2024 Land Rover Defender technical service bulletins
242 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2024 Land Rover Defender.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 2ND row seat belt inspection
- Interference from external WiFi sources could disrupt wireless CarPlay or Android Auto connection
- The air conditioning system is not cooling properly
- Retailers may not be following the installation instructions correctlywhen installing accessory wheel arch...
- Restricted or reduced cabin heating performance caused by heater matrix blockage.
- Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
- Second Row Seatbelt Inspection
- Accessory Wheel Arch Protection
- Seat belt stitching concern
- Air Conditioning Inoperative / Intermittent Operation
- TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
- Quality defect may be present on the Stitching of the Rear Seatbelt Assembly.
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
- Seatbelt Stitching Concern
- Wireless Device Charger Inoperative Post Software Update
- A low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often...
- Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
- A small number of second row seatbelts, which will be returned for inspection as part of a quality...
- Seat belt stitching concern owner notified program.
- The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed
- Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle
- Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to...
- Air Conditioning (AC) Inoperative.
- Coolant may leak from the turbocharger coolant hose O-rings, resulting in engine coolant escaping into the...
- The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
- Wireless Charger
- Coolant may leak from the turbocharger coolant hose O-rings, resulting in engine coolant escaping into the...
- There are several scenarios where the key may be set to a deactivated state.
- Incontrol remote app wake up timer
- While driving with satellite maps, sometimes image doesn't load fully and then comes back
- Loss of gear selection after sota OS4.3.4 update
- Rear driveline click - noise
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- Driveline Noise Concerns
- Loss of Gear Selection after SOTA OS4.3.4 update
- 12V startup battery flat - mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV)
- There is a concern/fault with the 48Volt MHEV system.
- There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
- Steering requires steady correction force
- Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual...
- Pivi wireless carplay / android auto connectivity
- After vehicle off, the fan continues to run at high speeds.
- Vehicle Requires Steady Correction Steering Force to Remain in Lane
- Coolant fan may continue running at high speed after ignition shut-off
- Pivi
- Body / hmi CAN functions reset every 8-10 minutes
- Passive entry intermittent operation
- Vehicles may exhibit PIVI Login concerns even with InControl Remote functions operating.
- A battery warning light on and or electrical system failure message is displayed on instrument cluster.
- Unable to Log into InControl Account in Vehicle.
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation
- Rescinded
- Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or...
- Oil leaks from the transfer case area of the vehicle.
- Audible clunk noise from rear driveline during low-speed throttle inputs.
- When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may...
- There is a noise in the front suspension.
- Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to...
- Rear Driveline `Clonk` Type Noise
- Oil Leak From The Transfer Case
- Passive Entry doesn't respond intermittently to access car
- Clicking noise from the rear of the vehicle.
- Coolant Level Low message displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
- The low coolant light may be illuminated/there may be a coolant leak from the engine area.
- Customer reports that the vehicle intermittently fails to respond to Passive Entry request.
- Turbocharger Coolant Inlet/or Outlet Pipe Leak
- Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
- Squeak Type Noise From Steering Column When Steering Wheel Is Rotated
- The air conditioner does not blow cold air.
- Turbocharger coolant feed and return pipe o- ring leak
- The SOTA Campaign number displayed in the software update screen in the vehicle is only updated when a...
- MIL on Instrument cluster.
- Customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed...
- Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on Instrument Cluster
- Tapping Noise From A-Pillar Area
- JLR Engineering investigations have found
- JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air...
- Autofred approval – cosmetic defect on idma and icdm
- A potential concern has been identified on certain vehicles, where the transfer case clutch and / or All...
- Vehicle cranks, but does not run when at operating temperature
- A potential concern has been identified on certain 2022 model year to 2025 model year Range Rover, 2023...
- Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- Engine replacement under warranty.
- Electrical system warning light will be on the instrument cluster.
- The loadspace cover corded handle has broken.
- Rattle, Vibration, And Creak Type Noises From The Headliner Area.
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being...
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message displayed in the message center.
- Low coolant lamp comes on and/or leak of coolant from engine area.
