Owners have filed 99 complaints
about the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque with NHTSA between 2015 and 2026.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 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 — 82
Against the median year of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
20.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 41
24% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2015 compares with every other Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.5%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
46.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
69.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1928.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1623.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1623.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
11.5%
150,000+ miles
46.0%
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.
Jun 2015peak 6Aug 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2015 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.
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Recalls on the 2015 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
16V614000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Lima, OHFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AS IF IT WAS GOING TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN TO RELEASE SMOKE FROM THE REAR AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11330481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesLongmont, COCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
IN NOVEMBER OF 2017 I WAS T-BONED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND SAVED MY HEAD, HOWEVER, THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY SPLEEN WAS SEVERED AND I SPENT 3 WEEKS IN ICU. NOW, 2 1/2 YEARS ON, I STILL HAVE HEALTH ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11329835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesHouston, TXCrash
POWER TRAIN
CAR RANDOMLY DROPS TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11329257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesTifton, GACrash1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE. I WENT INSIDE AN ADJACENT BUILDING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE. I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I PICKED UP MY KEY FOB AND PRESSED THE IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY AND STRUCK A PARKED CAR AND PINNED ME BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE OPENED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. MY HAND WAS PRESSED BETWEEN THE CAR DOOR AND A LIGHT POLE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND PRESSED THE ENGINE BUTTON AND THE GEAR SHIFTER EMERGED AND WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER THEN SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE PARKING BRAKE CONTINUED TO ENGAGE AND THE TIRES WOULD NOT ROLL FREELY.
NHTSA complaint #11210416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesTifton, GACrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE. I WENT INSIDE AN ADJACENT BUILDING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE. I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I PICKED UP MY KEY FOB AND PRESSED THE IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY AND STRUCK A PARKED CAR AND PINNED ME BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE OPENED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. MY HAND WAS PRESSED BETWEEN THE CAR DOOR AND A LIGHT POLE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND PRESSED THE ENGINE BUTTON AND THE GEAR SHIFTER EMERGED AND WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER THEN SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE PARKING BRAKE CONTINUED TO ENGAGE AND THE TIRES WOULD NOT ROLL FREELY.
NHTSA complaint #11210416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesTifton, GACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE. I WENT INSIDE AN ADJACENT BUILDING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE. I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I PICKED UP MY KEY FOB AND PRESSED THE IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY AND STRUCK A PARKED CAR AND PINNED ME BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE OPENED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. MY HAND WAS PRESSED BETWEEN THE CAR DOOR AND A LIGHT POLE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND PRESSED THE ENGINE BUTTON AND THE GEAR SHIFTER EMERGED AND WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER THEN SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE PARKING BRAKE CONTINUED TO ENGAGE AND THE TIRES WOULD NOT ROLL FREELY.
NHTSA complaint #11210416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 150,000 milesPflugerville, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that after refueling, it was discovered that fuel was leaking under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11754407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olney, MD
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral. I purchased the vehicle in 2023 at a used car dealership. I mentioned that this was happening to the salesmen roughly 1-2 months after I purchased the vehicle when it first happened I asked him if there were any recalls or any repairs done that I should know about. I was told there were no recalls and no repairs done on the truck. I was told to take it to a dealer to have it check. I called the dealer and mentioned that I saw a recall for this same issue from 2016. I was told there wasn’t a recall on the vin #. The truck is not safe to drive. I’m afraid I will cause a serious accident with the truck unexpectedly shifting into neutral.
NHTSA complaint #11709437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesEverett, WA
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power after shifting into neutral, as indicated by the gear shift indicator light. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V614000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #11695086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glenwood, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY
My window is constantly leaking water. I am not the original owner. I went to get the window repaired and the shops say it’s a recall. I never knew it was one. I now have a problem with wiring and I believe that the leaks have lead to this!
NHTSA complaint #11680727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glenwood, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My window is constantly leaking water. I am not the original owner. I went to get the window repaired and the shops say it’s a recall. I never knew it was one. I now have a problem with wiring and I believe that the leaks have lead to this!
