Model year

2012 Land Rover LR2

SUV, gasoline, built in England. Owner complaints on file from Mar 15, 2021 to Apr 17, 2023.

Recall campaigns covering this model year241k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints6Below the median 2012 suv
Severity index0.02012 suvs average 7.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2012 Land Rover LR2 peaked in 2023, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

01232021202220233202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2012 Land Rover LR2 name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Fuel system
2
Powertrain
2
Engine and cooling
1
Brakes
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2012 Land Rover LR2

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Rover LR2
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
14V-395Jul 1, 2014Component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag…Airbags40,551Software update
12V-563Dec 6, 2012Rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torquedBrakes70Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2012 Land Rover LR2

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 17, 2023Failure Mar 1, 2023172,000 milesBuchanan, GAInstrument cluster/panel, Engine, Service brakes, Air

    The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS was blinking. The ABS, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fault and low engine performance messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery, alternator, and starter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11517385
  2. Filed Mar 20, 2023Failure Mar 1, 2022Cottonwood, AZElectrical system, Fuel/propulsion system

    Vehicle won’t start due to ground cable failure affecting drive during driving can cause accidents A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership waiting for repairs.

    NHTSA complaint 11512903
  3. Filed Mar 20, 2023Failure Mar 1, 2022Cottonwood, AZFuel system, Other

    Gas leak and can be dangerous, start a fire, I know this Land Rover flange is a recall in Land Rover lr4 and Range Rover sport but this should be a recall for Land Rover lr2 as well, same vehicle part having issues The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership awaiting repairs.

    NHTSA complaint 11512902
  4. Filed Sep 21, 2022Failure May 29, 2022Melbourne, FLPower train, Steering, Suspension

    The first day I purchased car problems started there was a rattle in the front end and emergency brake did not work. I drove for a short time because dealer told me it was a good reliable car and it shouldnt give me any problems. The rattle got worse tried to talk to dealer but he would not return my calls and he has done the same with other clients. Dealer told me all cars are hand picked and SAFETY INSPECTED. When the rattle got worse I took it to my repair shop they told me it would be around 10 thousand dollars to repair and be safe. The entire suspension was rusted to pieces and had drill out all components. Repair man said the rear wheels could not even be aligned it was rusted to bad. I inquired about rust when purchased but dealer said he didnt know what happened to safety inspected. Dealer refuses to even talk to me about it. I am a cancer patient and car was purchased to have a reliable car for doctor appointments and the dealer new that we discussed it. This dealer is going to get someone killed with his false statements if you read comments to his business many people have had similar issues with him. What will it take someone getting killed with his false advertising.

    NHTSA complaint 11485660
  5. Filed Mar 30, 2021Failure May 1, 2020Phoenix, AZUnknown or other

    THE THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACK WINDOW AND PASSENGER WINDOW ARE MALFUNCTIONING ,WHEN YOU OPEN IT YOU CAN'T CLOSE. THIS BRAND AND THE VALUE NOT SUPPOSED TO BREAK TOO EARLY IF YOU COMPARE TO THE CHEAP VEHICLES .I'M SCARED TO OPEN THE WINDOW BECAUSE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T CLOSE ESPECIALLY WHEN WINTER,SAND STORM ,ETC..

    NHTSA complaint 11405666
  6. Filed Mar 15, 2021Failure Jan 12, 2021Phoenix, AZPower train, Unknown or other

    AROUND JANUARY 12, 2021 I WAS HEARING A WEAR NOISE ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL, I THOUGHT WAS THE L-REAR TIRE THAT NEED IT REPLACE, JUST FOR SAFETY, WE REPLACE 4 TIRES AT THE TIME, BUT NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE, WE DECIDE TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOISE STILL LOUD, AND IS WHEN WE FOUND OUT REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND NEED IT TO BE REPAIR ALSO, IN 2 OCCASIONS, CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WE THOUGHT IT WAS BATTERY, BUT BATTERY WAS OK, AND WHEN I BACKING UP THE CAR, YOU CAN HEAR A BIG NOISE LIKE IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER.

