Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

▲ Better than typical

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 32
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 4
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2012: 32 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2012	32
2013	46
2014	35
2015	64
2016	47
2017	51
2018	30
2019	11
2020	52
2021	6
2022	5
2023	7
2024	5
2025	1
2026	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

31% · 10 reports

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2012 Range Rover Evoque suddenly, and without warning died while driving in traffic, and would not restart. It needed to be pushed away from oncoming traffic. A sheriff deputy was summoned to control traffic, as we did this.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-26

Also filed under Power train and fuel/propulsion system

While driving in rainy weather for approximately one hour, I went to accelerate to pass a car and there was a loss of power, amber waning light came on, engine light came on and I could not go faster than 35 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-01

On July 28, 2012 my mother and I were driving to new england from Maryland through intermittent thunderstorms at speeds above 65 miles per hour.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-06

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Service brakes

19% · 6 reports

CRASH

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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. While making a left turn and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop and crashed into a garage door at a very slow rate of speed. No injuries were reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-16

Power train

16% · 5 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 4 reports

Air bags

9% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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2013-01-11Service brakes, hydraulic12V563000 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.

Remedy: Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar…

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2014-08-30Air bags14V395000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

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2016-12-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2020-08-11 Powered vehicle rollaway
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2018-12-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2020-09-10 Loss of Brake Power Assist
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2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2023-02-27 Loss of Brake Power Assist
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — pre-purchase inspection

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Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 12V563000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 14V395000 · Air bags

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Worst years1 year

201564

FAQ

Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.