Most common 2012 Land Rover LR4 problems
Share of the 25 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover LR4 complaints by model year
Best LR4 years: 2010. Years to avoid: 2016, 2012. Compare all years →
2012 Land Rover LR4 recalls (2)
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.
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.
What 2012 Land Rover LR4 owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, he started to smell fuel fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated the service engine soon warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel tank, cover, and seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the issue. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,062. Consumer received a recall letter from the manufacturer after the vehicle has been repaired and is offering a refund. To quality for a refund, consumer needed to provide authorized Land Rover retailer with the original paid receipt. …
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that previously there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the garage while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel outlet flange and the failure was remedied. The contact was awaiting a permanent part replacement and reimbursement from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was rust on it and declined to repair the vehicle. 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 failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
My 2012 LR4 engine completely seized on the highway in July 2022 while I was traveling at 75mph. I was incredibly lucky to be in the right hand lane (after passing 2 large trucks) when I heard and felt the extremely abrupt "clunk" come from the engine. The red engine light came on and my LR4 no longer worked. I had to veer off the highway and coast onto the grass. Had I been in the left hand lane still when this happened, the outcome for me and multiple others on the highway that day would not have been good. My Land Rover dealer (where my car was towed back to) confirmed engine failure. They found a torn oil filter and lots of metal shavings in the filter. They also found a damaged piston with indents and grooves on the piston in cylinder 3 and recommended a new engine. In July 2022 (a week prior to the engine failure) I had my car serviced at the Land Rover dealer. …
2012 Land Rover LR4 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 13 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Land Rover LR4 a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 LR4 rates use caution: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the LR4 at the same age. It is one of the LR4 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Land Rover LR4?
The fuel & propulsion system — 14 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year, most often about delivery. Next are the engine & cooling (4) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover LR4 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2012 Land Rover LR4, the most recent from August 12, 2021 (mounting plate/flange). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover LR4?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016 and 2012. See the full Land Rover LR4 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2012 Land Rover LR4 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 99,000 miles; 38% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.