Range Rover Evoque (L538)
Data covers 4 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Unidentified Engine
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2.0T-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 240 hpView details
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AJ20P
2.0L 4-cyl / 237 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
On a used 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (75), the transmission and drivetrain (53) and the electrical system (49). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints on the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque about the engine, all engines combined.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 49 owner complaints on the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque about the electrical system.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque about the fuel system, all engines combined.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque about the body and structure.
Recalls (8)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertible vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be incorrectly set and thus may not illuminate the warning on the instrument panel when a tire's pressure is 25% below the recommended cold inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2014 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured November 27, 2013 and December 4, 2013. The bolts connecting the right hand rear suspension link arm may have been damaged during vehicle production.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque complaints?
Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The systems they name most often are the engine, the transmission and the electrical system.
Is the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have?
NHTSA has 288 owner complaints on file for the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls covering some 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the transmission and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Range Rover Evoque have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2012-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 288 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.