2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Evoque years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Range Rover Evoque model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 27%), typically at around 22,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 51owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 14 | 27% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 22% | 13,456 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 20% | 7,428 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 18% | 13,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 16% | 10,567 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 12% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 10% | 11,175 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 13,865 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 32,193 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 13,289 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 13,456 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Risk: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
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.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a potential safety defect involving windshield water intrusion on my 2017 Range Rover Evoque. My vehicle is experiencing water entering the passenger and driver's compartment through the windshield/sealing area. This is not ordinary cosmetic wear or damage…
Component Structure: Equipment Summary: While driving when the weather is raining the water is dripping inside the SUV. A leaking, separating roof/windshield on the Range Rover often indicates a faulty windshield seal or, more commonly, clogged/disconnected sunroof so it appears to be separating…
I am the owner of a 2017 Range Rover Evoque (VIN: [XXX] ) purchased from Star Auto Works in March 2025 with approximately 56,000 miles. Within months of purchase, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic turbocharger failure, a critical powertrain component that renders the vehicle unreliable and…
Noticed a fuel odor around the vehicle. Then it started to smell in the cabin also. I took it in to the dealership and the fuel flange has a leak and needs to be replaced.
My vehicle has a push button to start the vehicle, the gear shift suppose to rise upward from the console in order to turn for you proceed to travel and it never comes up. Making you stranded wherever you are. This has caused a great amount of stress. Having to call road side assistance, and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.