2012 Land Rover LR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LR2 years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover LR2. That ranks 7th out of 8 LR2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 172,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Land Rover LR2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 172,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 172,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 17% | 172,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Land Rover LR2 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued.
Risk: Insufficiently torqued brake caliper bolts may result in the brake caliper detaching. A detached brake caliper may lead to a loss of brake function. Additonally, the caliper may strike a wheel resulting in the sudden deflation of a tire. Either situation may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS was blinking. The ABS, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fault…
Gas leak and can be dangerous, start a fire, I know this Land Rover flange is a recall in Land Rover lr4 and Range Rover sport but this should be a recall for Land Rover lr2 as well, same vehicle part having issues The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership awaiting repairs.
Vehicle wonât start due to ground cable failure affecting drive during driving can cause accidents A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership waiting for repairs.
The first day I purchased car problems started there was a rattle in the front end and emergency brake did not work. I drove for a short time because dealer told me it was a good reliable car and it shouldnt give me any problems. The rattle got worse tried to talk to dealer but he would not return…
The the left and right back window and passenger window are malfunctioning ,when you open it you can't close. This brand and the value not supposed to break too early if you compare to the cheap vehicles .i'm scared to open the window because because you can't close especially when winter,sand…
Other Land Rover LR2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 LR2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 LR2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 LR2 | 12 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 LR2 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010 LR2 | 21 | 2 |
| 2009 LR2 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 LR2 | 85 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover LR2?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Land Rover LR2?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Land Rover LR2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LR2 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.