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.

• 11001163May 9, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on while driving. Misfire, running rough condition.
• 10252786Mar 26, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. 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) P0496-00 may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) .
• 10252768Mar 22, 2024Air bags. A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
• 10252760Mar 22, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Interior lighting, Other or unknown. Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
• 10252784Mar 20, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. 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 stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
• 10251540Feb 9, 2024Equipment. Extended warranty on DMTL Pumps 2020MY to 2021MY.
• 10248412Dec 20, 2023Equipment. The headlamp washer nozzles seep fluid when not in use and leave residue on the bezels
• 10248411Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling, Body and structure. JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
• 10248645Dec 7, 2023Electrical system, Brakes, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear 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.
• 10246321Nov 10, 2023Steering. 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.
• 10246320Nov 10, 2023Equipment. JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
• 10246319Nov 10, 2023Electrical system. Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
• 10246414Nov 1, 2023Steering. Clicking/Ticking Noise from Front Axle While Turning Left or Right and Full Lock at Low Speeds
• 10245032Oct 20, 2023Steering. No Power Steering Assistance at Start of Drive Cycle – ADAS Warning
• 10244963Oct 16, 2023Exterior lighting. There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
• 10244864Oct 16, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on.
• 10244861Oct 16, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Customer states the weather app is no longer available
• 10243688Sep 29, 2023Electrical system. Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
• 10243682Sep 26, 2023Electrical system. Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
• 10243679Sep 22, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
• 10243677Sep 22, 2023Exterior lighting, Equipment. The headlamp washer jet nozzles are leaking fluid when not operating the washers
• 10243675Sep 22, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
• 10243673Sep 22, 2023Equipment. Loss of gps location and clock time
• 10243670Sep 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10243693Sep 12, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
• 10243700Sep 5, 2023Exterior lighting. Front Headlamp Washer Jet Leaking / Rear Camera Washer Jet Leaking
• 10242074Aug 22, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. PDC Park distance control no volume
• 10242073Aug 22, 2023Equipment. PDC Park distance control no volume
• 10242071Aug 17, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system. Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
• 10242019Aug 16, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Lack of power, MIL on.
• 10242017Aug 16, 2023Equipment. Front interior courtesy light – non-illumination
• 10242032Aug 7, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. Rear doors difficult to open
• 10240299Jul 24, 2023Engine cooling. Engine Noise
• 10240192Jul 21, 2023Electrical 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.
• 10240351Jul 17, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Misfire or rough running
• 10240350Jul 17, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Misfire or rough running
• 10240218Jul 17, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. The loadspace cover is sagging or has become damaged.
• 10240214Jul 17, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Engine primary belt shredding
• 10240206Jul 17, 2023Electrical system. PIVI IP 36 , BECM OS 4.0.0
• 10240205Jul 17, 2023Equipment. The E-Call light is not active after completing the Pre-Delivery inspection
• 10240358Jul 5, 2023Electrical system. Redeveloped profiles. Navigation & phone new functionality & improvements. Enhanced High Voltage battery health monitoring/management for I-Pace. HCM bug fixes. SODs refinements.
• 10239047Jun 26, 2023Other or unknown, Electrical system. JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
• 10239020Jun 26, 2023Body and structure, Equipment. A customer may report that the rear tailgate glass shattered when closing a side door.
• 10239018Jun 26, 2023Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
• 10239010Jun 26, 2023Electrical system. Software updates
• 10239027Jun 21, 2023Electrical system. Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC PIVI and Gateway Module A GWM.
• 10239026Jun 19, 2023Electrical system. Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC and PIVI.
• 10237533May 11, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
• 10237544May 5, 2023Engine cooling. Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
• 10235433Apr 21, 2023Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.

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