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2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2015 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
  • 130owner complaints
  • 10crash reports
  • 3fire reports
  • 18%fail the UK MOT

The most complained-about Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year on file: 130 complaints, against an average of 37 for the other 12 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

The components named most often in the 130 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Steering42 (32.3%)
  2. Engine29 (22.3%)
  3. Suspension24 (18.5%)
  4. Power Train22 (16.9%)
  5. Electrical System14 (10.8%)
  6. Service Brakes11 (8.5%)
  7. Fuel/Propulsion System8 (6.2%)
  8. Structure7 (5.4%)

What symptoms do 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 130 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque been recalled?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 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 2015 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.

UK DVSASecurity Guidance Recall R/2025/149 · May 9, 2025 · built Jan 2013 to Nov 2020 · Risk and fix

Risk: Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. there is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft.

Fix: Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.

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UK DVSASecurity Enhancement Recall R/2024/146 · Jan 27, 2025 · built Jan 2015 to Jun 2019 · Risk and fix

Risk: For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.

Fix: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.

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UK DVSAVehicles may have received during a repair a remanufactured steering rack Recall R/2021/232 · Jul 8, 2021 · built Nov 2013 to Aug 2017 · Risk and fix

Risk: Vehicles may have received during a repair a remanufactured steering rack where the track rod ends have not been installed correctly.

Fix: Inspect the steering rack and repair if required

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UK DVSAVehicle failed to achieve the required levels of co2 emissions Recall R/2019/046 · Aug 29, 2019 · built Mar 2015 to Jun 2018 · Risk and fix

Risk: Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.

Fix: Solutions include hardware and software changes.

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UK DVSAVehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of co2 emissions Recall R/2019/049 · Apr 10, 2019 · built Mar 2015 to Jul 2018 · Risk and fix

Risk: Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.

Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest version.

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UK DVSAShort circuit may occur Recall R/2016/302 · Dec 31, 2016 · built Jul 2015 to Oct 2015 · Risk and fix

Risk: Vehicles included in safety recall R/2016/302 (P075) have received a modification which has subsequently been determined as not durable for the life of the vehicle. The engine harness may chafe on an engine bracket and cause engine malfunction. In extreme cases the engine may cut out.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect harness and repair as necessary. Fit new bracket and secure harness.

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UK DVSAFuel may leak Recall R/2016/131 · Aug 3, 2016 · built Mar 2015 to Apr 2016 · Risk and fix

Risk: The under bonnet fuel hoses routed on top of the engine may chafe against a plastic moulded noise suppressing material retaining posts on the underside of the engine top cover. The fuel hoses can over time chafe through the protective sleeve and fuel hose. Should the fuel hose wear through there will be an increased diesel fuel odour due to diesel fuel leaking. If this warning is ignored diesel fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold (potential fire hazard) or onto the road surface (potential skid hazard).

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and ensure the securing washers are pushed fully home. Additionally remove 8mm from the plastic moulded retaining posts. The tape wrapped around the fuel hose protective sleeve and the fuel hose will be visually inspected and replaced if there are signs of damage.

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UK DVSAVehicle may cut out Recall R/2015/235 · Dec 8, 2015 · built Jul 2015 to Oct 2015 · Risk and fix

Risk: An engine harness may not have been routed correctly during assembly. This may chafe and cause engine malfunction. In extreme cases the engine may cut out.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect harness and repair as necessary. Fit new bracket and secure harness.

