supplemental restraint system problem appeared on the dashboard. On January 6, 2026, vehicle was taken to Stockton Honda service department to performed a diagnostic test and multi-point inspection was completed. During this time the diagnostic results showed a code B0020... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 26, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
At around 47,000 miles (April 27, 2024) my car would not move when I put it in reverse to leave my house that day, the engine would just rev and it would not get into the reverse gear. Then warning light came on for the power train so I called the dealership and had it towed to their service depar... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 26, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
At around 47,000 miles (April 27, 2024) my car would not move when I put it in reverse to leave my house that day, the engine would just rev and it would not get into the reverse gear. Then warning light came on for the power train so I called the dealership and had it towed to their service depar... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 9, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2025
Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my 2012 Kia Optima, which experienced an engine fire directly related to the defects identified in Kia Safety Recalls SC147, SC200, and SC201. On XXX, my vehicle’s engine failed and caught fire. This is the exact condition covered by the abo... Read more
Fire
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Oct 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 30, 2025
The LED left turn signal and blind spot detection ( safety feature) on the left outside rear view mirror suddenly stopped working. The is a TSB for warranty for 2016-2018 GM YUKON (#10-08-64-002D) and it states that the bulletin has been revised to include 2016-2018 year models for this defect. I a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
Had just gotten on the expressway, when a loud gunshot noise was heard. Out of fear, I ducked down, thinking it had actually been one. However, I heard a lot of wind coming in as if a window was down, when I look up, majority of my panoramic sunroof was gone. No messages or warnings appeared on the ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
We have brought the vehicle to Potamkin Hyundai on three separate occasions, [XXX] [XX], and [XXX], and [XXX] due to the engine stalling unexpectedly while driving. This issue has placed our family, including our children, in serious danger and has not been resolved. At our initial visits, we were... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
Found Light to clear oily fluid leaking from passenger side under front fender well after moving vehicle from garage parked location. Unable to determine exact source of leak. Suspect either brake fluid or refrigerant oil. Taking to dealer to address under warranty.
ENGINE
Jun 19, 2025
Incident date: Jan 20, 2025
while traveling at 45 mph, vehicle starting jerking violently and lost most power. the engine began rattling very bad and extreme noises came from engine compartment.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 25, 2025
Incident date: Mar 10, 2025
Shifter service keeps coming on. Won’t move out of park. Warning lights come on for service engine, fwc, have been brought to dealer 2 times already. They say multiple vans have been brought in for same issue and don’t know how to fix. They are saying they got it and next morning same issue. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 25, 2025
Incident date: Mar 10, 2025
Shifter service keeps coming on. Won’t move out of park. Warning lights come on for service engine, fwc, have been brought to dealer 2 times already. They say multiple vans have been brought in for same issue and don’t know how to fix. They are saying they got it and next morning same issue. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 25, 2025
Incident date: Mar 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Freightliner M2. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and slightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal travelled down to the floorboard and was stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintendedly. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 19, 2025
Both screens went black while I was driving. This is after the fix from the recall.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 3, 2024
Incident date: Jun 4, 2024
Multiple issues that are safety concerns. 1. The lane mitigation system or forward collision warning system. These has been a constant problem from date of purchase. A. repeated warning flashes on dash when driving on any type of road with a slight curve or a standard turn, also two lane roads cau... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 28, 2024
Incident date: Apr 27, 2024
While driving suddenly in the middle of the road the car stopped with the warning Pull over immediately. Rear motor disabled. The biggest safety issue was the vehicle would not respond to any shift in gear drive , reverse or neutral. It wouldn’t move at all. I had to call 911 and cops also tri... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 22, 2024
Incident date: Jan 22, 2024
Strange behavior with the breaks when it applied on an uneven surface.
