2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 46 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Range Rover Evoque years
More complaints than other years 5th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That ranks 5th out of 15 Range Rover Evoque model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 20%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine9 · ~65,000 mi
Air Bags7 · ~38,135 mi
Fuel/propulsion System7 · ~39,000 mi
Service Brakes7 · ~52,600 mi
Power Train6 · ~57,625 mi
Electrical System5 · ~15,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control4 · ~61,125 mi
Structure3
Unknown or Other3 · ~22,010 mi
Visibility/wiper3 · ~46,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine920%65,000——
Air Bags715%38,135——
Fuel/propulsion System715%39,000——
Service Brakes715%52,600——
Power Train613%57,625——
Electrical System511%15,000——
Vehicle Speed Control49%61,125——
Structure37%———
Unknown or Other37%22,010——
Visibility/wiper37%46,200——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)12%75,000——
Exterior Lighting12%———
Fuel System, Gasoline12%95,000——
Seat Belts12%15,198——
Steering12%———
Wheels12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 7 complaints
2014: 3201432015: 2201522016: 6201662017: 3201732018: 3201832019: 5201952020: 4202042021: 7202172022: 7202272023: 2202322024: 1202412025: 1202512026: 220262

n = 46 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls (1)

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Air bagsJul 1, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V395000 · 40,551 vehicles

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.

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.

While driving my 2013 Range Rover Evoque, the hood unexpectedly opened and flew upward, striking and shattering the windshield and significantly obstructing my visibility. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop without colliding with another vehicle or object and was not injured. There were no…

Structure · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766910

The head lights arbitrarily go off on their own when driving. It doesn’t happened when going over something /bump in road. Turn lights back on & they go back off intermittently. It’s very dangerous driving at night to all of a sudden lights go off.

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755459

The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH for two hours, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local…

Service Brakes · received Aug 27, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11683370

The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however…

Power Train · received Aug 5, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11606560

The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while shifted into driver(D) or reverse(R), with the "Transmission Fault, Select Park Before Engine Stop" messages. The vehicle was initially taken to…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 5, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11548501

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Owners most often report engine, air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 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 2013 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.