Owners have filed 61 complaints
about the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque with NHTSA between 2014 and 2026.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 9 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 — 50
Against the median year of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 17
3.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 52
30% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2013 compares with every other Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
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D
F
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What breaks on a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
914.8%
Median failure at 40,270 miles
Engine & Cooling
914.8%
Median failure at 65,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
813.1%
Median failure at 63,000 miles
Brakes
711.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 52,600 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
69.8%
Median failure at 57,625 miles
Electrical System
58.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 15,000 mi
Acceleration & Cruise Control
46.6%
Median failure at 61,125 miles
Other & Unspecified
34.9%
Median failure at 22,010 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
34.9%
Median failure at 46,200 miles
Body & Structure
23.3%
Stability & Traction Control
11.6%
Median failure at 75,000 miles
Seat Belts
11.6%
Median failure at 15,198 miles
Wheels
11.6%
Lights
11.6%
Steering
11.6%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
36.5%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
24.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
715.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
919.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1430.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
715.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
48.7%
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.
Feb 2014peak 3Aug 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
EA20001Opened 31 Aug 2020Closed 27 Feb 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Loss of Brake Power Assist
On August 31, 2020, ODI upgraded PE18-014 to Engineering Analysis (EA)20-001 to continue its investigation of brake vacuum pump failures in model year (MY) 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles and peer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) products equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines fitted with Magna vacuum pumps. This investigative activity has focused on the cause, scope, and effect of inadequate vacuum supply at the vehicles brake booster with its attendant increases of brake pedal effort and diminished braking performance. Following a detailed analysis of data collected, the alleged defect is progressive...
PE18014Opened 1 Dec 2018Closed 10 Sep 2020SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Loss of Brake Power Assist
On December 1, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE18-014 to investigate allegations of brake vacuum pump failure in model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. During PE18-014, ODI identified 33 complaints and field reports related to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. Seven of the complaints were received by ODI and 26 were reported as consumer complaints or field reports in the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) response to ODI's Information Request letter for PE18-014. All the complaints and field reports identified by ODI involv...
PE16015Opened 16 Dec 2016Closed 11 Aug 2020POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Powered vehicle rollaway
On December 16, 2016, ODI opened PE16-015 to investigate seven complaints alleging incidents of powered rollaway in model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 Land Rover/Range Rover Evoque and Jaguar XF vehicles. The complaints all alleged that the rollaway incidents occurred after the operators shifted to Park and exited the vehicle with the engine left running. All of the incidents alleged that crashes resulted from the unexpected vehicle movement and three alleged injuries. Two of the complaints counted in the opening resume (ID's 10760326 and 10884136) involved the same vehicle and incident. ODI ha...
Recalls on the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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.
United States — NHTSA
14V395000
AIR BAGS
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.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 40,000 milesWilliamstown, NJCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY LAND ROVER EVOQUE WAS RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY IN THE PARK POSITION (WARMING UP). I STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM MY HOUSE AND WITHIN MINUTES I HEARD A BANG, THE CAR WENT INTO DRIVE AND SMASHED INTO MY FENCE, CONTINUED TO SMASH THROUGH THE FENCE AND LANDED INTO MY POOL. IT STOPPED THERE AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND INSTANCE. THE FIRST INSTANCE HAPPENED IN MARCH 2015. MY CAR WAS IN PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE CAR, RAN BACK INTO MY HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE CAR SLAMMED INTO MY FENCE BUT LUCKILY A CEMENT POST STOPPED IT. WHEN I APPROACHED THE CAR IT WAS IN THE PARK GEAR AND LUCKILY NO EXTERNAL DAMAGE WAS DONE. THIS SHIFT GEAR NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT FOR A POTENTIAL RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10936730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,600 milesTyler, TXCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED FLUID COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID HOSE WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,600.
NHTSA complaint #10936658 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Daytona Beach, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The head lights arbitrarily go off on their own when driving. It doesn’t happened when going over something /bump in road. Turn lights back on & they go back off intermittently. It’s very dangerous driving at night to all of a sudden lights go off.
