2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport technical service bulletins
554 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated on the instrument panel.
- Excessive clearance between the front door exterior lower trim and the door panel
- Front door switch functionality
- Interference from external WiFi sources could disrupt wireless CarPlay or Android Auto connection
- A high-frequency ‘humming’ or ‘buzzing’ noise (approximately 8-10 kHz) during application of the brake pedal.
- The soft close motor may release before the door is fully latched into the primary latch (the secondary...
- The door handle doesn’t pop out when unlocking vehicle.
- The sunroof does not open fully, or the sunroof only closes to the tilt position
- There is a rattle noise while driving over uneven road surfaces.
- Coolant Bypass Hose Leak
- Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
- Inadequate penetration of welding between the cells, the battery’s capacity and therefore the vehicle’s...
- Potential source of wind noise originating from the front door quarter glass area.
- Updated
- Quarantine vehicles at the Port of Entry Facility
- Emissions related recall
- Front Row Seat Frame Rattle
- Inadequate penetration of welding between the cells, the battery’s capacity and therefore the vehicle’s...
- Door Handle Will Not Deploy When Unlocked Or Button Pressed
- Fuel Vapor Smell in Passenger Compartment
- TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
- Rattle or Knocking Noise from the Rear Steering Gear When Driving on Uneven or Gravel Road Surfaces
- Lane Keep Assist Malfunction
- New Steering Wheel
- A below-specification electric range will not meet the as-certified value for the vehicle and is therefore...
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) vehicles where, due to inadequate penetration of welding between...
- Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) Pump Replacement -Extended Warranty
- Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
- Stop safely and switch-off Suspension fault detected may be displayed in red in the instrument panel...
- Suspected oil leak at the rear of the transmission
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- Amber MIL being displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster on vehicles equipped with a Gen4 transmission.
- Fuel vapor smell in passenger compartment
- Fuel vapor smell in passenger compartment
- The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed
- Engine coolant level low with no visible loss of coolant- RESCINDED.
- Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle
- Technicians may experience difficulty with diagnosis of Deployable Side Step (DSS) related issues and...
- Engine coolant may leak from the coolant bypass hose assembly
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- 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.
- Engine coolant may leak from the coolant bypass hose assembly.
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete.
- Wireless Charger
- Coolant may leak from the turbocharger coolant hose O-rings, resulting in engine coolant escaping into the...
- Try to use the deep clean feature, get an error that battery is too low
- 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
- There is a MIL light on
- HVAC Deep Clean InControl Remote App function fails
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- Driveline Noise Concerns
- Deep clean feature gets an error that battery is too low.
- 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.
- The interior of the vehicle has a distinct unpleasant odor.
- There is a rattle noise turning slightly over uneven road surfaces.
- Steering requires steady correction force
- Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual...
- HVAC Deep Clean InControl Remote App function fails.
- Pivi wireless carplay / android auto connectivity
- The interior of the vehicle has a distinct odor.
- HVAC vent register damage
- Vehicle Requires Steady Correction Steering Force to Remain in Lane
- Rattle Type Noise from Lower Steering Column Area when Steering Wheel Rotated.
- 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.
- Engine Coolant Level Low with no Visible Loss of Coolant
- Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
- Software Updates
- Misfire MIL Incorrect Operation
- Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or...
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) does not operate as expected
- Intermittently displaying low coolant level warnings on the instrument cluster, despite coolant level...
- 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...
- The suspension warning light is on.
- Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- Musty / Damp Odor Emitting from the Climate Control System
- Rear Driveline `Clonk` Type Noise
- Oil Leak From The Transfer Case
- Reports indicating suspension warning light on for suspension malfunction / failure.
- Reports indicating suspension warning light on for suspension malfunction/failure.
- Passive Entry doesn't respond intermittently to access car
- Clicking noise from the rear of the vehicle.
- Vehicle is experiencing an engine coolant leak
- Intermittent Low Coolant Warning Displayed But Coolant Level OK
- The low coolant light may be illuminated/there may be a coolant leak from the engine area.
- Exterior Door Mirror Folding Beyond Intended Position
- Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
- The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed
- If the startup battery test plan finds a fault, you will be granted AutoFRED approval and may proceed with...
- Vehicle 12V Circuit Recovery
- Turbocharger coolant feed and return pipe o- ring leak
- Deep clean feature will not run, it shows a Low Battery warning error.
