2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

< older2013
Complaints
46
per 10K Sold
47.8
US Sales
9,616
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:41,869 mi
#26 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:68,278 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:42,732 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,869
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
68,278
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,732
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Mounting Plate/Flange
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~40,621 vehicles.

14V395000Airbags
~40,551 affected

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.

12V563000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~70 affected

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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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has 46 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 41,869 mi); Brakes (6 complaints, avg 68,278 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 42,732 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 49,620 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 40,621 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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