NHTSA complaint #11755459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesRaytown, MO
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH for two hours, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the front brake pads and timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11683370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesRaytown, MO
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH for two hours, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the front brake pads and timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11683370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesMissouri City, TX
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11606560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesColumbus, MS
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while shifted into driver(D) or reverse(R), with the "Transmission Fault, Select Park Before Engine Stop" messages. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where both the fuel tank and an unknown battery piece were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Since the initial failure, the vehicle had been towed to various independent mechanics where the battery was replaced. Soon after the repair, the failure would return. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which was linked to the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #11548501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesColumbus, MS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while shifted into driver(D) or reverse(R), with the "Transmission Fault, Select Park Before Engine Stop" messages. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where both the fuel tank and an unknown battery piece were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Since the initial failure, the vehicle had been towed to various independent mechanics where the battery was replaced. Soon after the repair, the failure would return. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which was linked to the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #11548501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesHouston, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact became aware that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the restraint control module needed to be replaced, and that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V395000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 15,000.
NHTSA complaint #11517451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
AIR BAGS
The supplementary Restraint System SRS passenger airbag concern.bringing continuous illumination of the SRS WARNING lamp on the instrument cluster .the passenger airbag Disable indicator PADi la,p in the overhead console also illuminates. The conditions doent clear in the next subsequent ignition cycle. There is a recall on evoque 2012-2013 of exact problem , but not in this VIN number car that I affected
NHTSA complaint #11495166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesBergenfield, NJ
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and slowing to a stop at a traffic sign, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop as if the contact had depressed the brake pedal suddenly. The contact stated the "disengage e-brake" warning was illuminated. The contact stated that the procedure had illuminated on the instrument panel to disengage the e-brake, however after following the needed steps the e-brake would not disengage. The contact stated he made several attempts to disengage the e-brake. The failure had become recurring. Additionally, the contact stated that the e-brake failure would occur when the vehicle had been in park(P). The contact stated that several attempts were needed to disengage the e-brake to drive the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who could not diagnose the vehicle and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact eventually towed the vehicle to a second dealer who diagnosed that the e-brake was showing a code error. The dealer corrected the code and repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had recurred and returned to the same dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the e-brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
NHTSA complaint #11487990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broadlands, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
While driving south on I-95 from Virginia into North Carolina, we experienced serious brake failure. The power brakes went out completely. The Evoque is almost 10 years old with about 95K miles, we bought it new and we've maintained it meticulously (new rear brakes installed late May, 2022). We had been driving in fairly heavy traffic for the first 200 miles of our trip, with plenty of stop & go, and no issues. When we decided to exit at the NC Welcome Center, my wife was driving and when she tried to break on the exit ramp, nothing happened! We were lucky no cars or pedestrians were in front of us, and lucky it was a long exit ramp. She kept her foot on the brake as hard as possible, and we gradually slowed to a manageable speed and parked. First I checked myself and sure enough the car wouldn't stop as soon as I put it in gear. Next I checked the brake fluid, which was full. I tried pumping the brakes, and everything else I could thing of but the brakes would not work at all. While waiting 3.5 hours for a tow truck, I did some research and learned that this issue of power assist failure in the 2012-2019 Evoque models has been under review by the NHTSA already. Our Evoque had a Virginia safety inspection in May 2022 when the new rear brakes were installed, and there were absolutely no warning lights or other indications of trouble or risk. This situation could have ended very seriously if we hadn't pulled over for a break. Now that I know this has happened with other Evoques, I expect Land Rover to pay for the repair; I've also lost confidence in the Evoque power assist configuration and I think Land Rover needs to issue a safety recall.
NHTSA complaint #11485127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moreno Valley, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car started to smell like gas. Had mechanic check and there is a fuel tank leak . No engine light appeared prior to having inspected.
NHTSA complaint #11485075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, IA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car is parked in my single car garage. I go on vacation for 2 weeks. Car is not driven. I come home and I smell gas in my garage. I pull car out of garage and there ARE NO LEAKS ON GARAGE FLOOR. Car only has 39k miles on it. There are no Check Engine lights on.
