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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
50
Latest campaign
Jul 1, 2014

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jul 1, 2014
Service brakes, hydraulic1Dec 6, 2012

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 1, 2014Latest campaign
Jul 1, 201414V395000

Air bags

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…

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V395000 · Jul 1, 2014
Dec 6, 201212V563000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc

Insufficiently torqued brake caliper bolts may result in the brake caliper detaching.

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V563000 · Dec 6, 2012
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component50

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
50Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1326010
Power train918100
Service brakes816100
Air bags510000
Suspension48000
Fuel/propulsion system48000
Electrical system36000
Unknown or other36000
Vehicle speed control36000
Engine and engine cooling36001
Visibility/wiper24000
Latches/locks/linkages12000
Fuel system12000
Gasoline12000
Visibility12000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Range Rover Evoque (3-DOOR), Range Rover Evoque (5-DOOR).

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “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…”

    Filed 07/29/2026 · ODI 11753427
  • Electrical system

    “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).”

    Filed 11/24/2025 · ODI 11701275
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 12/10/2024 · ODI 11629881

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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The most recent, 14V395000 (reported July 1, 2014), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 50 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.

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