- Oil Leak From The Front And Rear Of The Vehicle
- JLR Engineering investigations have identified that customers are experiencing a red 'Stop Safely...
- Pivi satellite radio chanel display fault
- Oil leak from under vehicle
- Low engine coolant lamp warning on instrument panel and/or coolant leak.
- Low engine coolant lamp warning on instrument panel and/or coolant leak at expansion tank cap.
- Turbocharger Coolant Feed And Return Pipe O-Ring Leak
- Coolant Loss Through Engine Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
- PIVI satellite radio favorites screen displays an incorrect channel.
- Thermostat Housing Engine Coolant Leak
- Defender
- Touchscreen blank on start up
- 10" touch screen blank on vehicle start
- 10 inch IDMA screen blank on vehicle start
- A concern has been identified on certain 2024 model year Defender 90 and 130 vehicles where the loadspace...
- Mhev dcdc
- Rattle or creak type noise is heard from the headliner area.
- The windshield trim is not sitting correctly or rattles.
- Oil leak from the transfer case
- `Rattle`, `Vibration` and `Creak` Type Noises From The Headliner Area
- Passenger Compartment Warm Under Solar Loading
- Engine Oil and Filter Change
- Front / Rear Door Latch
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Stored In The Powertrain Control Module
- Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
- Roof Opening Panel Not Operating as Expected
- MIL lamp on the instrument cluster
- Loadspace floor tray
- Oil leak from rear of the vehicle
- Steering Gear Noisy
- Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative
- This release contains updates and improvements to vehicle on board diagnostics, fault detection, and...
- Oil filter housings installed on Ingenium I6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I6 3.0L Petrol engine variants,...
- MIL lamp on the instrument cluster
- Idma 10 ” screen blank on start up - no audio / IPC funct ion loss
- Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their...
- IDMA screen blank on vehicle start
- Certain 2024 Defender 130 V8 Petrol vehicles have been reworked in plant but still require a Powertrain...
- A concern has been identified on certain 2024 model year Defender 90 and 130 vehicles where the loadspace...
- A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off.
- Rear Doors Difficult To Open
- MHEV DCDC internal failure with warning message
- Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
- Improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability.
- Certain vehicles are experiencing split/damaged accessory drive belts and worn/damaged accessory drive...
- On certain 2023 and 2024 model year Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Range Rover, Discovery and...
- When opening either of the rear doors, the door seal contacts the rear quarter window and makes opening...
- Failure to comply with emissions levels
- Pivi sota - fault diagnos is and resolution
- A concern has been identified for specific vehicles within the above vehicle range where engines may have...
- A concern has been identified for specific vehicles within the above vehicle range
- Engines may have been supplied with an oil filter housing which has been manufactured with the incorrect...
- The engine oil and filter are to be replaced.
- Radio presets clear after ignition cycle
- A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
- Lane Assistance Not Available warning present on Instrument cluster
- JLR Retailers have reported visible corrosion around the outlet of the exhaust tailpipe prior to PDI
- Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control,...
- DTC repair
- Customer states unable to activate or log into InControl
- Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
- Clicking/Ticking Noise from Front Axle While Turning Left or Right and Full Lock at Low Speeds
- Exhaust Tailpipe Corrosion
- No Power Steering Assistance at Start of Drive Cycle – ADAS Warning
- Front Suspension Rattle/Knock Noise when Driving on Rough or Broken Road Surfaces
- The headlamps not fully functioning properly after module replacement.
- There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
- Cooling Fan Inoperable / Malfunction
- Misplaced Structural Sealant
- Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
- Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
- Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
- Driving Assistance and Vehicle Dynamics updates
- Network Integrity Test (NIT) is failing to complete on any 24 MY vehicle using TOPIx Cloud
- Pivi
- Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
- Engine Cooling Fan Intermittent Operation
- Front Headlamp Washer Jet Leaking / Rear Camera Washer Jet Leaking
- Cooling Fan Inoperable / Malfu
- PDC Park distance control no volume
- Rear doors difficult to open
- Engine Noise
- Wind/Tapping Noise from the Exterior A-Pillar/Windshield Area at Motorway Speeds
- Startup Battery Reduced State of Charge
- Lack/loss of power
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