NHTSA complaint #11471416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Delray Beach, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
The front bumper is cracking on the corners. Also found a forum where others are also experiencing this https://www.rangerovers.net/threads/front-bumper-cracked-no-impact.338578/
NHTSA complaint #11469958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dublin, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There is a gasoline leak which could be seen on the right rear underside of my vehicle (there is an exposed tank-like looking component saturated with gasoline) which can be easily ignited and cause a fire whether the car is running or parked. My vehicle is with the dealer at the moment being looked at. The dealer told me a flange connected to the fuel system and fuel pump was cracked (for no apparent reason, it just failed) which causes the leak. The dealer said this is a known problem on the range rover sport and LR4 models of certain year span and a recall is currently going on for those models BUT NOT on my model vehicle. I noticed smell of gasoline and saw the leak some time in January 2022. According to my research on NHTSA website there is another vehicle of this same model located in Apopka Florida with the same problem as mine. I am concerned that land rover may have used the same component or parts provider on the 2013 Evoque (for the flange and fuel pump) as they did for the range rover sport and LR4 models. Please look into this and hopefully any serious accident can be avoided.
NHTSA complaint #11454119 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethlehem, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
Driving on the highway the passenger door opens.
NHTSA complaint #11445213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesShelby Township, MI
ENGINE
The contact's granddaughter owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the turbocharger, intake, exhaust variable valve timing (VVT), timing chain, and all other supporting parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Consumer stated this time, dealer stated that Turbocharger, internal mechanical failure, intake and exhaust VVTs, Timing Chain, Guides, Tensioner and all other supporting parts (Intake VVT mechanical failure) needed replacement – total for this estimate is $9,952.98!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #11444449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apopka, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Exterior and interior began to smell of gasoline, upon investigation by accessing the low pressure fuel pump located under the rear seat, it was determined the fuel pump developed hairline cracks allowing fuel to leak onto the undercarriage of the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11437298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesParker, CO
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound in the engine compartment. The contact stated that the service warning message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the exhaust replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
NHTSA complaint #11428654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Burke, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
Similar to those issues identified in Open Investigation EA 20-001, I was driving two boy scouts to camp when my vehicle's brakes no longer worked. The brake pedal was firm and vehicle would not slow down almost resulting in a catastrophic crash on Interstate 95. Was able to veer off the road into the shoulder and up a ramp with a hill to slow down to safety. Vehicle is currently at dealer for diagnostics and repair.
NHTSA complaint #11425440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 Range Rover Evoque. Consumer writes in regards to electrical issues. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOFTWARE ISSUES, WIRING FAILURES, AND SEAT OCCUPATION ISSUES. THE CONSUMER INTENDED TO SELL THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11420878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irvine, CA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the windshield is getting microscratches in it and they seem to be on the inside of the glass they are getting worse and are impedeing me seeing.
NHTSA complaint #11418008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,900 milesGranger, IN
ENGINE
WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOUD WIND SOUND AND THEN ALL ENGINE POWER WAS LOST, IT ALSO WOULDN'T SHIFT BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. BUT I HAD TO AT LEAST MAKE IT HOME AND ON MY WAY HOME I WAS ON THE BYPASS AND I COULDN'T GET THE CAR TO GO ABOVE 65. IT WAS DEFINITELY STRUGGLING. I WENT TO SHOP AND GOT DIAGNOSED AND THEY CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE TURBO HAS GONE OUT AND THAT HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE EVOQUE. SO NOW IT'S A HEFTY REPAIR DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING OF THE TURBOCHARGER. I LOOKED IT UP AND IT SEEMS THAT MANY EVOQUE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR TURBOS GOING OUT
NHTSA complaint #11375748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Queens Village, NY
WHEELS
VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH CAN CAUSE OUT OF CONTROL ACCIDENTS LEADING TO LOSS OF LIFE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY AND I NOTICED SPOTS OF STAINS WHEN FURTHER INSPECT I NOTICE IT WAS POWER STEERING FLUID SWEATING COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT I'M USING IN THE MEANWHILE.
NHTSA complaint #11364236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Queens Village, NY
STEERING
VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH CAN CAUSE OUT OF CONTROL ACCIDENTS LEADING TO LOSS OF LIFE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY AND I NOTICED SPOTS OF STAINS WHEN FURTHER INSPECT I NOTICE IT WAS POWER STEERING FLUID SWEATING COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT I'M USING IN THE MEANWHILE.
NHTSA complaint #11364236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Queens Village, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH CAN CAUSE OUT OF CONTROL ACCIDENTS LEADING TO LOSS OF LIFE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY AND I NOTICED SPOTS OF STAINS WHEN FURTHER INSPECT I NOTICE IT WAS POWER STEERING FLUID SWEATING COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT I'M USING IN THE MEANWHILE.
NHTSA complaint #11364236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.