AI Damage2019 Land Rover Defender: common problems
The maker issued 57 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 57
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- On certain 2017 model year to 2020 model year Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles the Malfunction…
On certain 2017 model year to 2020 model year Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic…
- CLOSED ISSUE - On certain 2017 to 2020 model year Land Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
CLOSED ISSUE - On certain 2017 to 2020 model year Land Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
- Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
- There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
- Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
- Engine Noise
- Engine knocking noise post service engine replacement - incorrect fuel injector installation
- A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected
- Customer reports of 12V battery issues
These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.
- P6 Engine Primary belt shredding - MHEV only
- ENGINE PRIMARY BELT SHREDDING - P6-3.0L MHEV
- Customer reports, Engine Light is on and engine running rough
NHTSA lists 57 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Land Rover Defender?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 57 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Land Rover Defender?
NHTSA lists 57 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Land Rover Defender from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.