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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 501–553 of 553, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 28, 2014–Aug 5, 2020.
Back to 2020 Land Rover DEFENDER problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10179494
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Rear door seal catching at the top of the rear quarter glass panel (6th light glass). Seal catches while opening the door and makes the opening more difficult and noisy.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10179494 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179493
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Rear door seal catching at the top of the rear quarter glass panel (6th light glass). Seal catches while opening the door and makes the opening more difficult and noisy.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10179493 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179545
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
A potential issue has been identified on a limited number of Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where a tapping sound may be heard, on one or both sides of the vehicle, from the A-pillar area at speeds of approximately 37-75mph (60-120 km/h).
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10179545 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179514
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
An issue has been identified on a limited number of Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where a tapping sound may be heard, on one or both sides of the vehicle, from the A-pillar area at speeds of approximately 37-75mph (60-120 km/h).
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10179514 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178096
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Brake noise felt through the floor during braking.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10178096 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178095
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Brake noise felt through the floor during braking.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10178095 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178094
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Brake noise felt through the floor during braking.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10178094 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178093
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Brake noise felt through the floor during braking.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10178093 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178131
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Incontrol App not working, Telematics won't connect to the customer InControl account. TCU (Telematics Control Unit) not found during PDI and unable to proceed. Wifi not working during PDI
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10178131 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178166
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customers may report a thumping or judder type noise while braking.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS.
Source record 10178166 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178165
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
A customer may report an abnormal noise (like a humming, buzzing, or grinding) when accelerating or decelerating.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10178165 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178164
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customer will lose audio from radio regardless of source selected
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10178164 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178163
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Unable to install nav data from USB at PDI
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10178163 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178159
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
20B Software Delay until July 15th Software was delayed to include software fix for L551 APIX cable issue Audio popping noise iOS13 Bluetooth improvements Additional improvements
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178159 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178130
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Telematic Control Unit (TCU) may trigger a false theft alert to a customer.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10178130 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178127
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
NFSM (Near Field Sensing Module) not communicating with Pathfinder
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10178127 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178126
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
During PDI retailers may highlight a draft copy of the owners literature found in vehicle (see example attachment)
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178126 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178125
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
During PDI retailers may highlight a draft copy of the owners literature found in vehicle (see example attachment)
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178125 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178124
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
During PDI retailers may highlight a draft copy of the owners literature found in vehicle (see example attachment)
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178124 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178123
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SXM (Sirius XM Radio) audio and functionality is inoperative. Also impacting FM and AM Radio once in the error state. Other audio sources work as expected.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10178123 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178121
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customers or retailers may report on Defender INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol engine versions an abnormal noise when accelerating or decelerating, the noise can be described as 'humming, buzzing or grinding.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10178121 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178120
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customers or retailers may report on Defender INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol engine versions an abnormal noise when accelerating or decelerating, the noise can be described as 'humming, buzzing or grinding.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10178120 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178119
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customers or retailers may report on Defender INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol engine versions an abnormal noise when accelerating or decelerating, the noise can be described as 'humming, buzzing or grinding.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10178119 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178118
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customer reports of steering wheel mis-alignment.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10178118 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178117
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customer reports of steering wheel mis-alignment.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10178117 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178115
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers may report the EDT (Electrically Deployable Towing) harness (LR137796) may be supplied with a fixing which does not match the body and cannot be secured.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178115 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178114
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers may report the EDT (Electrically Deployable Towing) harness (LR137796) may be supplied with a fixing which does not match the body and cannot be secured.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178114 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178112
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers may report the EDT (Electrically Deployable Towing) harness (LR137796) may be supplied with a fixing which does not match the body and cannot be secured.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178112 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178111
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers may report the EDT (Electrically Deployable Towing) harness (LR137796) may be supplied with a fixing which does not match the body and cannot be secured.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178111 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178110
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers may report the EDT (Electrically Deployable Towing) harness (LR137796) may be supplied with a fixing which does not match the body and cannot be secured.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178110 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178106
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers or customers reporting that rear mudflaps VPLEP0388, may exhibit distortion on the inner flange.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178106 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178105
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers or customers reporting that rear mudflaps VPLEP0388, may exhibit distortion on the inner flange.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178105 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178104
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers or customers reporting that rear mudflaps VPLEP0388, may exhibit distortion on the inner flange.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178104 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178102
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Retailers or customers reporting that rear mudflaps VPLEP0388, may exhibit distortion on the inner flange.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178102 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178100
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The fixing nuts which attach the raised air intake to the fender are being over tightened and are pulling out.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178100 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178099
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The fixing nuts which attach the raised air intake to the fender are being over tightened and are pulling out.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178099 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10178098
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The fixing nuts which attach the raised air intake to the fender are being over tightened and are pulling out.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10178098 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177189
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tapping like wind noise may be noticed from the A-pillar area on one or both sides at around 60 to 120 kmph
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10177189 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177188
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tapping like wind noise may be noticed from the A-pillar area on one or both sides at around 60 to 120 kmph
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10177188 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177082
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
EFFECTIVE JUNE 10TH 2020 . N451 AND H291 CAMPAIGNS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE NEW SOFTWARE IS MISSING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CALIBRATION WHICH WILL RESULT IN UNSUCCESSFUL DOWNLOADS.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10177082 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177174
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Unable to install Nav files from USB device at PDI
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10177174 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177173
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Unable to close sunroof with one touch
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10177173 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177081
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Affected vehicles require a software update to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to prevent radiator fans running continuously
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10177081 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177193
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Pivi Pro navigation map data fails to install from USB device to vehicle
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10177193 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177192
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Pivi Pro navigation map data fails to install from USB device to vehicle
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10177192 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177191
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Roof opening panel (ROP) will bounce back (anti-trap activating) when closed by one touch (soft close). This can occur when ROP is closing from tilt or hen panel contacts wind deflector.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10177191 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177190
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Roof opening panel (ROP) will bounce back (anti-trap activating) when closed by one touch (soft close). This can occur when ROP is closing from tilt or hen panel contacts wind deflector.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10177190 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10175607
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Accessory kits do not contain lantern clips which may break off during removal and re-fitment of claddings.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10175607 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10175835
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tapping like wind noise may be noticed from the A-pillar area on one or both sides at around 60 to 120 kmph
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10175835 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10175834
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tapping like wind noise may be noticed from the A-pillar area on one or both sides at around 60 to 120 kmph
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10175834 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10175833
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Window run channels seals may appear wavy, incorrectly located, deformed or appearing to tuck inside whilst window closing. (See examples of defects attached as pictures 1, 2)
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10175833 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10175832
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Window run channels seals may appear wavy, incorrectly located, deformed or appearing to tuck inside whilst window closing. (See examples of defects attached as pictures 1, 2)
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10175832 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10206635
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Software Update.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10206635 at NHTSA