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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. Alert SR/01233/26 · reported by France · Apr 24, 2026 · Measures

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

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EU Safety GateCertain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO² and may not conform with the certified condition.CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. Alert A11/0011/19 · reported by United Kingdom · Mar 8, 2019 · Measures

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: 07/02/2019

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EU Safety GateCertain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition.CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. Alert A11/0013/19 · reported by United Kingdom · Mar 8, 2019 · Measures

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: 07/02/2019

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EU Safety GateIn certain diesel engine vehicles, the under-bonnet fuel hoses have been misrouted, causing the nylon fuel hoses to chafe.Diesel fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold or onto the road surface, which could cause an accident or an under-bonnet fire. Alert A12/0795/16 · reported by United Kingdom · Jul 1, 2016 · Measures

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: Unknown

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EU Safety GateGlass panels that have no chemical bond to the adhesive could detach from the vehicle whilst the vehicle is in motion.Years estimatedWhere a glass panel detaches from the vehicle, it may collide with other vehicles on the road or compel other road users to take evasive action. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Alert A12/0033/16 · reported by United Kingdom · Jan 22, 2016 · Measures

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: 21/12/2015

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How often does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque fail its MOT?

17.6% of 19,156 MOT tests in 2023 on Land Rover Range Rover Evoques first registered in 2015 were a fail6.9 points better than the average car of the same age
  1. Tyres30%
  2. Lights and electrics28%
  3. Brakes26%
  4. Suspension12%
  5. Visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors)10%
  6. Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%

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 2015, 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque owners report?

12 of the 130 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.

My 2015 Land Rover Range Rover underwent recall-related suspension repair work at Land Rover Orlando. Shortly after the repair, I began hearing an extremely loud noise from the front of the vehicle. The noise was severe enough that I informed the dealership I was afraid to drive the vehicle. I sent videos of the noise to the dealership. After reviewing the videos, dealership personnel advised that the issue was likely related to the air strut assembly or control arm bushings. The vehicle was later inspected by an independent mechanic. During that inspection, it was discovered that the front…
Suspension, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11741623 · Jun 2, 2026
Known Recall Issue: The failure pattern aligns with known manufacturer defect categories involving: •Engine torque / internal engine failure conditions •Cooling system failure leading to overheating Shortly after I purchased my 2015 Range Rover, I started to have repeated and escalating safety-critical failures involving sudden loss of power, engine malfunction, and vehicle shutdown while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle has experienced multiple incidents of complete or partial power loss while in motion, resulting in near-collision events. Despite repeated repairs by authorized…
Electrical System, Service Brakes, EngineNHTSA complaint 11731724 · Apr 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact experienced the failure and indicated that while driving at various speeds, there was a rattling sound, and vibration was coming from the front…
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11726478 · Mar 23, 2026
THE PLATE THAT HOLDS UP THE GAS TANK IS RUSTING AWAY, CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO NOT BE FULLY SUPPORTED THIS COULD LEAD TO THE WHOLE GAS TANK BEING INSECURE
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11717812 · Feb 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11712364 · Jan 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while accelerating or making a turn, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle, and the vehicle vibrated. The contact stated that the failure had become more persistent and noticeable over time. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Steering, SuspensionNHTSA complaint 11701538 · Nov 25, 2025
NHTSA Complaint Update : Final Submission Subject: AMENDMENT for 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Rollaway: Confirmed CAN Bus Communication Failure & Pattern Consistent with Recall 16V-368 I am submitting this update to my original complaint regarding a life-threatening rollaway incident on April 4, 2025, involving my 2015 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN: [XXX] .) New Critical Information: Diagnostic Confirmation: During evaluation by Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLRNA), the vehicle registered the fault code: “High Speed CAN Communication Bus Missing Message.” JLRNA’s engineer confirmed this…
Power TrainCrashNHTSA complaint 11695513 · Oct 24, 2025
Incident Description: On April 4, 2025, after placing the vehicle in "Park," it suddenly and rapidly began reversing without driver input. The open door struck me, knocking me to the ground and the vehicle rolled over my legs, groin and arm before stopping after colliding with a dirt pile. This resulted in severe injuries and hospitalization. The vehicle’s gear selector is the rotary dial type. Post incident diagnostic reports showed communication faults between the shifter assembly and transmission control. Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLRNA) currently has the vehicle under extended…
Power TrainCrashNHTSA complaint 11695145 · Oct 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after accelerating from being parked, the check engine warning light and a red explanation sign were illuminated. The message that the vehicle was in restricted mode was displayed on the instrument panel and the contact continued to drive approximately 25 MPH, causing the vehicle…
Steering, Suspension, EngineNHTSA complaint 11668519 · Jun 23, 2025
My car has 58000 miles And the alternator failed on the way due to valve cover gasket leaking oil on top of alternator to and ultimately fail. Due to alternator failure the cars driving features shutdown within few seconds all the warning lights came up and emergency braking, suspension and gears stopped working. This is a serious concern as the car systems shutdown this could have put me in a dangerous situations in mountains
Electrical System, Service Brakes, EngineNHTSA complaint 11557342 · Nov 28, 2023
Vehicle has stress cracking bilaterally on front bumper where it meets the fender , looks like it is due to heat or excess tension from headlight. Cracks are split down the sides symmetrically and end result is requiring a brand new bumper at thousands of dollars. LTB00738NAS2 Is a technical bulletin describing exact issue but land rover states this bulletin doesn’t matter to me as I am out of factory warranty and there is no recall. The bumper being adrift reduces safety of the vehicle and interferes with alignments of sensors used for parking, collision avoidance, and other ADAS systems.
Structure, Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11433876 · Sep 21, 2021
I HAD BACKED IN TO THE GARAGE AND TURNED THE 'KNOB' TO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, I HAD REMOVED MY SEATBELT BUT NOT EXITED THE CAR YET AND THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS WITH SOME FORCE AND BREAKING DIDN'T STOP IT, ONLY AFTER I HIT THE BUTTON TO CUT IT OFF, MULTIPLE TIMES, DID IT FINALLY SHUT DOWN. MY HUSBAND WAS BEHIND THE CAR, GETTING READY TO GET THE GROCERIES OUT OF THE REAR. THIS VEHICLE STRUCK HIM AND WENT THRU THE KITCHEN WALL OF OUR CONDO. HIS LEG WAS STUCK UNDER THE TIRE WHICH THAT WAS TURNING ON TOP OF HIS CALF. I AM ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE CAR WAS IN PARK BC NOT ONLY WAS THE KNOB SET AT…
Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service BrakesCrashNHTSA complaint 11389735 · Jan 25, 2021