ENGINE
Dec 5, 2023
Incident date: Nov 13, 2023
I was driving at 45mph when the truck came to a stop and mechanic diagnosed as a bad engine truck would crank but wouldnt start
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 5, 2023
Incident date: Aug 31, 2023
Factual Background: I purchased the vehicle on May 2, 2023, with approximately 61,000 miles on the odometer. On October 22, 2023, the vehicle displayed Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1391, which is a known issue with Toyota Prius vehicles. Currently my vehicle currently has approximately 86,000 miles... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 26, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V594000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that the next available appointment would be in February 2... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 22, 2023
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
The micro shift on the shifter does not push the lever up enough to register that the car is in park. You think your car is in park until you go to take the key out and it does not come out. OR I parked in a parking spot thinking I put it in park as my car displayed park and it started rolling. Ther... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 19, 2023
Incident date: Sep 18, 2023
Turbocharger leaked oil into the engine causing irreparable damage to the engine. Oil leaking cause engine failure, smoke coming out of the tailpipe, several blown gaskets and steering wheel malfunction. Cars computer system froze, enabling vehicle to move forward. Motor mounts were faulty, loose a... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2023
Incident date: Feb 10, 2023
Similar problem experienced as the TSB issued for 2015-2016 Honda Fits. Our 2018 exhibits the same issues as the years listed in the TSB below: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10208198-0001.pdf Check engine lights and stumbles/misfires deeming the car unsafe to drive. The NHTSA should en... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 6, 2023
Incident date: Feb 3, 2023
The contact owned a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the brake pedal was depressed in order to regain control. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. On a separate occasion, the c... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 17, 2022
Incident date: May 31, 2021
Windshield has hairline and becomes 2 differnt hairlines after a small peeble hit it Now on my 3rd windshield it happened again another hailine crack that keeps growing Land rover does not want to be responsible
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 29, 2022
Incident date: Aug 21, 2022
The windshield spontaneously cracked from the middle of the pillar on the driver's side to the center of the windshield. No rock strikes.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 9, 2022
Incident date: Aug 9, 2022
2 complete windshield replacements needed since taking delivery June 2021. This incident was a small chip from a rock on the road that then spread across bottom half of drivers side windshield. These incidents are not isolated, seems other owners are reporting the same thing on this vehicle.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 27, 2022
Incident date: Jun 26, 2022
Windshield crack from no none source, appears to be pressure related. Happened at highway speed. Reading Defender forums this has happened to many customers, some 2-3 times
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 23, 2022
Incident date: Jun 3, 2022
Windshield cracked for no reason. ie no chip caused by rock, etc. Happened while I was driving with no traffic.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 20, 2022
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
Shortly after buying the car a small people hit the windshield while driving on the highway and broke the windshield right in the eyesight of the driver side. It was a little larger than a quarter in size and took 3 months for replacement due to back order. 2 weeks after the replacement the windshie... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 7, 2022
Incident date: Mar 5, 2022
12 inch crack developed overnight. No signs of rock hit or any other impact.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 9, 2022
Incident date: Nov 8, 2021
Component: windshield Issue: under adverse temperature conditions ( e.g. high temp or low temp ) the windshield can develop a sudden crack, without any external impact. Conditions: above 95 deg F or below 30 deg F ; Status: vehicle could be stationary, or in motion; Hazard to occupants: Yes; Safety ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 3, 2021
Incident date: May 29, 2021
2 cracked windshields, car has only 15K miles- TONS of Defender owners on FB groups and forums same- some one 4th and 5th windshields- current wait to new ones from UK is 2-4 months. Land Rover knows these are defective and won'y admit/recall, just passing this off to customer. A new windshield is... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 29, 2021
Incident date: Aug 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that the windshield cracked without impact, causing electrical issues. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that they were una... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 30, 2021
Incident date: Sep 30, 2021
The passenger A-Pillar on the vehicle is not secure tight enough to the vehicle or the windshield allowing air to pass underneath the weather stripping that lies on the windshield. When driving at highway speeds this allows the air turbulence to create a flapping or tapping noise on the windshield c... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 20, 2021
Incident date: Sep 19, 2021
Problem statement: Windshield Issue: The windshield developed a sudden crack while the vehicle was stationary, with no external impact or action Conditions: stationary, outside temp: 97 deg Impacting: visibility and safety features such as cameras, sensor, and lane departure assist
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 12, 2021
Incident date: Jul 5, 2021
We have two 2021 Defender 110 SE North American Specification models and these do not have the smoked tail lights as are on another recall. When subjected to a bright light, the entire assembly of tail, brake and turn signals fails on one side of the vehicle. This is also repeatable on the rear ligh... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
486 manufacturer communications from 299 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 127 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 71 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 18 |
| 220000 SEATS | 17 |
| 010000 STEERING | 11 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 9 |
SFCC_MAR2024_72
Mar 22, 2024
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.
