Land Rover Defender recalls

A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor can lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles.

Fix: Vehicles will have the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley replaced.

36,808 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2024 to 18 Apr 2026

A concern has been identified where the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring may experience fretting corrosion over time. This can lead to an increased resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit potentially resulting in the airbag failing to deploy when requested to do so. An airbag which fails to deploy as-intended will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Vehicles will have a protective lubricant gel applied to the driver’s airbag connector terminals.

93,330 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2019 to 4 Jun 2026

Vehicles have experienced thermal overload which may manifest in smoke or fire that may occur underneath the rear of the vehicle where the high voltage traction battery is located. The root cause is not yet known and investigations are continuing. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage.

Fix: Vehicles will be inspected by the retailer and as required at-risk battery packs will be replaced.

58 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2020 to 9 Jan 2025

A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. A fuel tank with a thinner-than-designed wall may not perform adequately in the event of a crash leading to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced.

32 vehicles · built 20 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026

On affected vehicles a concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. An insufficiently strong weld stud in this position could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Fix: Vehicles will have the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket replaced.

982 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2025 to 25 Mar 2026

The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the routing of low-pressure fuel pipes may clash with the rear right-hand damper. There is a risk that the fuel pipe could abrade and cause a fuel leak.

Fix: Vehicles will have the fuel line replaced and an additional fuel line bracket fitted together with revised routing for the fuel pipe

7 vehicles · built 12 Jan 2012 to 9 Oct 2015

Affected vehicles have had an incorrect set of settings in Dynamic Mode. Dynamic Mode therefore does not provide adequate stability suspension stiffness nor provide adequate stability control system operation thereby increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Fix: Vehicles will have dynamic mode disabled.

20 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2024 to 24 Jan 2025

On affected vehicles the incorrect specification of plastic was used to manufacture the oil filter housing. This housing may over time and with vehicle use crack. This could result in oil under pressure leaking and coming into contact with hot components of the engine which may result in a fire. Additionally oil may leak onto the road surface posing a skid hazard.

Fix: Replace the oil filter housing complete with filter and associated O-rings.

599 vehicles · built 3 Dec 2020 to 27 Feb 2024

On affected vehicles converted by JLR Classic Works the brake pipes may have been incorrectly assembled to the brake modulator.

Fix: Vehicles will have the brake pipe routing inspected and corrected if necessary.

6 vehicles · built 19 Oct 2011 to 21 Jan 2016

A concern has been identified where the clamps used to secure the fuel injectors into the cylinder head on certain AJ20-D6 engines may crack allowing the injector to come loose. This loose injector could become unseated allowing fuel to be pushed past the injector seal from the combustion chamber or the fuel feed system.

Fix: A fuel leak in this area could result in fuel spill onto hot engine components which may result in a fire.

vehicle count not given · built 27 Nov 2023 to 27 Nov 2023

For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.

Fix: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.

15,408 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2019 to 19 Jan 2022

For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.

Fix: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.

47,815 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2019 to 27 Feb 2024

On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible.

Fix: Software update to the Powertrain control module.

770 vehicles · built 3 Jul 2023 to 23 Sep 2023

Front axle casing may fail causing the suspension to collapse.

Fix: Fit an additional bracket mounted to the end of the axle case tube to ensure that in the event of failure the wheel hub assembly and suspension is restrained.

9,923 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2010 to 28 Sep 2012

For certain 2023 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Land Rover Range Rover Range Rover Sport Range Rover Velar Discovery and Defender vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn�t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.

Fix: The engine cam carrier will be inspected and where an incorrectly machined cam carrier is found replace it with a correctly machined component. Depending on mileage and engine conditions further associated components may require replacement.

499 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2022 to 9 Jan 2023

On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the engine coolant elbow replaced. In addition a turbocharger feed coolant pipe will be replaced.

18,151 vehicles · built 15 Jul 2020 to 18 Jan 2023

Damaged front seat belt pretensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor.

Fix: Inspect the seat belt pretensioner tube for damage and if damage is identified the seat belt retractor will be replaced.

2,981 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2021 to 18 May 2022

The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed.

Fix: Fit the occupant detection sensor to the front passenger seat.

