2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Range Rover Evoque years
Not enough data 11th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That ranks 11th out of 15 Range Rover Evoque model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems

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

Engine3 · ~50,000 mi
Air Bags2
Electrical System1 · ~50,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~50,000 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine350%50,000——
Air Bags233%———
Electrical System117%50,000——
Exterior Lighting117%50,000——
Steering117%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 2 complaints
2021: 1202112023: 1202312025: 2202522026: 220262

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls (3)

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Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converterSep 17, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V599000 · 23,677 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converterApr 17, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V248000 · 170,169 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

Air bags:passenger side frontal:cushionJul 7, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V454000 · 21,000 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020–2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.

Fix: Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.

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.

The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled and then failed to return to normal operation. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757015

I received a letter in August 2025 informing me about the passenger airbag recall for 2020-2025MY Land Rover Range Rover Evoque that said parts and remedy are not yet available. I received a second letter in February 2026 that said parts and remedy are available and advising I schedule a service…

Air Bags · received Mar 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11728255

The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V454000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for parts…

Air Bags · received Dec 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11704224

Loss of power steering assist while turning, second occurrence Rover issued a TSB N614NAS2 UPS8021-5B for this very issue however our 2021 Evoque is not listed There is no loss of fluid , contributing to this issue First occurrence showed SOS message in display Second occurrence showed lane…

Steering · received Jun 9, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11665809

The coolant is disappearing, the level is going down all the time. There is no external leak. I’m refilling the coolant tank every week. It might go into the engine but I’m not sure. The engine runs hot all the time after every drive. Thank you!

Engine · received Aug 5, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11536703

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.