SFCC_MAR2024_72
Mar 22, 2024
140000 AIR BAGS
A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
SFCC_MAR2024_61
Mar 22, 2024
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
SFCC_MAR2024_61
Mar 22, 2024
103941 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
SFCC_MAR2024_61
Mar 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
SFCC_MAR2024_61
Mar 22, 2024
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
SFCC_MAR2024_61
Mar 22, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
SFCC_MAR2024_58
Mar 22, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Radio presets clear after ignition cycle. Sirius XM favorites do not store.
SFCC_MAR2024_58
Mar 22, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio presets clear after ignition cycle. Sirius XM favorites do not store.
JLRP00257
Feb 9, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Extended warranty on DMTL Pumps 2020MY to 2021MY.
SFCC_FEB2024_32
Feb 9, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lane Assistance Not Available warning present on Instrument cluster. Lane Keep assist function not possible.
SFCC_DEC2023_41
Dec 20, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The headlamp washer nozzles seep fluid when not in use and leave residue on the bezels
SFCC_DEC2023_37
Dec 20, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
SFCC_DEC2023_37
Dec 20, 2023
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
SFCC_DEC2023_37
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
S014SOTA4.1.1v3
Dec 7, 2023
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.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3
Dec 7, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3
Dec 7, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3
Dec 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3
Dec 7, 2023
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
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.
SFCC_NOV2023_37
Nov 10, 2023
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.
SFCC_NOV2023_33
Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
SFCC_NOV2023_30
Nov 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
SFCC_NOV2023_6
Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
DTC repair - LKA systems
SSM76106ATT
Nov 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Exhaust Tailpipe Corrosion
SSM76106
Nov 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Exhaust Tailpipe Corrosion
SSM75779
Nov 1, 2023
010000 STEERING
Clicking/Ticking Noise from Front Axle While Turning Left or Right and Full Lock at Low Speeds
SSM76104
Oct 20, 2023
010000 STEERING
No Power Steering Assistance at Start of Drive Cycle a?? ADAS Warning
SFCC_OCT2023_47
Oct 16, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlamps not fully functioning properly after module replacement.
SFCC_OCT2023_40
Oct 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on.
SFCC_OCT2023_37
Oct 16, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Customer states the weather app is no longer available
SFCC_OCT2023_37
Oct 16, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Customer states the weather app is no longer available
SFCC_OCT2023_37
Oct 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states the weather app is no longer available
SFCC_OCT2023_50
Oct 16, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
SSM75814
Sep 29, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
SSM75814
Sep 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
WACCSEP23_6
Sep 26, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
WACCSEP23_6
Sep 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
SFCC_SEP2023_45
Sep 22, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
SFCC_SEP2023_45
Sep 22, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
SFCC_SEP2023_41
Sep 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The headlamp washer jet nozzles are leaking fluid when not operating the washers
SFCC_SEP2023_41
Sep 22, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The headlamp washer jet nozzles are leaking fluid when not operating the washers
SFCC_SEP2023_37
Sep 22, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
SFCC_SEP2023_37
Sep 22, 2023
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
SFCC_SEP2023_30
Sep 22, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
SFCC_SEP2023_30
Sep 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
SFCC_SEP2023_15
Sep 22, 2023
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.
