2025 Land Rover Defender technical service bulletins
195 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2025 Land Rover Defender.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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.
- Jump Start Information Label Missing
- Accessory Wheel Arch Protection
- Vehicles on display e.g. in a showroom whilst being supported by a showroom 12v support unit, these...
- Air Conditioning Inoperative / Intermittent Operation
- TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
- Blanking Connector
- A printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present
- 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.
- Software Update
- A junction box blanking connector is missing.
- Amber MIL being displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster on vehicles equipped with a Gen4 transmission.
- Junction box blanking connector is missing
- Printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present
- The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed
- Jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicle’s engine compartment.
- Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated on the instrument panel.
- Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to...
- Where vehicles are supported by a 12V Battery Support Unit (BSU) and repeatedly interacted with while the...
- Air Conditioning (AC) Inoperative.
- Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the APMU...
- The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicle’s engine compartment
- Junction box blanking connector is missing.
- The Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the...
- The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed.
- The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicle’s engine compartment.
- Wireless Charger
- 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
- Rear driveline click - noise
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- The Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) may have been installed with a clash condition between the...
- Driveline Noise Concerns
- 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...
- RFA module unresponsive at PDI
- 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
- Rear Suspension Air Spring Positioning
- Pivi
- The jump start information label has not been installed in the vehicles engine compartment.
- 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
- Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or...
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Instances of general vehicle damage/condition being present upon arrival at retailers
- Apmu hose clearance to heatshield
- 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...
- The mounting screws do not fit the installed rivnuts in the tubes.
- There is a noise in the front suspension.
- Small number of accessory carbon fiber twin raised air intakes with part numberVPLEP0549 have been...
- 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
- Passive Entry doesn't respond intermittently to access car
- Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected warning message on the instrument panel.
- 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
- Certain vehicles are displaying a Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected warning message on the instrument...
- Automatic Pressure Maintenance Unit (APMU) Hose Clearance to Heatshield
- Squeak Type Noise From Steering Column When Steering Wheel Is Rotated
- If the startup battery test plan finds a fault, you will be granted AutoFRED approval and may proceed with...
- When selecting low range or off-road driving mode, customers may experience the following warning message...
- The air conditioner does not blow cold air.
- Noise From Rear Suspension When Driving On An Uneven Road Surface
- Vehicle 12V Circuit Recovery
- 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...
- 4.4 NC11
- JLR Engineering investigations have identified that the passenger ambient light guide is not illuminating...
- When selecting low range or off-road driving mode, customers may experience the following warning message...
- Autofred approval – cosmetic defect on idma and icdm
- Autofred approval – sbu ( startup battery unit )
- A potential concern has been identified on certain vehicles, where the transfer case clutch and / or All...
- Oil leak under engine area
- 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
- Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Leak
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- Engine replacement under warranty.
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- Automatic pressure maintence unit (APMU) hose clearance to heatshield
- 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.
- On certain vehicles, a junction box blanking connector is missing.
- 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.
- Cylinder Head Carbon Build-Up _ Valve-Coking
- JLR Engineering investigations have identified that customers are experiencing a red 'Stop Safely...
- A potential concern has been identified on certain 25MY Defender vehicles, where a junction box blanking...
- Pivi satellite radio chanel display fault
- 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.
- Washer Fluid Leak Concern
- Towing eye bezel missing
- Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message comes on
- 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message on the instrument panel.
- Towing Eye Bezel Missing
- Occupant Presence Detection
- Mhev dcdc
- 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message comes on
- Rattle or creak type noise is heard from the headliner area.
- The windshield trim is not sitting correctly or rattles.
- `Rattle`, `Vibration` and `Creak` Type Noises From The Headliner Area
- Engine Oil and Filter Change
- Front / Rear Door Latch
- Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
- Roof Opening Panel Not Operating as Expected
- Steering Gear Noisy
- Accessory rubber floormats incorrect
- Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their...
- A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off.
- MHEV DCDC internal failure with warning message
- Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- Improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability.
- A concern has been identified for specific vehicles within the above vehicle range where engines may have...
- 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.
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