2012 Land Rover LR4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LR4 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover LR4. That ranks 2nd out of 7 LR4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (7 complaints, 28%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 28% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 28% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 16% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 19,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Land Rover LR4 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:mounting plate/flange
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to September 18, 2012. Due to the use of an incorrect primer, the panoramic roof adhesive may not adequately secure the roof assembly.
Risk: The insufficient bond may result in the panoramic roof assembly detaching from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct primer, free of charge. The recall began in August 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P065.
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.
I am writing to formally request a review of my vehicle for inclusion in NHTSA Recall 21V-635, issued May 11, 2022, concerning fuel leaks at the fuel tank flange assembly. My vehicle is a 2012 Land Rover LR4, VIN [XXX] . Although my local Land Rover dealer has informed me that my VIN is not…
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair…
I noticed and smelled fuel while parked in garage and researched the recall and was not informed by landrover
My 2012 LR4 engine completely seized on the highway in July 2022 while I was traveling at 75mph. I was incredibly lucky to be in the right hand lane (after passing 2 large trucks) when I heard and felt the extremely abrupt "clunk" come from the engine. The red engine light came on and my LR4 no…
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, he started to smell fuel fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated the service engine soon warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover LR4?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Land Rover LR4?
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 LR4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LR4 model years, the 2012 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.