Owners have filed 27 complaints
about the 2011 Land Rover LR4 with NHTSA between 2014 and 2026.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 7 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 48
Against the median year of the Land Rover LR4. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 76
14.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 21
13% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
212.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
16.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
16.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
425.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
637.5%
150,000+ miles
212.5%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
Configuration
Overall
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Side
Rollover
2011 Land Rover LR4 SUV 4WD
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2014peak 3Aug 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2011 Land Rover LR4
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE20018Opened 5 Nov 2020Closed 24 Mar 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Fuel Tank Outlet Flange Leak
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20-018 on November 5th, 2020, to investigate fuel leak allegations in vehicles equipped with fuel tank outlet flange Part Number AH229039AB. ODI based the investigation on six consumer complaints it had received and, using information gathered from RQ19-004, five field reports and 200 warranty claims in the subject vehicles. At the closing date of PE20-018, the number of related complaints received by ODI has risen to fifteen. In response to an ODI Information Request (IR) letter, Land Rover identified: 57 additional warranty claims (257 total...
Recalls on the 2011 Land Rover LR4
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Old Westbury, NYFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my insurance, and the dealer told me there was a recall, but my engine was dead and it wasn't covered by their warranty, but I checked the recall , the reason for the recall may be that the fuel gauge cannot display accurate fuel pressure, which causes the engine to run at high temperature, and the oil cannot cool down, which eventually causes the oil pump body to burst and cause the engine to break down. If I did not contact the fire alarm, this would be a serious event. Fire is even a direct safety accident in driving. I request to report the accident and ask the dealer to bear the repair costs and all losses caused by the accident damage.
NHTSA complaint #11513959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Old Westbury, NYFire
ENGINE
When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my insurance, and the dealer told me there was a recall, but my engine was dead and it wasn't covered by their warranty, but I checked the recall , the reason for the recall may be that the fuel gauge cannot display accurate fuel pressure, which causes the engine to run at high temperature, and the oil cannot cool down, which eventually causes the oil pump body to burst and cause the engine to break down. If I did not contact the fire alarm, this would be a serious event. Fire is even a direct safety accident in driving. I request to report the accident and ask the dealer to bear the repair costs and all losses caused by the accident damage.
NHTSA complaint #11513959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Old Westbury, NYFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my insurance, and the dealer told me there was a recall, but my engine was dead and it wasn't covered by their warranty, but I checked the recall , the reason for the recall may be that the fuel gauge cannot display accurate fuel pressure, which causes the engine to run at high temperature, and the oil cannot cool down, which eventually causes the oil pump body to burst and cause the engine to break down. If I did not contact the fire alarm, this would be a serious event. Fire is even a direct safety accident in driving. I request to report the accident and ask the dealer to bear the repair costs and all losses caused by the accident damage.
NHTSA complaint #11513959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesHendersonville, NCCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owned a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the brake pedal was depressed in order to regain control. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that while driving approximately at 3 MPH into a parking garage, the vehicle accelerated independently and the brake pedal was depressed with force however it went through the wall of the garage and into the home where it came to a stop after crashing into a generator. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The air bags did deploy. There were no injuries reported. The garage was damaged. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
NHTSA complaint #11505759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
South Easton, MA
SUSPENSION
Bad rear suspension control arm bushing
NHTSA complaint #11757617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,571 milesOneonta, AL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); and associated the failure with the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under the recall. Upon returning to the dealer, the contact was informed by the service tech that there was a part not properly connected to the fuel tank. The contact waited for an additional half hour before the vehicle was returned. Days later, after refueling the vehicle, fuel started pouring directly from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken back to dealer, where a service advisor informed the contact that the mechanic had botched the recall repair and that the flange was not properly connected to the fuel tank. After the second repair, the contact stated that while his wife was driving the vehicle, the gas and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact used a code reader to scan the vehicle and retrieved DTC: P0442-Small EVAP leak. The contact reached out to the dealer and was informed that he had to pay for a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 169,571.
NHTSA complaint #11746689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lexington, MS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11620448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesTampa, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the low coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed to the dealer, the vehicle lost motive power with the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #11613872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a hotel resident observed condensation leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel flange assembly needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: N623 The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred two years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,617.
NHTSA complaint #11609483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murray Siding, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pouring out from top of fuel tank while vehicle running
NHTSA complaint #11543645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Old Westbury, NYFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my insurance, and the dealer told me there was a recall, but my engine was dead and it wasn't covered by their warranty, but I checked the recall , the reason for the recall may be that the fuel gauge cannot display accurate fuel pressure, which causes the engine to run at high temperature, and the oil cannot cool down, which eventually causes the oil pump body to burst and cause the engine to break down. If I did not contact the fire alarm, this would be a serious event. Fire is even a direct safety accident in driving. I request to report the accident and ask the dealer to bear the repair costs and all losses caused by the accident damage.
NHTSA complaint #11513959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Old Westbury, NYFire
ENGINE
When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my insurance, and the dealer told me there was a recall, but my engine was dead and it wasn't covered by their warranty, but I checked the recall , the reason for the recall may be that the fuel gauge cannot display accurate fuel pressure, which causes the engine to run at high temperature, and the oil cannot cool down, which eventually causes the oil pump body to burst and cause the engine to break down. If I did not contact the fire alarm, this would be a serious event. Fire is even a direct safety accident in driving. I request to report the accident and ask the dealer to bear the repair costs and all losses caused by the accident damage.