509 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2020 to 11 Aug 2021

The fixings connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the specified torque value.

Fix: Inspect the exhaust downpipe to catalytic converter joint. If the fixings are present torque them up to the required torque specification. If any fixings are missing they will be replaced and torqued to the required specification.

4,002 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2020 to 11 Mar 2021

P053 campaigned vehicles - Brake Disc to Hub Bolts where the front brake pipe from caliper to the brake flexible hose is subsequently showing signs of a chafe condition in some instances it has been reported that a noise is present or the loss of brake fluid has occurred. If the brake pipe continues to chafe through sudden loss of brake fluid could be experienced. Brake fluid loss will illuminate a red warning triangle. Brake fluid loss will ultimately result in extended brake pedal travel combined with reduced braking performance in the corresponding brake circuit increasing stopping distances. Loss of one braking circuit could compromise vehicle stability and significantly increase the risk of an accident.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. Where recall campaign P053 is yet to be completed provide the P053 remedy and ensure that the specified clearances are achieved following completion of the P053 recall remedy. In the case of vehicles that have already had recall campaign P053 completed the dealer will ensure the correct clearances are achieved. If there are any signs of damage to the left hand right hand or both sides of the front brake pipe the damaged pipe will be replaced.

1,178 vehicles · built 24 Oct 2014 to 5 Jan 2015

The fixing bolts for the front and rear hub assemblies are not to specification. The bolts could break and cause loud noise followed by severe vibration wheel lock possibly a bolt could puncture the brake disc or even if all the bolts are damaged the hub may become insecure to the axle. The aforementioned will cause instability and significantly increase the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all the front and rear wheel hub fixings. If any damaged has been caused by bolts failing the affected components will be replaced.

• DEFENDER: 1,166 vehicles · built 4 Dec 2014 to 6 Jan 2015
• DEFENDER: 1,166 vehicles · built 24 Oct 2014 to 4 Dec 2014

It has been established that in extreme cases the front axle tube could fracture over a period of time. If not identified this could result in the detachment of the wheel and hub assembly.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional brackets to hold the hub/tube assembly in place should the tube fracture.

2,666 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2010 to 5 Jul 2011

Some seat belt mounting bracket bolt/studs may be out of specification as they may have suffered Hydrogen Embrittlement during production. Occupants will normally notice the failure by the looseness or detachment of seat belt brackets. If the issue is not rectified occupants may not be restrained in their seat if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the seat belt mounting brackets.

6,136 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2010 to 31 Jan 2012

It is possible that the transfer box output shaft may not be to specification. This can allow oil to leak between the output shaft and the drive flange. This can result in oil entering the parking brake drum and contaminating the brake linings which can affect the parking brake efficiency.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the cleaning and resealing of the drive flange to output shaft plus the replacement of any contaminated brake linings.

23,175 vehicles · built 5 Oct 2007 to 4 Nov 2010

Parking brake efficiency can be impaired as a result of an incorrectly assembled oil seal at the transfer box output shaft allowing oil to contaminate the brake linings.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary fit a new oil seal degrease the back plate and drum and replace the brake linings.

5,003 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2007 to 13 Feb 2008

A potential fluid leak from the brake modulator may result in a reduction in the efficiency of the service brake or in the worst case complete failure of the service brake system.

Fix: Recall all potentially affected vehicles and fit stronger valve covers to the brake modulator.

59,616 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1998 to 1 Dec 2003

Land Rover has received a small number of reports that detail a potential abrasion condition between the front left hand flexible brake hose and tyre. In extreme circumstances dependant upon the position of the hose the front left hand tyre can contact the hose and cause abrasion to the outer lining material which could result in a brake fluid leak.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the clearance between the hose and tyre where abrasion or limited clearance is found the hose must be replaced.

14,727 vehicles

The front seats may not latch positively following operation of the seat tip lever. In consequence the seat squab (backrest) could attempt to fold forward if the vehicle should be brought to a very rapid stop.

Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled for examination of the operation and integrity of the front seat tip lever and latching mechanism. In cases where the mechanism is found to bind a new seat frame assembly will be fitted.

4,368 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2000 to 28 Feb 2001

As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of quality assured parts.

12,965 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1998 to 30 Jun 1999