Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 33 | 3.1× | 2 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2015 | 13 | typical | 4 | Engine | Average |
| 2014 | 12 | typical | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2013 | 17 | −13% | 3 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2012 | 25 | 1.4× | 2 | Fuel System | Caution |
| 2011 | 23 | −13% | 1 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2010 | 16 | −30% | 1 | Fuel System | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median LR4 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Land Rover LR4 problems
Latest Land Rover LR4 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Mounting plate/flange
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022.
Air bags › Frontal
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured May 3, 2016 through May 10, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver side frontal air bags that may not inflate properly.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 5, 2016.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to September 18, 2012. Due to the use of an incorrect primer, the panoramic roof adhesive may not adequately secure the roof assembly.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct primer, free of charge. The recall began in August 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 LR4 vehicles manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 9, 2015. Due to an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) software error, the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Traction Control (TC) and Hill Decent Control (HDC)…
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS software, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and LR4 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts with new wheel nuts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Land Rover LR4 should you avoid?
2016 and 2012 — these years have the most complaints relative to other LR4 years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2016.
What is the best year for the Land Rover LR4?
2010 has the fewest complaints compared with other LR4 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Land Rover LR4 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (61), engine & cooling (37) and electrical system (20). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2012 model year.
How many recalls has the Land Rover LR4 had?
7 recalls across 2010–2016. The model year with the most is 2015. See all Land Rover LR4 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.