NHTSA complaint #11680727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
POWER TRAIN
I am reporting a critical and systemic defect affecting Land Rover vehicles equipped with the 2.0L GTDi turbo petrol engine (240 hp), including my 2015 Evoque, My engine suffered catastrophic failure at ~118,000 miles while driving caused by a premature timing chain or tensioner failure. Pistons & valves collides, cams clashed and wouldn't rotate, loss of compression and dangerously instantaneous loss of power/speed/control without warning. The damage required full engine replacement. This significantly increases the risk of crashes & deaths especially at high speeds, traffic congestion, windy roads or hills, night time driving, poor weather conditions. Without warning the driver is helpless without power or ability to move to safety and rear end collision or loss of control is highly likely. Land Rover’s Passport to Service for the 2015 model year does not include timing chain inspection or replacement at any interval—not at 60k, 90k, or even 120k miles. The chain is treated as a “lifetime” component, giving drivers no opportunity to prevent failure. Vehicle had all proper maintenance, recent oil changes at low intervals, and official Land Rover dealership underwent full diagnostics and testing with the conclusion this fault was not user/driver related or to any part myself. Online forums, technician reports, and owner cases show this issue is widespread and recurring across many model years and builds using this engine. The repair is anywhere from 15-20k USD for the evoque (using a reman or new engine). Notably, Land Rover has previously settled class-action lawsuits (e.g., 2012-2014 Lr4 for the or 5.0L V8) where timing chain failures caused major damage—offering full or prorated reimbursement to owners. There are also industry precedents, such as VW/Audi 2.0T engines, in which tensioner defects led to class actions covering engine replacements.
NHTSA complaint #11665567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
ENGINE
I am reporting a critical and systemic defect affecting Land Rover vehicles equipped with the 2.0L GTDi turbo petrol engine (240 hp), including my 2015 Evoque, My engine suffered catastrophic failure at ~118,000 miles while driving caused by a premature timing chain or tensioner failure. Pistons & valves collides, cams clashed and wouldn't rotate, loss of compression and dangerously instantaneous loss of power/speed/control without warning. The damage required full engine replacement. This significantly increases the risk of crashes & deaths especially at high speeds, traffic congestion, windy roads or hills, night time driving, poor weather conditions. Without warning the driver is helpless without power or ability to move to safety and rear end collision or loss of control is highly likely. Land Rover’s Passport to Service for the 2015 model year does not include timing chain inspection or replacement at any interval—not at 60k, 90k, or even 120k miles. The chain is treated as a “lifetime” component, giving drivers no opportunity to prevent failure. Vehicle had all proper maintenance, recent oil changes at low intervals, and official Land Rover dealership underwent full diagnostics and testing with the conclusion this fault was not user/driver related or to any part myself. Online forums, technician reports, and owner cases show this issue is widespread and recurring across many model years and builds using this engine. The repair is anywhere from 15-20k USD for the evoque (using a reman or new engine). Notably, Land Rover has previously settled class-action lawsuits (e.g., 2012-2014 Lr4 for the or 5.0L V8) where timing chain failures caused major damage—offering full or prorated reimbursement to owners. There are also industry precedents, such as VW/Audi 2.0T engines, in which tensioner defects led to class actions covering engine replacements.
NHTSA complaint #11665567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brookline, MA
STEERING
At low speed, pulled out of parking spot into [XXX] and the steering completely failed. Could not move the steering wheel at all. My service person is replacing the complete steering rack ($6500). There are many reports of this on a UK site and report that Land Rover has been paying for the repair. Definitely a safety issue. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11640724 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, TX
POWER TRAIN
Gear shift stuck in park or will get stuck in reverse after turning car on. Have to turn on and off multiple times before gear shift starts working again
NHTSA complaint #11610675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, TX
ENGINE
Coolant hose leaking badly had to replace the entire system
NHTSA complaint #11610674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesPort Saint Lucie, FL
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted from the drive(D) to neutral(N) and the vehicle lost motive power. A bystander helped shift the transmission into park(P) and then into drive(D). The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle failed to restart while at the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
NHTSA complaint #11591502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesPort Saint Lucie, FL
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted from the drive(D) to neutral(N) and the vehicle lost motive power. A bystander helped shift the transmission into park(P) and then into drive(D). The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle failed to restart while at the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
NHTSA complaint #11591502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paxton, MA
STEERING
1. The EPAS system detached from the steering rack (caused by the three bolts that attach the EPAS to the steering rack being fractured and corroded due to saltwater ingress (inter crystalline corrosion) causing a loss of steering control. 2. This caused loss of steering control and presented a potentially catastrophic driving condition. 3. The problem has been confirmed by a JLR dealer. 4. This problem has been recognized by Canadian authorities who issued a recall (Transport Canada Recall #2018-180). Further, in the UK, the UK Government DVSA secured and agreement from JLR tp "fix upon failure" which may have been changed to a general recall. Lastly, BMW of North America issued a letter in September, 2018 proactively recalling all cars possibly affected by this issue to be inspected by their service departments and corrective action taken free of charge. 5. There were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms prior to failure.