- The SOTA Campaign number displayed in the software update screen in the vehicle is only updated when a...
- Coolant Level Low message displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
- MIL on Instrument cluster.
- Customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed...
- Radiator Upper Coolant Hose
- Electric Park Brake (EPB) Switch Inoperable Due To Build-Up Of Debris
- JLR Engineering investigations have found
- Clear SOTA Persistency
- 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...
- Malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
- Vehicle cranks, but does not run when at operating temperature
- - Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) Wired Updates
- 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
- Floor Console Cool Box Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL Illuminated
- A concern has been identified where certain vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air (SOTA)...
- Powertrain Control Module Software Update
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- Engine replacement under warranty.
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- Customer may report "Stop Safely Electrical Fault" warning is present in the Instrument cluster display.
- Electrical system warning light will be on the instrument cluster.
- FUEL VAPOR SMELL AFTER EXTENDED IDLE – 3.0L and 4.4L
- Customer may report Stop Safely Electrical Fault warning is present in the Instrument cluster display.
- Vehicles are unable to complete software updates through Software Over The Air(SOTA) and require a...
- Vehicles are installed with Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) that do not support Software Over The Air (SOTA).
- A potential concern has been identified on certain vehicles where Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are...
- NC10 Misfire MIL Incorrect Operation
- 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.
- MIL light is on instrument panel
- Low coolant lamp comes on and/or leak of coolant from engine area.
- Single speed transfer case pump
- Oil Leak From The Front And Rear Of The Vehicle
- Exterior Door Handle Noisy During Operation
- Cylinder Head Carbon Build-Up _ Valve-Coking
- Pivi satellite radio chanel display fault
- MIL on, misfire , or fuel smell after spark plug service.
- Oil leak from under vehicle
- Abnormal noise coming from the deployable side-steps when deploying or retracting.
- The parking brake switch sticks or does not work.
- Turbocharger Coolant Feed And Return Pipe O-Ring Leak
- Headlamp Washer Jet(s) Leaking
- PIVI satellite radio favorites screen displays an incorrect channel.
- Deployable Side Steps
- Defender
- These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention
- Engine Coolant Level Low Message Displayed on Instrument Panel
- On certain vehicles, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may not operate as expected.
- Mhev dcdc
- Customer may report the following: • “Key does not respond to start vehicle when left in car” • “Key...
- 'Coolant Level Low' message displayed on the instrument panel cluster
- Oil leak from the transfer case
- Engine Coolant Level Low
- Front / Rear Door Latch
- Noisy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) does not operate as expected
- The roof blind does not open or close properly
- Roof Blind Not Operating as Expected
- Oil leak from rear of the vehicle
- Steering Gear Noisy
- Near field sensing module (NFSM) wired updates
- Power train control module software update
- Oil filter housings installed on Ingenium I6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I6 3.0L Petrol engine variants,...
- Noise from PIVI Rear entertainment when using iPhone 15 and 16 or 10th Generation Ipad
- Walk Away Lock and Approach Unlock functions missing or disabled.
- Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their...
- Customer may report audio distortion through PIVI rear entertainment system when using iPhone 15 as well...
- Loss passive start function
- Noise from PIVI Rear entertainment when using iPhone 15 or 10th Generation Ipad
- A potential concern has been identified on certain 2022 model year to 2023 model year Range Rover and...
- Customer may present a vehicle with electrical concerns related to Power Mode Zero and Flexray module function
- 'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message on the instrument panel.
- A customer may complain of a wind noise while driving in the A-pillar/ door mirror area.
- The second row seat clashes with the front seat when folding.
- A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off.
- Walkaway Lock and Approach Unlocking Unavailable
- MHEV DCDC internal failure with warning message
- Customer may present a vehicle with electrical concerns related to Power Mode Zero and Flex-ray module...
- Excessive Wind Noise In The Cabin
- Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- An engine whining noise can be heard from within the passenger compartment which increases and decreases...
- Walk away lock / approach unlock
- Electrical system fault on instrument cluster or noise from engine.
- High voltage coolant heater (HVCH) inoperative-malfunction ( PHEV)
- MIL lamp on the instrument cluster
- A customer may report that the vehicle loses steering power assist after starting the vehicle from static.
- The front output shaft flange of the single speed transfer case may not be correctly installed on a number...
- Improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability.
- Certain vehicles are experiencing split/damaged accessory drive belts and worn/damaged accessory drive...
