2016 Land Rover DiscoveryService bulletins
2016 Land Rover Discovery Technical Service Bulletins
425 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery. 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.
- 10189065Nov 29, 2017Seats, Brakes. The plastic cover of the front seat height adjuster lever on vehicles with manually adjustable seats can break on removal, leaving it loose when refitted and likely to become adrift (see attachment).
- 10189064Nov 29, 2017Body and structure. Issue: The customer may express the concern that water is visible within the cabin, leaking within the front footwells of the vehicle.
- 10189053Nov 23, 2017Electrical system. Issue: After completing Q634 or Q627, the customer may report the clock is not displayed in the touchscreen, or freezes after start up, or displays a different time to that in the Instrument display.
- 10189052Nov 23, 2017Electrical system. Unable to activate telematics at PDI
- 10189028Nov 23, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine. Issue: Customers driving various Land Rover/Range Rover products manufactured from 14MY onwards have reported a high frequency ?squeak? or ?squeal? noise from the front or rear of their vehicles, observed most noticeably whilst driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces. Technicians have resolved the complaints by replacing front or rear anti-roll bar (ARB) bushes.
- 10189026Nov 22, 2017Equipment. No air blowing through any of the cabin air vents may be evident, regardless of temperature or fan speed is selected.
- 10189025Nov 22, 2017Equipment. The Air Conditioning (A/C) system may exhibit poor performance.
- 10189023Nov 21, 2017Equipment. Issue: Following launch of Service Action N025/ N118/ N120 it is evident that L462 Discovery has been excluded. This is only a temporary position and will be included in a future update to the publications on TOPIx.
- 10189022Nov 20, 2017Suspension. Issue: Customers are reporting various squeaks & rattles or vibration noises from around the vehicle.
- 10189263Nov 16, 2017Vehicle speed control. The front grille may become loose. Should this occur, a rattle may be heard, damage to the paint between the hood and the grille may occur, and/or the grille may protrude from the front of the vehicle.
- 10189255Nov 15, 2017Engine cooling. The Auto Stop/Start system may be inoperative.
- 10127541Nov 15, 2017Electrical system. The Auto Stop/Start system may be inoperative.
- 10189225Nov 2, 2017Equipment. When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
- 10189224Nov 2, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. No drive when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is in the Drive (D) position after an Auto Stop/Start. The Drive (D) lamp will flash on the TCS and a 'Re-select gear to manoeuvre' message will be displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC).
- 10127529Nov 2, 2017Equipment. When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
- 10127528Nov 2, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. No drive when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is in the Drive (D) position after an Auto Stop/Start. The Drive (D) lamp will flash on the TCS and a 'Re-select gear to manoeuvre' message will be displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC).
- 10191308Oct 20, 2017Electrical system. Telematic control module software update.
- 10191301Oct 12, 2017Steering. Steering column multifunction switch.
- 10191305Oct 5, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield finisher loose.
- 10125255Sep 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Situation: A fluid leak from the transmission, poor shift quality, and/or transmission noise may be evident.
- 10125267Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10125259Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Situation: The keyless entry system lock function may not operate or operates intermittently.
- 10125251Sep 11, 2017Electrical system. Issue: At PDI or at normal service, the dealer may find DTC - U3000 - 49 Control Module internal electronic failure * recorded in the Side Object Detection Left (SODL) or Side Object Detection Right(SODR) without any customer impact on the Blind Spot Monitor features.
- 10119345Aug 21, 2017Equipment. SITUATION: No/low airflow from the left and/or right 'B' pillar air vent(s) may be evident.
- 10125236Jul 27, 2017Steering. Issue: Vehicle users are reporting the steering feel to be abnormal or resistant to steering inputs in certain situations.
- 10125228Jul 19, 2017Brakes. Situation: A noise from front brake system during light brake pedal application may be evident, mostly from cold start in colder ambient temperatures and typically does not re-occur after the brakes have warmed up.
- 10125227Jul 14, 2017Brakes. Issue: 15-17MY LR Discovery Sport (L550) and 16-17MY RR Evoque (L538) customers may complain of a 'Squeal' or 'Squeak' from the front brake system with light brake applications during low speed driving or manoeuvring. The complaint is most noticeable when vehicles are initially driven from cold start in cold ambient temperatures and the noise generally dissipates when the brakes have warmed up.
- 10125226Jul 14, 2017Equipment. Issue: Customers require a rear screen replacement. Potential customer symptoms may include: *Poor radio reception. *Poor window demist/defrost.
- 10125238Jul 13, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE: A potential issue has been identified on a limited number of Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range may experience the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) system 'freeze' on the current channel and not allowing users to select another channel. This issue is a result of having InControl® Touch Phase 3.0 software previously installed on the vehicle.
- 10125217Jul 10, 2017Equipment. Issue: Retailers are reporting that the issue remains after completing LTB00827.
