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.

• 11007192Aug 9, 2024Steering. A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
• 11006124Jul 26, 2024Other or unknown. Improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability.
• 11006123Jul 26, 2024Other or unknown. Enhancements to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, ADAS, Steering
• 11006104Jul 25, 2024Suspension. Certain vehicles are experiencing split/damaged accessory drive belts and worn/damaged accessory drive belt tensioners and pulleys, resulting in abnormal noises coming from the engine bay.
• 11006130Jul 20, 2024Other or unknown. On certain 2023 and 2024 model year Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Range Rover, Discovery and Defender vehicles the BeltIntegrated Starter Generator (BISG) goes into fail safe mode on first startup, resulting in no charging of the 48V and 12V battery. The SGCM needs to be updated to enhance the software and prevent the BISG from going into fail safe mode.
• 11006115Jul 19, 2024Other or unknown. When opening either of the rear doors, the door seal contacts the rear quarter window and makes opening the doors more difficult and sometimes noisy.
• 11006125Jul 18, 2024Other or unknown. Enhancements to Apple AutoPlay, Android Auto, ADAS, Steering
• 11006072Jul 15, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Low coolant light on or smell of coolant from engine area.
• 11006064Jul 15, 2024Electrical system. Pivi sota - fault diagnos is and resolution
• 11003822Jun 21, 2024Electrical system. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 11003770Jun 14, 2024Steering. A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
• 11003769Jun 14, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Low coolant light on or smell of coolant from engine area.
• 11001275May 17, 2024Electrical system. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 11001163May 9, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on while driving. Misfire, running rough condition.
• 11001162May 9, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. The engine oil and filter are to be replaced.
• 10252768Mar 22, 2024Air bags. A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
• 10252760Mar 22, 2024Interior lighting, Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
• 10252758Mar 22, 2024Electrical system. Radio presets clear after ignition cycle. Sirius XM favorites do not store.
• 10251428Feb 9, 2024Equipment. Lane Assistance Not Available warning present on Instrument cluster. Lane Keep assist function not possible.
• 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, Equipment, Brakes, 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.
• 10248407Dec 5, 2023Brakes. A concern has been identified on US Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles that have been modified as part of the preparations for JLRNA's TReK event. During the vehicle preparation, reinstallation of brake calipers did not follow the published repair procedure. If the brake calipers are not installed correctly, there is a risk the calipers may detach, resulting in degraded braking performance and possible structural…
• 10246397Nov 22, 2023Equipment. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 10246325Nov 10, 2023Equipment. The roof opening panel sticks in the tilt position during high ambient temperatures.
• 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
• 10246316Nov 10, 2023Equipment. DTC repair - LKA systems
• 10246398Nov 9, 2023Equipment. Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
• 10246416Nov 1, 2023Equipment. Exhaust Tailpipe Corrosion
• 10246415Nov 1, 2023Equipment. Exhaust Tailpipe Corrosion
• 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
• 10245027Oct 19, 2023Equipment. Front Suspension Rattle/Knock Noise when Driving on Rough or Broken Road Surfaces
• 10244963Oct 16, 2023Exterior lighting. There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
• 10244959Oct 16, 2023Equipment. The roof opening panel sticks in the tilt position during high ambient temperatures.
• 10244958Oct 16, 2023Exterior lighting. The headlamps not fully functioning properly after module replacement.
• 10244866Oct 16, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine…. Cooling fan may intermittently fail to operate, causing a potential engine-overheat condition and/or AC not to function.
• 10244864Oct 16, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on.
• 10244861Oct 16, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states the weather app is no longer available
• 10245026Oct 11, 2023Engine cooling. Cooling Fan Inoperable / Malfunction
• 10245025Oct 11, 2023Engine cooling. Cooling Fan Inoperable / Malfunction
• 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
• 10243678Sep 22, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. There is a wind or tapping type noise from the windshield area while driving
• 10243677Sep 22, 2023Equipment, Exterior lighting. 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.
• 10243674Sep 22, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Cooling fan may intermittently fail to operate, causing a potential engine-overheat condition.

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