2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Evoque years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That ranks 7th out of 15 Range Rover Evoque model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (10 complaints, 31%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 32owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 31% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 19% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 16% | 35,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 13% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% | 28,758 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 30,023 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 61,175 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 18,540 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 6% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 4,482 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 67,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Loss of Brake Power Assist (EA20001) — opened Aug 31, 2020, closed Feb 27, 2023.
- Loss of Brake Power Assist (PE18014) — opened Dec 1, 2018, closed Sep 10, 2020.
- Powered vehicle rollaway (PE16015) — opened Dec 16, 2016, closed Aug 11, 2020.
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 Evoque. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that occasionally, there were unknown warning lights that illuminated on and off. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor…
2012 Range Rover Evoque suddenly, and without warning died while driving in traffic, and would not restart. It needed to be pushed away from oncoming traffic. A sheriff deputy was summoned to control traffic, as we did this. There were no warning lamps, or messages appearing on the display, both…
While driving 2012 Range Rover Evoque the engine light turned on. The vehicle was taken to the mechanical shop where the light was diagnosed as a cracked engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo. Doing research, it was found that the OEM manufacturer knows about the issues of the cracking engine exhaust…
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving at 30-40 MPH, the suspension of the vehicle emitted abnormal metallic sounds intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who lifted the vehicle and diagnosed that an unknown vehicle clamp…
In about Feb 2017, we purchased this vehicle, a 2012 Range Rover Evoque (5 door), from a GMC dealership; it was previously owned. When purchased, an exhaust smell was noticed inside of the vehicle and the vehicle was returned to the dealership for service and inspection into the cause of the odor…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
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 Range Rover Evoque a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover Evoque model years, the 2012 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.