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: questions owners ask

Is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque; the most common categories were steering (42, 32.3%), engine (29, 22.3%), suspension (24, 18.5%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 10 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 6 injuries were reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Across 130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are steering (32.3% of complaints), engine (22.3% of complaints), suspension (18.5% of complaints), power train (16.9% of complaints), electrical system (10.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have any recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

10 of the 130 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (7.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "My 2015 range rover evoque with 52,000 miles on it, lost power while driving on the freeway. i was unable to accelerate and keep up with traffic even with the gas pedal complete to the floor." (NHTSA complaint 11388507, January 2021). 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have rust or paint problems?

6 of the 130 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (4.6%) describe rust, corrosion or peeling paint. One owner wrote: "The plate that holds up the gas tank is rusting away, causing the gas tank to not be fully supported this could lead to the whole gas tank being insecure" (NHTSA complaint 11717812, February 2026). 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.

What causes clunking or suspension noise in the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

5 of the 130 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (3.8%) describe suspension clunks, worn parts or air suspension failures. One owner wrote: "Front right knuckle cracked and separated from upper control arm ball joint causing front lower control arm ball joints to fail and inner CV axle joint to separate and also cause damage to air spring." (NHTSA complaint 11556414, November 2023). 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 is the check engine light on in my 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

4 of the 130 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (3.1%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Loss of power. high rpm, eco mode not working. check engine light on with code for turbo loss of power. only 47k miles. will not shift properly. major power loss" (NHTSA complaint 11278366, November 2019). 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), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only; combines NHTSA's entries for RANGE ROVER EVOQUE (3-DOOR) and RANGE ROVER EVOQUE (5-DOOR).

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