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2010–2016 Land Rover LR4: Suspension fault or vehicle stuck low (air suspension compressor)

Likely causes, ranked

  1. Worn compressor or failed relayDIY
  2. Air leaks in springs or linesShop
  3. Stuck exhaust valve or dryerShop

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Symptom: A suspension fault message, the vehicle sitting low or refusing to raise, and codes such as C1A20 or C1A13.

Likely causes

  1. Compressor and relay. Land Rover bulletins cover compressor delivery valve, dryer and relay replacement.
  2. Leaks. Leaks make the compressor work too hard and wear it out.

DIY or shop?

Relay and fuses are DIY. Compressors and leak hunting are a shop job.

Useful steps

  1. Read the suspension codes.
  2. Check the compressor relay and fuse.
  3. Find leaks before replacing the compressor.

Vehicle focus: 2010–2016 Land Rover LR4.

Safety / mechanic note

A vehicle stuck at the wrong height can handle poorly. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.

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Recalls & service bulletins

No recalls or service bulletins are listed for this page yet.

NHTSA complaints: 18 keyword-matched complaints for Land Rover LR4 2010–2016 (of 39 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).

Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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What actually fixed it?

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