- The smell of fuel vapor is evident within the passenger compartment during high ambient temperatures.
- On certain 2023 and 2024 model year Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Range Rover, Discovery and...
- Pivi sota - fault diagnos is and resolution
- 6D drain and fill unit potential fluid hose union loose
- Whistle Noise from Gap Between Rear Door Quarter Glass and Rear Door Trim Panel
- A customer may report a whistle type noise from the rear side door quarter glass area with climate control...
- Excessive Wind Noise
- On certain vehicles, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may not operate as expected
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on while driving
- A concern has been identified on certain 2022 model year to 2023 model year Range Rover and 2023 model...
- Radio presets clear after ignition cycle
- Lack of power, MIL light on, rough idle
- A creaking type noise from the roof area is heard while driving.
- A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
- Creaking Noise From Glass Roof Panel
- Customer may report an active SOTA campaign which fails to complete download or install
- Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control,...
- JLR Engineering investigations have found upper steering column adjust creak noise.
- DTC repair
- Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
- A low level, high frequency background noise from the brake pedal area that varies when depressing the...
- The deployable side steps are noisy in operation or have erratic intermittent operation
- Approach unlock & Walk Away lock unavailable after CCF update
- No Power Steering Assistance at Start of Drive Cycle – ADAS Warning
- Deployable Side Steps Noisy And Or Erratic Intermittent Operation On One or Both Sides.
- Customer states the weather app is no longer available
- The deployable side steps are noisy in operation or have erratic intermittent operation.
- The headlamps not fully functioning properly after module replacement.
- Retailers may report that there is damage to interior trim pieces, found before or during PDI.
- There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
- Battery Heater Coolant Hose
- Noise in Cabin from Driver Footwell / Brake Pedal Area
- Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
- Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
- Loss of GPS location and clock time
- Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
- There is a low level, high frequency noise in the vehicle cabin coming from the brake pedal area.
- The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
- Driving Assistance and Vehicle Dynamics updates
- Pivi
- Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
- PDC Park distance control no volume
- Front interior courtesy light – non-illumination
- Noisy rear drive assembly
- That there is a rattle or creak type noise emanating from the front overhead console area.
- Retailers may report that there is damage to interior trim pieces, found before or during PDI
- Front Overhead Console
- Vehicle Interior Trim Damage Noted At Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Engine Noise
- The E-Call light is not active after completing the Pre-Delivery inspection
- Pivi ip 36 , becm os 4.0.0
- Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start.
- Engine primary belt shredding
- That there is a squeak or rattle in the rear loadspace are of the vehicle.
- Vehicle Will Not Charge
- Squeak Rattle Type Sound From Warning Triangle Location In Loadspace Area
- Add 1.0 litre/quart of engine oil
- Startup Battery Reduced State of Charge
- Front Brake Noise On Brake Application
- Redeveloped profiles
- Pivi IP36 , becm os 4.0.0 – improved / changed features
- Add 1 litre / quart of engine oil message on instruent cluster
- A customer may report that the accessory deployable side steps are noisy during operation or operation is...
- A customer may report that the red suspension warning light is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
- A customer may complain that the roof opening panel and or roof blind one touch operation feature is...
- A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
- Dynamic Response System Fault
- Panoramic Roof Opening Panel And/ Or Roof Blind One Touch Inoperative At PDI
- Red Suspension Warning Light in Cluster.
- Deployable Side Steps Noisy and/or erratic intermittent operation on one or both sides.
- In some cases the PHEV traction battery could become discharged.
- Startup Battery Reduced State of Charge (SOC)
- Customers are reporting 'Stop Safely' and 'Electric Charging fault' warning messages displayed on the...
- Customer may report rough engine idle, transmission not shifting correctly under load, or a MIL.
- Customer reports of 12V Lithium-Ion battery issues
- A customer may report that the suspension warning lamp is illuminated along with the warning message ‘Stop...
- Air Suspension Warning Displayed on Instrument Cluster
- A customer may report a squeal type sound from the front brakes when the footbrake is applied while the...
- PHEV will not take a charge
- Engine including PHEV
- A customer may report that the smart key remotes intermittently do not unlock/lock the vehicle, or the...
- Customer reports of 12V battery issues
- Air suspension warning
- Fuel smell from cabin in high ambient
- On certain Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles, the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label...
- Engine primary belt shredding - P6-3.0L mhev
- PHEV cooling circuit expansion tank level low or HV battery warning message displayed.
