2022 Land Rover DEFENDER Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–100 of 462, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 30, 2025–Aug 21, 2026.
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SSM76492 - 20AUG26
NHTSA communication ID: 11037119
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TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
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A low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
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Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
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Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
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The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
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Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle. The noise may be heard from one or both sides of the vehicle when moving forwards or backwards. Action:
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Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) unit.
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The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
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Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
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The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
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The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
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Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
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Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
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The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
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When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may become twisted or distorted if a twist method is used to retract the piston.
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A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to over-articulation of the arm during removal and installation.
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A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to over-articulation of the arm during removal and installation.
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Customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
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JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning(HVAC) evaporator sensor not operating as expected
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JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
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JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
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JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
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JLR Engineering investigations have found customer reports of a low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
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A potential concern has been identified on certain vehicles, where the transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock. A replacement of the transfer case control module (TCCM) and hydraulic pump is required.
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A potential concern has been identified on certain 2022 model year to 2025 model year Range Rover, 2023 model year to 2025 model year Range Rover Sport and 2021 model year to 2025 model year Defender and Discovery vehicles where the transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.