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2012 Land Rover LR2 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2012 Land Rover LR2 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 2safety recalls
- 6owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 25%fail the UK MOT
6 complaints, against an average of 8 for the other 3 Land Rover LR2 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2012 Land Rover LR2?
The components named most often in the 6 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2012 Land Rover LR2 been recalled?
2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Air Bags 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper 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.
Risk: Insufficiently torqued brake caliper bolts may result in the brake caliper detaching. A detached brake caliper may lead to a loss of brake function. Additonally, the caliper may strike a wheel resulting in the sudden deflation of a tire. Either situation may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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 Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9.
Is the 2012 Land Rover LR2 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAFire may occur
Risk: It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.
EU Safety GateDiesel fuel can leak from the engine and pool in the cylinder head injector recess.Years estimatedIf there is a sufficient volume of fuel in the recess, it is possible for the fuel to run onto the exhaust system which could lead to the risk of a fire. The fuel may also run on to the cylinder block and subsequently onto the ground presenting a skid hazard to other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. 17 vehicle fires have been reported.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 01/08/2013
EU Safety GateOne or both of the brake caliper fixings may become sufficiently loosened to detach from the vehicle.Should both fixings become detached, the brake caliper may detach from the rear suspension knuckle and impact with the rotating road wheel, leading to loss of function of a brake circuit and potential sudden deflation of the associated wheel and tyre assembly. Loss of a brake circuit’s function or sudden deflation of a tyre will lead to an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateFluid for the power assisted steering may leak.Years estimatedIf it comes into close proximity to a heat source it may combust.
How often does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2012, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2012 Land Rover LR2 owners report?
6 of the 6 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS was blinking. The ABS, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fault and low engine performance messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery, alternator, and starter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
Gas leak and can be dangerous, start a fire, I know this Land Rover flange is a recall in Land Rover lr4 and Range Rover sport but this should be a recall for Land Rover lr2 as well, same vehicle part having issues The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership awaiting repairs.
Vehicle won’t start due to ground cable failure affecting drive during driving can cause accidents A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership waiting for repairs.
The first day I purchased car problems started there was a rattle in the front end and emergency brake did not work. I drove for a short time because dealer told me it was a good reliable car and it shouldnt give me any problems. The rattle got worse tried to talk to dealer but he would not return my calls and he has done the same with other clients. Dealer told me all cars are hand picked and SAFETY INSPECTED. When the rattle got worse I took it to my repair shop they told me it would be around 10 thousand dollars to repair and be safe. The entire suspension was rusted to pieces and had drill…
THE THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACK WINDOW AND PASSENGER WINDOW ARE MALFUNCTIONING ,WHEN YOU OPEN IT YOU CAN'T CLOSE. THIS BRAND AND THE VALUE NOT SUPPOSED TO BREAK TOO EARLY IF YOU COMPARE TO THE CHEAP VEHICLES .I'M SCARED TO OPEN THE WINDOW BECAUSE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T CLOSE ESPECIALLY WHEN WINTER,SAND STORM ,ETC..
AROUND JANUARY 12, 2021 I WAS HEARING A WEAR NOISE ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL, I THOUGHT WAS THE L-REAR TIRE THAT NEED IT REPLACE, JUST FOR SAFETY, WE REPLACE 4 TIRES AT THE TIME, BUT NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE, WE DECIDE TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOISE STILL LOUD, AND IS WHEN WE FOUND OUT REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND NEED IT TO BE REPAIR ALSO, IN 2 OCCASIONS, CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WE THOUGHT IT WAS BATTERY, BUT BATTERY WAS OK, AND WHEN I BACKING UP THE CAR, YOU CAN HEAR A BIG NOISE LIKE IF SOMETHING IS…
2012 Land Rover LR2: questions owners ask
Is the 2012 Land Rover LR2 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover LR2; the most common categories were electrical system (2, 33.3%), power train (2, 33.3%), air (1, 16.7%). There are 2 safety recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover LR2?
Across 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (33.3% of complaints), power train (33.3% of complaints), air (16.7% of complaints), engine (16.7% of complaints), fuel system (16.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Land Rover LR2; the most recent (campaign 14V395000, 2014-07-01) concerns Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own LR2
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2012 only.