NHTSA complaint #11513959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Old Westbury, NYFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my insurance, and the dealer told me there was a recall, but my engine was dead and it wasn't covered by their warranty, but I checked the recall , the reason for the recall may be that the fuel gauge cannot display accurate fuel pressure, which causes the engine to run at high temperature, and the oil cannot cool down, which eventually causes the oil pump body to burst and cause the engine to break down. If I did not contact the fire alarm, this would be a serious event. Fire is even a direct safety accident in driving. I request to report the accident and ask the dealer to bear the repair costs and all losses caused by the accident damage.
NHTSA complaint #11513959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesHendersonville, NCCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owned a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the brake pedal was depressed in order to regain control. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that while driving approximately at 3 MPH into a parking garage, the vehicle accelerated independently and the brake pedal was depressed with force however it went through the wall of the garage and into the home where it came to a stop after crashing into a generator. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The air bags did deploy. There were no injuries reported. The garage was damaged. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
NHTSA complaint #11505759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Petersburg, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel smell lead to fuel leaking
NHTSA complaint #11483270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesRiverview, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was then informed by the dealer that the fuel system was defective and also needed to be serviced. While in their possession, the contact was informed that the parking brake module was damaged due to the dealer's mishandling of her vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11479959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesRiverview, FL
PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was then informed by the dealer that the fuel system was defective and also needed to be serviced. While in their possession, the contact was informed that the parking brake module was damaged due to the dealer's mishandling of her vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11479959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Marcos, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2011 LAND ROVER LR4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GASOLINE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO REIMBURSED FOR THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11461168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coral Springs, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I been having a fuel smell from under my 2011 LR4 for several months, which is now severe fuel leaking from the fuel tank, and no warning lights. I have contacted Land Rover to report because of the recall campaign, and was told that nothing can be cover under recall until notified or vin appears on recall. I have waiting for recall letters to be send out, don’t want to pay for repair and then have wait for refund of only. I am afraid to drive LR4 because of the fuel leak, don’t want the gas leak to accidentally be spark and cause fire.
NHTSA complaint #11435459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,000 milesSunrise, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unaware of the location of the source of the fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
NHTSA complaint #11428966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aurora, CO
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel tank How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Slowly leaking fuel during operation. Noticed while parked in driveway. Smell odor. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Pending appointment Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Approximately 2 months prior passed emissions inspections. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? None
NHTSA complaint #11423024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Antonio, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle is leaking fuel from the fuel tank area. The bottom of the tank is wet with fuel. Seems to be coming from the top of the tank. Skid plate is in place and not damaged.
NHTSA complaint #11420940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesPortland, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE STEREO SYSTEM HAS HAD COMPLAINTS FOR MANY YEARS WITH NO RECALL. THE ISSUE IS THE SYSTEM CUTS OUT AND UNUSABLE OR COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE FORCING CALLS TO BE TAKEN BY PHONE. THIS CAN POSE A SAFETY RISK WITH DRIVERS TROUBLESHOOTING WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR 2.5 YEARS WITH NO RESOLUTION. SOFTWARE UPDATES DO NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. PERHAPS THE OEM CAN FIGURE OUT THE KNOWN ISSUE AND SEND CUSTOMERS A SERVICE BULLETIN TO GET THIS SAFETY ISSUE FIXED. OCCASSIONALLY THERE IS ELECTRICAL SMELLS EMANATING FROM DASH. MY WIFE HAS NOTICED THIS MANY TIMES. OTHER THAN THIS PERSISTENT ISSUE THE VEHICLE OPERATES NOMINALLY.
NHTSA complaint #11233853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesNewark, CA
PARKING BRAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER LR4. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO LAND ROVER REDWOOD CITY (440 CONVENTION WAY, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063, (650) 542-7956). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MECHANICAL BRAKE FAILURE AND THE REAR BRAKES AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #11161226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesNewark, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER LR4. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO LAND ROVER REDWOOD CITY (440 CONVENTION WAY, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063, (650) 542-7956). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MECHANICAL BRAKE FAILURE AND THE REAR BRAKES AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #11161226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,793 milesNavarre, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IN ACCESSORY MODE FUEL IS BEING RELEASED FROM A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK ACCESS COVER. THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AREA. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND REPLACE THE FAULTY PART BEFORE IT HAD THE POTENTIAL TO START A FUEL VAPOR FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11122159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesMurrysville, PA
ENGINE
ENGINE SEIZED AT 106K MILES STILL WITHIN GUIDELINES OF LAST OIL CHANGE. LAND ROVER DEALER INDICATES ENGINE FAILURE IS DUE TO LOW OIL. THE OIL LEVEL WAS AT 1.7 QUARTS. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING SYSTEM NEVER ALERTED. THE OIL PRESSURE LEVEL INDICATOR REMAINED NORMAL. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLINE OF THIS SIMILAR SITUATION ON LR4. NO WARNING LIGHTS NO LOW LEVEL INDICATOR.
NHTSA complaint #11099576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesDouglasville, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE RUBBER FINISH ON THE DIALS TO ADJUST THE AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE ARE PEELING OFF AND HAVE BECOME STICKY LIKE GLUE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND IS REGULARLY COMPLAINED ABOUT IN LAND ROVER FORUMS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT HAS AFFECTED 80% OF ALL VEHICLES WITH THESE DIALS. THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CONTROLLER FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER WHICH COSTS OVER $500. PLEASE SEE TO HAVING THIS RECALL MADE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
NHTSA complaint #11057870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ARE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #10809599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.