2020 Land Rover Defender Technical Service Bulletins

554 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Land Rover Defender. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11020328Jun 20, 2025Other or unknown. Software Updates
• 11020307Jun 20, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11020289Jun 17, 2025Steering. Squeak Type Noise From Steering Column When Steering Wheel Is Rotated
• 11020213Jun 14, 2025Other or unknown. The air conditioner does not blow cold air.
• 11020209Jun 13, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. MIL on Instrument cluster.
• 11020207Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The SOTA Campaign number displayed in the software update screen in the vehicle is only updated when a SOTA campaign completes successfully.
• 11020204Jun 13, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Turbocharger coolant feed and return pipe o- ring leak
• 11020198Jun 12, 2025Body and structure. Tapping Noise From A-Pillar Area
• 11020199Jun 11, 2025Body and structure. Tapping Noise From A-Pillar Area
• 11019192Jun 5, 2025Electrical system. Door Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
• 11019092May 21, 2025Other or unknown. JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning(HVAC) evaporator sensor not operating as expected
• 11019213May 16, 2025Other or unknown. Software Updates
• 11019197May 16, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11019143May 16, 2025Other or unknown. Clear sota persistency
• 11019323May 12, 2025Other or unknown. Software Updates
• 11018311May 9, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle cranks, but does not run when at operating temperature
• 11018301May 9, 2025Other or unknown. Autofred approval – cosmetic defect on idma and icdm
• 11019322May 7, 2025Other or unknown. - Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11017768Apr 28, 2025Engine. Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
• 11017767Apr 28, 2025Engine. Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
• 11017739Apr 28, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11017942Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. A concern has been identified where certain vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention. A software update to the TCU and GWM is required
• 11017926Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11017920Apr 18, 2025Electrical system. Door Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
• 11017914Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. Clear SOTA Persistency
• 11017753Apr 11, 2025Other or unknown. The loadspace cover corded handle has broken.
• 11017749Apr 11, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Electrical system warning light will be on the instrument cluster.
• 11017741Apr 11, 2025Engine. Engine replacement under warranty.
• 11017740Apr 11, 2025Electrical system. Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
• 11016697Mar 21, 2025Other or unknown. A potential concern has been identified on certain vehicles where Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete.
• 11016690Mar 21, 2025Other or unknown. Vehicles are installed with Near Field SensingModule (NFSM) that do not support Software Over The Air (SOTA).
• 11016688Mar 21, 2025Electrical system. Customer could be left with a vehicle that can not be unlocked or the engine started as a result of a depleted battery State of Charge.
• 11016661Mar 21, 2025Other or unknown. Vehicles are unable to complete software updates through Software Over The Air(SOTA) and require a Telematic Control Unit Module (TCU) SOTA persistency clear application to be completed.
• 11016652Mar 14, 2025Engine. Low coolant lamp comes on and/or leak of coolant from engine area.
• 11016650Mar 14, 2025Electrical system. 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message displayed in the message center.
• 11016648Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
• 11016647Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
• 11016646Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
• 11015353Feb 21, 2025Electrical system. JLR Engineering investigations have identified that customers are experiencing a red 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message displayed in the message center, due to the 12V system not providing the correct electrical support.
• 11015286Feb 21, 2025Electrical system. A concern has been identified where certain vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention. A software update to the TCU and GWM is required
• 11015279Feb 21, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11015277Feb 21, 2025Electrical system. Door zone module - quiescent drain
• 11015252Feb 14, 2025Other or unknown. Pivi satellite radio chanel display fault
• 11015350Feb 13, 2025Engine. Turbocharger Coolant Feed And Return Pipe O-Ring Leak
• 11015273Feb 13, 2025Engine. Low engine coolant lamp warning on instrument panel and/or coolant leak.
• 11015359Feb 4, 2025Other or unknown. PIVI satellite radio favorites screen displays an incorrect channel.
• 11015335Feb 3, 2025Engine. Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
• 11015334Feb 3, 2025Engine. Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
• 11015333Feb 3, 2025Engine. Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
• 11015332Feb 3, 2025Engine. Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak

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