Land Rover Defender Recalls

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.

Recalled on 30th of October, 2023

Affects builds between Jul 3, 2023 and Sep 23, 2023

front axle casing may fail causing the suspension to collapse

Recalled on 31st of August, 2023

Affects builds between Sep 1, 2010 and Sep 28, 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.

Recalled on 18th of May, 2023

Affects builds between Aug 24, 2022 and Jan 9, 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.

Recalled on 9th of May, 2023

Affects builds between Jul 15, 2020 and Jan 18, 2023

Damaged front seat belt pre tensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor

Recalled on 19th of August, 2022

Affects builds between Dec 12, 2021 and May 18, 2022

Front passenger seats missing occupancy detection sensor system

Recalled on 21st of October, 2021

Affects builds between Jul 10, 2020 and Aug 11, 2021

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

Recalled on 19th of April, 2021

Affects builds between Nov 2, 2020 and Mar 11, 2021

Sudden loss of brake fluid

Recalled on 31st of July, 2017

Affects builds between Oct 24, 2014 and Jan 5, 2015

Braking imbalance may make vehicle unstable

Recalled on 4th of February, 2015

Affects builds between Dec 4, 2014 and Jan 6, 2015

Braking imbalance may make vehicle unstable

Recalled on 4th of February, 2015

Affects builds between Oct 24, 2014 and Dec 4, 2014

Front wheel may detach

Recalled on 28th of November, 2014

Affects builds between Sep 1, 2010 and Jul 5, 2011

Seat belt mounting bracket may fail

Recalled on 8th of August, 2012

Affects builds between Feb 1, 2010 and Jan 31, 2012

Parking brake efficiency can be affected

Recalled on 4th of April, 2011

Affects builds between Oct 5, 2007 and Nov 4, 2010

Parking brake may become ineffective

Recalled on 4th of December, 2009

Affects builds between Jun 7, 2007 and Feb 13, 2008

Possible loss of service brake

Recalled on 31st of March, 2004

Affects builds between Oct 1, 1998 and Dec 1, 2003

Left hand front brake flexible hose concern

Recalled on 22nd of April, 2002

Affects DEFENDER

Insecurity of front seat backrest.

Recalled on 22nd of October, 2001

Affects builds between Aug 1, 2000 and Feb 28, 2001

Engine flywheel may fragment

Recalled on 5th of June, 2000

Affects builds between Sep 1, 1998 and Jun 30, 1999