SFCC_SEP2023_15
Sep 22, 2023
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.
S012 SOTAOS4.1.0
Sep 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving Assistance and Vehicle Dynamics updates
SSM75869
Sep 12, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
SSM75869
Sep 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
SSM76076
Sep 5, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Front Headlamp Washer Jet Leaking / Rear Camera Washer Jet Leaking
SSM75939
Aug 22, 2023
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
PDC Park distance control no volume
SSM75939
Aug 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
PDC Park distance control no volume
SSM75939
Aug 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PDC Park distance control no volume
SSM75939
Aug 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
PDC Park distance control no volume
SSM75869
Aug 17, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
SSM75869
Aug 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
SFCC_AUG2023_46
Aug 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Lack of power, MIL on.
SFCC_AUG2023_43
Aug 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
FRONT INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT a?? NON-ILLUMINATION
JLRTB02052NAS3
Aug 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
REAR DOORS DIFFICULT TO OPEN
JLRTB02052NAS3
Aug 7, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REAR DOORS DIFFICULT TO OPEN
SSM75934
Jul 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Noise
BIG5JUL23_28
Jul 21, 2023
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.
SFCC_JUL2023_38
Jul 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The loadspace cover is sagging or has become damaged.
SFCC_JUL2023_38
Jul 17, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
The loadspace cover is sagging or has become damaged.
SSM75724ATT
Jul 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING
SSM75724
Jul 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING
SFCC_JUL2023_33
Jul 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINE PRIMARY BELT SHREDDING
SFCC_JUL2023_33
Jul 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE PRIMARY BELT SHREDDING
SFCC_JUL2023_28
Jul 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIVI IP 36 , BECM OS 4.0.0
SFCC_JUL2023_27
Jul 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The E-Call light is not active after completing the Pre-Delivery inspection
SSM76002
Jul 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Add 1.0 litre/quart of engine oil - Information Message Displayed In The Instrument Panel Cluster
S010SOTA4.0.0V3
Jul 5, 2023
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.
SFCC_JUN2023_41
Jun 26, 2023
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
ADD 1 LITRE / QUART OF ENGINE OIL MESSAGE ON INSTRUENT CLUSTER
SFCC_JUN2023_17
Jun 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOFTWARE UPDATES
SFCC_JUN2023_17
Jun 26, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE UPDATES
SFCC_JUN2023_18
Jun 26, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOFTWARE UPDATES
SFCC_JUN2023_18
Jun 26, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE UPDATES
SFCC_JUN2023_36
Jun 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36
Jun 26, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36
Jun 26, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36
Jun 26, 2023
353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36
Jun 26, 2023
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_41
Jun 26, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
ADD 1 LITRE / QUART OF ENGINE OIL MESSAGE ON INSTRUENT CLUSTER
SFCC_JUN2023_41
Jun 26, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ADD 1 LITRE / QUART OF ENGINE OIL MESSAGE ON INSTRUENT CLUSTER
SFCC_JUN2023_46
Jun 26, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SFCC_JUN2023_46
Jun 26, 2023
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SFCC_JUN2023_46
Jun 26, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SFCC_JUN2023_46
Jun 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SFCC_JUN2023_48
Jun 26, 2023
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
A customer may report that the rear tailgate glass shattered when closing a side door.
SSM76022
Jun 26, 2023
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.
SSM76022
Jun 26, 2023
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.
SSM76022
Jun 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
SFCC_JUN2023_48
Jun 26, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
A customer may report that the rear tailgate glass shattered when closing a side door.
N796
Jun 21, 2023
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.
N796
Jun 21, 2023
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.
N795
Jun 19, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC and PIVI.
N795
Jun 19, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC and PIVI.
SSM76002
May 24, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Add 1.0 litre/quart of engine oil - Information Message Displayed In The Instrument Panel Cluster
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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.
PE25019
Opened: Dec 11, 2025
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
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