2023 Land Rover Defender Technical Service Bulletins

406 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 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.

• 11019082May 21, 2025Other or unknown. JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
• 11019213May 16, 2025Other or unknown. Software Updates
• 11019209May 16, 2025Electrical system. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 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
• 11018303May 9, 2025Other or unknown. A potential concern has been identified on certain vehicles, where the transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock. A replacement of the transfer case control module (TCCM) and hydraulic pump is required.
• 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
• 11018314May 6, 2025Other or unknown. A potential concern has been identified on certain 2022 model year to 2025 model year Range Rover, 2023 model year to 2025 model year Range Rover Sport and 2021 model year to 2025 model year Defender and Discovery vehicles where the transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply…
• 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
• 11017935Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 11017926Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 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.
• 11016804Apr 1, 2025Other or unknown. Rattle, Vibration, And Creak Type Noises From The Headliner Area.
• 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.
• 11016694Mar 21, 2025Electrical system. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 11016690Mar 21, 2025Other or unknown. Vehicles are installed with Near Field SensingModule (NFSM) that do not support Software Over The Air (SOTA).
• 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.
• 11016803Mar 14, 2025Other or unknown. Oil Leak From The Front And Rear Of The Vehicle
• 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
• 11015283Feb 21, 2025Electrical system. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 11015279Feb 21, 2025Other or unknown. Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
• 11015256Feb 14, 2025Other or unknown. Oil leak from under vehicle
• 11015252Feb 14, 2025Other or unknown. Pivi satellite radio chanel display fault
• 11015350Feb 13, 2025Engine. Turbocharger Coolant Feed And Return Pipe O-Ring Leak
• 11015274Feb 13, 2025Engine. Low engine coolant lamp warning on instrument panel and/or coolant leak at expansion tank cap.
• 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.
• 11015337Feb 4, 2025Engine. Coolant Loss Through Engine Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
• 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
• 11013992Jan 17, 2025Other or unknown. 10" touch screen blank on vehicle start
• 11013989Jan 17, 2025Other or unknown. Touchscreen blank on start up

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