2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 3, 2026 · 64 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Range Rover Evoque years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That is the most of any Range Rover Evoque model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is engine (22 complaints, 34%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems

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

Engine22 · ~65,000 mi
Power Train17 · ~81,000 mi
Electrical System10 · ~39,212 mi
Fuel/propulsion System6 · ~50,000 mi
Structure6 · ~36,000 mi
Unknown or Other6 · ~43,912 mi
Service Brakes5 · ~40,600 mi
Steering4 · ~94,000 mi
Exterior Lighting3 · ~24,280 mi
Seats3 · ~47,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine2234%65,000——
Power Train1727%81,000——
Electrical System1016%39,212——
Fuel/propulsion System69%50,000——
Structure69%36,000——
Unknown or Other69%43,912——
Service Brakes58%40,600——
Steering46%94,000——
Exterior Lighting35%24,280——
Seats35%47,500——
Wheels35%37,823——
Air Bags23%29,300——
Seat Belts23%44,000——
Vehicle Speed Control23%48,800——
Back Over Prevention12%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)12%53,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling12%77,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance12%———
Fuel System, Gasoline12%150,000——
Lane Departure12%———
Suspension12%94,000——
Visibility/wiper12%666——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 15 complaints
2015: 2201522016: 2201622017: 2201722018: 7201872019: 112019112020: 152020152021: 8202182022: 2202222023: 4202342024: 5202452025: 4202542026: 220262

n = 64 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls (1)

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Power train:automatic transmissionAug 23, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V614000 · 10,455 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.

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.

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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that after refueling, it was discovered that fuel was leaking under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754407

The vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral. I purchased the vehicle in 2023 at a used car dealership. I mentioned that this was happening to the salesmen roughly 1-2 months after I purchased the vehicle when it first happened I asked him if there were any recalls or any repairs done that I should…

Power Train · received Jan 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11709437

The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power after shifting into neutral, as indicated by the gear shift indicator light. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure…

Power Train · received Oct 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11695086

My window is constantly leaking water. I am not the original owner. I went to get the window repaired and the shops say it’s a recall. I never knew it was one. I now have a problem with wiring and I believe that the leaks have lead to this!

Electrical System · received Aug 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11680727

I am reporting a critical and systemic defect affecting Land Rover vehicles equipped with the 2.0L GTDi turbo petrol engine (240 hp), including my 2015 Evoque, My engine suffered catastrophic failure at ~118,000 miles while driving caused by a premature timing chain or tensioner failure. Pistons &…

Engine · received Jun 8, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11665567

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 22 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.