Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years to avoid (and the best years)
338 NHTSA owner complaints and 23 recalls across 9 model years, 2012 to 2020. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 338complaints
- 23recalls
- 13reported crashes
- 6reported fires
- 7reported injuries
Which Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years should you avoid?
No Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year has 43 complaints on file.
What are the best Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2019 (11), 2018 (20) and 2012 (30). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 50 | 1.2× | 15 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 11 | 0.3× | 0 | 0 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2018 | 20 | 0.5× | 2 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2017 | 46 | 1.1× | 2 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2016 | 47 | 1.1× | 1 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Wipers and visibility |
| 2015 | 59 | 1.4× | 1 | 5 | 2 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2014 | 32 | 0.7× | 2 | 1 | 2 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2013 | 43 | 1.0× | 1 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2012 | 30 | 0.7× | 2 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Engine |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 54 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain18 (33%)
- Electrical & infotainment9 (17%)
- Steering, suspension & tires8 (15%)
- Structure & body8 (15%)
- Other systems5 (9%)
Recalls (23)
Electrical system · 26V599000 · Sep 2026 · model year 2020
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 26V248000 · Apr 2026 · model year 2020
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 25V454000 · Jul 2025 · model year 2020
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.
Airbags · 25V088000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2020
An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Airbags · 25V089000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2020
An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Airbags · 22V080000 · Feb 2022 · model year 2020
An SRS system warning light that falsely illuminates could prevent the detection of an actual air bag system failure, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Airbags · 21V168000 · Mar 2021 · model year 2020
In the event of a crash, an unfolded knee air bag may not offer the driver full protection, increasing the risk for injury.
Seat belts · 20V793000 · Dec 2020 · model year 2020
Seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Safety · 20V794000 · Dec 2020 · model year 2020
A seat cover that burns too quickly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Electrical system · 20V751000 · Dec 2020 · model year 2020
The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 20V683000 · Nov 2020 · model year 2020
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Tires · 20V517000 · Aug 2020 · model year 2020
Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, negatively impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 20E017000 · Mar 2020 · model year 2020
An improperly manufactured headliner may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Structure · 19V840000 · Nov 2019 · model year 2020
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of side curtain air bags, the metal plate could detach from the headliner and strike vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Body & glass · 19V421000 · Jun 2019 · model year 2020
The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Tires · 18V088000 · Feb 2018 · model year 2018
If the vehicle fails to warn the driver of low tire pressure, driving the vehicle may result in tire tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 18V087000 · Feb 2018 · model year 2018
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 16V941000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2017
In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Suspension · 16V889000 · Dec 2016 · model years 2016, 2017
If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 16V614000 · Aug 2016 · model years 2014, 2015
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Airbags · 14V395000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2012, 2013
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.
Suspension · 14V155000 · Mar 2014 · model year 2014
The damaged bolts may fail, allowing the link arm to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 12V563000 · Dec 2012 · model year 2012
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.