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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 50owner complaints
- 3crash reports
- 1fire report
- 25%fail the UK MOT
50 complaints, against an average of 44 for the other 12 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model years.
Every Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
The components named most often in the 50 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 50 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?4 owners · 8%
- Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque stall, lose power or shut off while driving?3 owners · 6%
- Has the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque had engine failures?3 owners · 6%
- Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have rust or paint problems?3 owners · 6%
Has the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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.
EU Safety GateThe deployment of the ammonium nitrate inflator can cause it to burst when there has been a degradation of the propellant.Such a rupture of the inflator can cause metal fragments to be projected at great speed through the airbag into the interior of the vehicle, which can result in serious and even fatal injuries for the occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 03/04/2026; Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Request to STOP DRIVING; Date of entry into force: 03/04/2026
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 GateIn very extreme cases, fatigue failure of one or both of the steering gear mounting fixings may occur.Years estimatedShould both bolts fatigue, the steering gear will slip into a fixed position within the vehicles front sub-frame, restricting the available steering lock. Restricted steering lock would prevent the driver from being able to steer the vehicle as normal. Should this occur, the driver may not be able to take evasive steering action in an emergency, leading 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 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
How often does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Range Rover Evoque owners report?
12 of the 50 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 vehicle out of nowhere began to make a werid clacking noise (possibly the lifters so we thought) my husband immediately pulled off the freeway the car sputtered; The engine immediately SEIZED, BEGAN TO SMOKE, and CAUGHT FIRE.
In January 2025 I noticed light ticking/knocking at startup, idle, and while driving. On January 23, 2025 I searched online for how to check the oil level and for an L322 dipstick location (there is none). Only after finding a YouTube video with an undocumented override (double-pressing the “Cancel” button) was I able to see the oil level on January 31, 2025, and it showed zero. I added oil immediately, but the knocking gradually worsened over the following months until very loud clattering began on July 4, 2025. The electronic oil level monitoring and warning system failed. When I followed…
Gearbox failure. NO warning lamps, symptoms or messages prior to the incident. While driving down the road, upon accelerating; the vehicle would not move forward. The shift was in drive. There was an indicating (grinding) noise beneath the vehicle. Had this been on a highway it had great potential to become a severe danger to myself and passengers, or other drivers! found to be transfer case and connecting transmission spline ground to a powder. It was towed to the Land Rover service department.
When curving left, driving 50mph, the slightest bump, such as a lane marker makes the front passenger wheel bounce independently from the other three tires and makes the steering wheel shake. It's possible to lose control. The problem has been identified as a control arm. I have had this problem repaired 3 times. Why does this keep happening, specifically to that side? Repairs took place in 2016, 2018, 2024
The component that Failed was the transmission outline Spline due to lack of lubrication from the factory. This causes the component to fail over time due to corrosion. When this component fails it makes the whole driveline fail/slip. Can happen while making a turn with fast approaching vehicles coming at your through the opposite lane. Also makes the vehicles parking function fail. As the car will roll freely when the shift indicator is in the Park position. The problem has been diagnosed by a certified Mechanic There are no warning lamps, messages or symptoms when this problem happens…
While driving 2012 Range Rover Evoque the engine light turned on. The vehicle was taken to the mechanical shop where the light was diagnosed as a cracked engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo. Doing research, it was found that the OEM manufacturer knows about the issues of the cracking engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo since the metal that used to make it is a metal alloy. The replacement engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo part that the OEM sells to repair it is made out of steel and is a costly repair. The OEM puts cost over safety.
In about Feb 2017, we purchased this vehicle, a 2012 Range Rover Evoque (5 door), from a GMC dealership; it was previously owned. When purchased, an exhaust smell was noticed inside of the vehicle and the vehicle was returned to the dealership for service and inspection into the cause of the odor. It was ultimately transferred to a Land Rover dealership in Scottsdale, Arizona (Land Rover North Scottsdale 18100 N Scottsdale Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85054) where they determined the turbo charger had a crack in the manifold. It was replaced. About one and a half years later, this smell returned and I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH EXTENDED THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
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. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. JAKE KAPLAN'S LAND ROVER (1346 BALD HILL RD, WARWICK, RI) AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,300. *DT *AS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. WHILE DRIVING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CONTACT FELT SICK, SLEEPY, AND SUFFERED HEADACHES AND VOMITING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT'S SON NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (LAND ROVER HINSDALE, 300 E OGDEN AVE, HINSDALE, IL, 301-521-3426) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE TURBO MANIFOLD THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND FOUND CARBON MONOXIDE IN HER BLOODSTREAM. THE…
I HAD CONTACTED LAND ROVER BEFORE THE RECALL CONCERNED THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE TAKATA AIRBAG AND THE CONSTANT AMBER MESSAGE. I WAS CONSTANTLY TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT I SHOULD NOT BE CONCERNED. I AM EVEN MORE FRUSTRATED LAND ROVER HAS NOT HAD THE COURTESY TO REACH OUT, APOLOGIZE, AND PROMPTLY FIX THIS ISSUE. FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT PEOPLE SPEND ON THESE VEHICLES YOU WOULD EXPECT SOME DECENCY. I AM PUTTING EVERYONE THAT IS A PASSENGER IN MY CAR AT RISK EVERY ONE MORE DAY LAND ROVER TAKES TO RESPOND
LAST SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017, WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP IN PARAMUS NEW JERSEY FOR OUR RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012, SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICING, WHILE DRIVING I JUST NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS SHOWING UP IN THE CONTROL PANEL WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP. SO AS WE GET THERE IN THE DEALERSHIP, I TOLD THE SERVICE GUY TO INCLUDE THE CHECK OF THE AIRBAG THAT ILLUMINATE IN THE CONTROL PANEL. IN 2 DAYS, WE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP, INFORMING US THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CHANGE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR, THAT COST $1970.00. THE MESSAGE WAS SO…
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: questions owners ask
Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; the most common categories were engine (13, 26%), power train (9, 18%), service brakes (8, 16%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 3 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Across 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (26% of complaints), power train (18% of complaints), service brakes (16% of complaints), air bags (10% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
4 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "While driving 2012 Range Rover Evoque the engine light turned on. The vehicle was taken to the mechanical shop where the light was diagnosed as a cracked engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo." (NHTSA complaint 11481231, August 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
3 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (6%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving, vehicle looses power. this is an intermittent problem and can not be predicted. no signs or signals that there is a problem before car stalls. very scary and dangerous situation. almost got struck from behind." (NHTSA complaint 11088513, April 2018). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque had engine failures?
3 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (6%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "While driving 2012 Range Rover Evoque the engine light turned on. The vehicle was taken to the mechanical shop where the light was diagnosed as a cracked engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo." (NHTSA complaint 11481231, August 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have rust or paint problems?
3 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (6%) describe rust, corrosion or peeling paint. One owner wrote: "The component that Failed was the transmission outline Spline due to lack of lubrication from the factory. This causes the component to fail over time due to corrosion. When this component fails it makes the whole driveline fail/slip." (NHTSA complaint 11484853, September 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Range Rover Evoque
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), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2012 only; combines NHTSA's entries for RANGE ROVER EVOQUE (3-DOOR) and RANGE ROVER EVOQUE (5-DOOR).