- 10125216Jul 6, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. SITUATION: An issue has been identified on certain vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range may experience the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) system 'freeze' on the current channel and not allowing users to select another channel. This issue is a result of having InControl® Touch? Phase 3.0 software previously installed on the vehicle.
- 10116836Jun 30, 2017Steering. SITUATION: A judder from the vehicle at low speeds when steering may be evident.
- 10116992Jun 28, 2017Electrical system. Issue: L538 & L550 vehicles 14MY Onwards with Active Driveline may exhibit a buzzing type noise from the driveline which may be more noticeable at low speeds ie - cornering. This may or may not be accompanied by a 4WD error message displayed on the Instrument cluster message centre.
- 10116837Jun 28, 2017Equipment. SITUATION: The front overhead console sunglasses holder may not open/close.
- 10116989Jun 26, 2017Electrical system. Issue: During the software update and configuration of the Information Master Controller(IMC) and/or Information Slave Controller (ISC, for rear seat entertainment ) the system may exhibit the following conditions due to incomplete ?Variant Configuration? learn procedure during the software update. Error state 1: Rear screens stuck on Land Rover oval or black with backlight and IMC functional. Error state 2: Front…
- 10116849Jun 26, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. SITUATION: An issue has been identified on certain vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range may experience the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) system 'freeze' on the current channel and not allowing users to select another channel. This issue is a result of having InControl® Touch Phase 3.0 software previously installed on the vehicle.
- 10116984Jun 21, 2017Engine cooling. Customers may see a warning indicator illuminate on the IP (Instrument Pack) for low coolant level and coolant may be visible on the ground at the front area of the engine bay.
- 10116848Jun 19, 2017Electrical system. DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE: An issue has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range which will not display the 'Service Required' message on the Instrument Cluster, when starting the engine by depressing the brake pedal and pressing the engine START/STOP button, if/when a vehicle has reached its service interval.
- 10116842Jun 19, 2017Engine, Electrical system. SITUATION: An issue has been identified on certain vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range which will not display the 'Service Required' message on the Instrument Cluster, when starting the engine by depressing the brake pedal and pressing the engine START/STOP button, if/when a vehicle has reached its service interval. The message will display when switching the ignition only 'ON' (engine OFF) by…
- 10116832Jun 12, 2017Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SITUATION: One or more power windows may be inoperative.
- 10116831Jun 12, 2017Engine cooling. SITUATION: One or more of the following may occur: ? Auto stop/start functionality is erratic; ? The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate while maneuvering through bends in excess of 20km/h (12mph); and/or ? Unexpected change in vehicle speed while in reverse (R) when All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) has been selected.
- 10116994Jun 7, 2017Engine cooling. Concern: L359 and L538, 12MY onwards with 2.0GTDi engines, a warning indicator may illuminate on the IP (Instrument Pack) for low coolant level and coolant visible on the ground at the front area of the engine bay. On inspection, the coolant leak is from the radiator.
- 10116214May 26, 2017Brakes. SITUATION: A squeal noise may be evident from the rear brakes during light application of the brake pedal.
- 10116220May 24, 2017Electrical system. DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE A potential issue has been identified on a limited number of Land Rover vehicles listed in the Affected Vehicle where the Gateway Module (GWM) stays awake and keeps the Controller Area Network (CAN) awake. This constant current drain of 3 amps causes the battery to go flat within a few days.
- 10116219May 24, 2017Electrical system. DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE An issue has been identified on a limited number of Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where InControl® Touch? phase 3.2 software is to be introduced to correct a number of issues, including: ? SD card corruption; ? Software update to the Audio Head Unit (AHU) to rectify system re-boot concerns; ? Phone and Bluetooth® connectivity issues; ? Loss of Sirius radio; ? Auto…
- 10116215May 24, 2017Equipment. SITUATION: A reduction in Air Conditioning (A/C) performance may be evident.
- 10116211May 24, 2017Electrical system. SITUATION: An issue has been identified on a limited number of vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the Gateway Module (GWM) stays awake and keeps the Controller Area Network (CAN) awake. This constant current drain of three (3) amps causes the battery to go flat within a few days.
- 10116210May 24, 2017Electrical system. SITUATION: An issue has been identified on a limited number of vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where InControl® Touch phase 3.2 software is to be introduced to correct a number of issues, including: ? SD card corruption; ? Software update to the Audio Head Unit (AHU) to rectify system re-boot concerns; ? Phone and Bluetooth® connectivity issues; ? Loss of Sirius radio; ? Auto Frequency function…
- 10116205May 18, 2017Engine. Issue: Evoque or Discovery Sport 2.0L gasoline engines - the customer reports Check Engine Lamp. DTC P0316-00 is present, Misfire detected on start-up (First 1000 revolutions).
- 10116203May 17, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SITUATION: The left and right door mirror glass may not return to its previously set position following a reverse dip operation.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.