2021 Land Rover Defender Technical Service Bulletins

514 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 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.
• 11016657Mar 6, 2025Electrical system. Door zone module - quiescent drain
• 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
• 11013966Jan 17, 2025Other or unknown. 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.
• 11013960Jan 17, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11012662Dec 20, 2024Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11012660Dec 20, 2024Electrical system. Door Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
• 11012408Dec 18, 2024Other or unknown. MHEV DCDC Internal Failure With Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel
• 11012407Dec 13, 2024Body and structure. The windshield trim is not sitting correctly or rattles.
• 11012618Dec 5, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Gasoline Catalytic Converter Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
• 11011721Nov 30, 2024Engine. Engine Oil and Filter Change
• 11011722Nov 27, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Gasoline Catalytic Converter Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
• 11011035Nov 27, 2024Other or unknown. Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
• 11011050Nov 22, 2024Engine. Diagnostic Trouble Code Stored In The Powertrain Control Module
• 11011049Nov 22, 2024Engine. Diagnostic Trouble Code Stored In The Powertrain Control Module
• 11011048Nov 21, 2024Body and structure. Roof Opening Panel Not Operating as Expected
• 11011496Nov 15, 2024Electrical system. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11011495Nov 15, 2024Electrical 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.
• 11011026Nov 15, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. MIL lamp on the instrument cluster. FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE INOPERATIVE
• 11010312Oct 23, 2024Steering. Steering Gear Noisy - Request For Information
• 11010313Oct 22, 2024Steering. Steering Gear Noisy - Request For Information
• 11010268Oct 22, 2024Engine. Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative
• 11010371Oct 19, 2024Engine. Engine Oil and Filter Change
• 11010319Oct 18, 2024Other or unknown. Near field sensing module (nfsm) wired updates
• 11010316Oct 18, 2024Other or unknown. Door Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
• 11010198Oct 15, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. MIL lamp on the instrument cluster
• 11010197Oct 15, 2024Engine. Oil filter housings installed on Ingenium I6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I6 3.0L Petrol engine variants, manufactured during a specific period, may crack causing a possible high pressure oil leak.

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