NHTSA complaint #11585662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesErwin, NC
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving 7 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle downshifted into neutral and displayed a message "Gear Fault". The battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V614000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
NHTSA complaint #11563104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
ENGINE
While driving on the highway, I heard a loud pop and then my car lost acceleration. When I tried to press on gas, it made a loud whining noise and struggled to get above 40-50 MPH. I took it to mechanic and they said that the turbo had a defect and wasn’t working properly. Had to replace entire turbo
NHTSA complaint #11561738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
POWER TRAIN
My trunk door will open up on its own. I will come outside in the morning and my trunk will be open,or as we are getting in our getting out of the vehicle the trunk door will come up all by itself. I have a toddler so this posses a serious safty concern. In addition, my power train just stops on its own where the vehicle wont accelerate as it should. i have kept up with all of the service request and needed repairs on the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11544376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My trunk door will open up on its own. I will come outside in the morning and my trunk will be open,or as we are getting in our getting out of the vehicle the trunk door will come up all by itself. I have a toddler so this posses a serious safty concern. In addition, my power train just stops on its own where the vehicle wont accelerate as it should. i have kept up with all of the service request and needed repairs on the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11544376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alhambra, CA
POWER TRAIN
During routine maintenance (motor oil change), I discovered the transfer case leaking oil from a sealing cap. Upon further investigation, I discovered Land Rover is aware of the issue and they have a Technical Bulletin (LTB00834NAS1) for the repair. I contacted Land Rover Corporate and the local dealer, they both refused to repair it free of charge since the vehicle is out of warranty. This is a safety issue and Land Rover should repair it with a recall. If all the oil leaks out (transfer case only holds approx 1 pint), the transfer case would seize and potentially cause a crash.
NHTSA complaint #11524732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Agoura Hills, CA
POWER TRAIN
I was driving on the highway and my turbo went out. My car has not been the same since. I’ve taken it to the deal many times but the engine is not the same and the car shakes when idol and does not properly accelerate
NHTSA complaint #11510703 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Agoura Hills, CA
ENGINE
I was driving on the highway and my turbo went out. My car has not been the same since. I’ve taken it to the deal many times but the engine is not the same and the car shakes when idol and does not properly accelerate
NHTSA complaint #11510703 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Agoura Hills, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was driving on the highway and my turbo went out. My car has not been the same since. I’ve taken it to the deal many times but the engine is not the same and the car shakes when idol and does not properly accelerate
NHTSA complaint #11510703 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesCommerce City, CO
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and slowing down to merge into traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the RPM revved however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated the "gear box fault" warning light was illuminated. The contact coasted off to the side of the road. The vehicle came to a stop and the contact turned off the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle failed to shift into drive and instead remained in neutral. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the secondary battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V614000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The contact has stated that the vehicle is no longer in their possession.
NHTSA complaint #11465979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cohasset, MA
STEERING
Steering completely went on my car. Thankfully I was just backing out of the driveway. I had to have the car towed to the dealership b/c it was completely undrivabe. If I had been driving on the highway, I don't know what would have happened. Absolutely no warning lights came on. The issue is a bolt snapped due to corrosion. The Land Rover dealership told me they need to replace the steering gearbox. I have done some research and have found this issue has been recalled in the UK and Canada but not in the US. The dealer acknowledged this is a known issue but that it has not been recalled in US yet.
NHTSA complaint #11460953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Katy, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Two month ago , i bought this 2015 Landover Evoque a week later i smelled fuel gasoline odor , after a close inspection , found gasoline leaking from the right rear of the vehicle's tire above the gas tank , am a mechanic by hobby , started digging in online and found the same issue with other landcovers see below (( Makes/Models/Model Years: LAND ROVER/LR4/2010-2016 LAND ROVER/RANGE ROVER SPORT/2010-2013 Mfr's Report Date: August 12, 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V-635 Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:MOUNTING PLATE/FLANGE Potential Number of Units Affected: 111,746 Problem Description: 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. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.)) I took vehicle to a land rover dealership , they confirmed the leaking issue from fuel sending unit (FLANGE) they found the unit cracked .I did contact Land rover customer relationship ,they confirmed with dealership service adviser that this part is defective ! They refused to take responsibly This issue am having is the exact same issue that was acknowledged by landcover on a different model. I wonder how many other landcover like mine is on the road now, with leaking fuel from the gas tank .Very hazardous and dangerous issue for the publics
NHTSA complaint #11443274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY
Vehicle has stress cracking bilaterally on front bumper where it meets the fender , looks like it is due to heat or excess tension from headlight. Cracks are split down the sides symmetrically and end result is requiring a brand new bumper at thousands of dollars. LTB00738NAS2 Is a technical bulletin describing exact issue but land rover states this bulletin doesn’t matter to me as I am out of factory warranty and there is no recall. The bumper being adrift reduces safety of the vehicle and interferes with alignments of sensors used for parking, collision avoidance, and other ADAS systems.
NHTSA complaint #11433876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.