- P6 Engine Primary belt shredding
- Customers are reporting that connected services such as Online Media (e.g., Spotify), Connected Nav,...
- Key Remote Will Not Unlock/ Lock the Vehicle Intermittently And Smart Key Not Found Displayed
- P 6 engine camshaft carrier
- Front shock absorber incorrectly installed
- Incorrect Emissions Label Installed
- Transmission bell housing bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque specification.
- Front shock absorber incorrect installation
- Low speed maneuvering guidance degradation
- Customer reports, Engine Light is on and poor cabin heating.
- Customer reports, Engine Light is on and engine running rough.
- Customer reports coolant level low message on dash, Yellow check engine light, Red Engine temperature...
- A customer may complain that water is leaking into the vehicle cabin.
- Camshaft Carrier Drill Hole
- Deployable side steps noisy
- Rear stop lamp DTC Body Control Module (BCM) flagged with no customer symptom.
- Charging status red illuminated
- Oil Leak – Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes
- Water leak in the cabin which can wet the headlining, grab handles or carpet.
- Check engine (AMBER) and poor cabin heating
- Engine Camshaft Carrier
- Customers will be reporting an oil leak from vehicle after oil service.
- Customer may have concerns related to microphone related functions not being available
- Active roll control module arcm initialization failure
- Water leak in the roof rail attachment area
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 3.0l P6 Petrol engine, where one of the camshaft carrier holes has not been fully drilled.
- Mhev DC/DC
- On certain 23MY New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles, there is a requirement to update HVAC...
- P6 engine camshaft carrier hole
- IDMA (Interactive Display Module A) Screen Rattle / Vibration
- A customer may report that water is leaking into the vehicle.
- Check engine (yellow)
- A concern has been identified on a small number of vehicles with a P6 engine, where one of the CAM...
- Coolant Low warning displayed in the Instrument Cluster
- A Knocking Noise or Vibration from The Rear of The Vehicle When Braking
- Certain 2023 model year Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles are unable to lock/unlock specific...
- LHS or RHS HVAC Air Vents Blow Warm Air When Not Expected
- A customer will complain about a noise / low battery light/ low coolant light and or overheating
- Second Row Seat Armrest Stowage Compartment Lid Will Not Latch
- A customer may report that the passenger compartment airflow temperature and distribution controls are...
- Unable to charge vehicle
- A customer may report that the Approach Unlocking, Keyless Entry and unlocking with the smart key is...
- Interactive Display Module A (IDMA) screen rattling or vibrating
- Accessory Belt and/or Tensioner May Become Damaged and or Adrift
- Active roll control module (ARCM) initialization failure
- Rear Quarter Glass Finisher Abrasion Marks Below Tailgate Spoiler
- Sos limited availability sos not available
- Pivi pro USB inoperative cross car line
- Active Roll Control Module (ARCM) Initialization Failure
- Telematics – Unable to activate during PDI
- USB stick not recognized when inserted into the Front Portable Media Interface Panel
- Pivi –
- Suspension Warning Displayed On Instrument Cluster
- Pivi loss of GPS location and clock time
- Deployable tow bar will not deploy or stow.
- Mhev DC/DC converter noisy, low battery warning illuminated.
- Chassis control module (CHCM) suspension warning on cluster
- USB stick not recognized
- Deployable Sidestep
- Deployable side step
- Remote Function Actuator (RFA) may become unresponsive when the Walk Away Locking feature is activated.
- MIL illuminated
- Ignition will not switch on, and vehicle will only run with a jumper pack supporting the main battery.
- Accessory dashboard camera inoperative
- A customer may report that the load through center seat does not fold properly
- A customer may report that the 2nd row seat does not recline.
- A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.
- Engine misfire or rough running
- Pivi pro USB inoperative
- A customer may report that the load through center seat does not fold properly.
- Intermittent Engine Non Start After An Eco Stop Start Event
- USB Socket At Front Portable Media Interface Panel Inoperative Or Not Illuminating
- 8HP 8-Speed Automatic Transmission replacements due to Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) contamination...
- A customer may complain that either "Vehicle Raising In Progress" or "Suspension Will Rise When System Is...
- This SSM applies to Instrument Pack lens in the above applicable model years vehicles.
- When returning failed parts through warranty it has been found that the rubber surround is still attached...
- Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- A review of Front Lower Control Arm warranty returns from various markets has shown that arm assemblies...
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