NHTSA Complaint #11558558 — 2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11558558
Vehicle	2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	November 13, 2023
Date Filed	December 5, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

The passenger side headlight is malfunctioning. The halo and outer bulbs do not come on which disables the daylight running lights and reduces the effectiveness of the headlight at night. There is no warning light or message indicating the failure. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer’s dealer and they confirmed that the headlight is faulty. I feel like this issue should be repaired by the manufacturer and at their expense. My research has shown that this is a common issue in this vehicle and is reason for a recall.

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