NHTSA Complaint #11667939 — 2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11667939
Vehicle	2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	June 16, 2025
Date Filed	June 19, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The daytime running lights which also dim the overall lights at night, also known as the halo LED light continues to malfuction. I bought this car (2) years ago and I'm now on the second set up LED running lights. There are numerous other reports of this malfunctioning across owners. multiple online forums. this overall poses a large saftey hazard as the light is very dim at night from it not running, also including the daytime light casuing saftey issues for other cars.

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