    NHTSA complaint 11403172
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

179 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • SSM69718 Nov 13, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The customer reports a whine/ humming noise while driving - Freelander 2 / LR2 and Evoque only.
  • SSM66837 Jun 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The gearshift interlock button inoperative or spring has come adrift (See Attached)
  • LTB00540NAS3 Apr 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed
  • LTB00540NAS2 Dec 12, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed
  • LTB00540NAS1a Oct 30, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed
  • LTB00530NAS1 Mar 8, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Creak Noise From Front Seat Base
  • LTB00391NAS2 Dec 2, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery
  • DVD13108 Oct 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    land Rover Diagnostics Software Update. Dealer Data Update
  • DVD13106 Sep 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    land Rover Diagnostics Software Update. Dealer Data Update
  • DVD13103 Sep 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Land Rover Diagnostics Software Update
  • LTB00540NAS3 Apr 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed
  • LTB00540NAS2 Dec 12, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed
  • LTB00540NAS1a Oct 30, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed
  • LTB00530NAS1 Mar 8, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Creak Noise From Front Seat Base
  • LTB00391NAS2 Dec 2, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery
  • LTB00389NAS3 Nov 19, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
  • SSM71360 May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Software Update.
  • P046NAS4 Nov 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
  • P046NAS3 Oct 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
  • P046NAS2 Aug 18, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
  • P046NAS1 Jul 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
  • P029NAS1 Dec 20, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Safety Recall: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt Torque
  • LTB00626NAS1 Jan 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Alarm False Activation / 'Hood Open' Message Displayed on Instrument Cluster
  • LTB00575NAS3 Sep 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead
  • LTB00575NAS2 Mar 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead
  • LTB00575NAS1 Sep 6, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead
  • LTB00566NAS4 Oct 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation Inaccuate
  • LTB00566NAS3 Apr 7, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation Inaccuate
  • LTB00566NAS2 Jan 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation /DTC U0128-00 Stored
  • SSM73521 Nov 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
  • LTB00693NAS3 Nov 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    One or more of the following Air Conditioning (A/C) system symptoms may be evident: ? Vent temperatures 'cycle' (blowing warm and then cold); ? Windshield, rear window, and/or door windows mist up in cool (15°C or lower) ambient temperatures; ? Poor coolin…
  • LTB00552NAS3 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
  • LTB00660NAS3 Oct 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
  • DOR-M9J4S-07 Jun 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are…
  • SSM71859 Jun 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
  • SSM70798 Jun 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
  • SSM71859 Jun 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
  • SSM70798 Jun 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
  • SSM72011 May 16, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Issue: The wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity in car.
  • SSM72929 May 16, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Issue: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank screen.
  • SSM73823 Mar 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customers report the ECO Stop/Start is not working. Retailers are testing the primary battery using the Midtronics EXP-1080 tester which is reporting the battery is serviceable. The vehicle then returns with the same Customer concern of ECO Stop/Start inope…
  • LTB00401NAS6 Mar 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
  • SSM73521 Nov 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
  • SSM73688 Dec 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or secondary battery.
  • SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
  • LTB00584NAS5 Sep 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Situation: The steering wheel switches (volume, seek, OK/menu, mode, phone, voice) and transmission paddle shifters may exhibit intermittent operation, causing one or more of the following issues: ? Audio volume does not adjust (up and/or down)? Radio 'seek…
  • SSM72326 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Concern: L359 and L538, 12MY onwards with 2.0GTDi engines, a warning indicator may illuminate on the IP (Instrument Pack) for low coolant level and coolant visible on the ground at the front area of the engine bay. On inspection, the coolant leak is from t…
  • SSM73376 Jun 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customers may see a warning indicator illuminate on the IP (Instrument Pack) for low coolant level and coolant may be visible on the ground at the front area of the engine bay.
  • SGI17-22 May 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE An issue has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the tailgate exterior release switch may display intermittent switching performance issues.
  • LTB00401NAS5 May 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
  • Q639NAS1 May 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Situation: An issue has been identified on certain vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the tailgate exterior release switch may display intermittent switching performance issues.
  • LTB00795NAS2 Feb 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Oil pump fault DTC P1889-14 Stored
  • SSM71859 Nov 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "ISSUE CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE CONDITION OF SEAT COVERS CAUSE LACK OF UNDERSTAND OF LEATHER AS A NATURAL PRODUCT AND THE CONDITIONS IT MAY CAUSE."
  • SSM72074 Nov 17, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "ISSUE: LAND ROVER DEALERS / CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT THAT THE HOOD / BONNET 'OPEN' MESSSAGE IS ILLIMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PACK EVEN THOUGH THE HOOD / BONNET IS CLOSED CAUSE: THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT AN INTERNAL SPRING COULD BECOME DISLODGED"
  • SSM72072 Nov 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "ISSUE BATTERY CHARGING WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN DRIVING OR STARTING ENGINE. CAUSE ALTERNATOR REGULATOR FAULTY IN ALTERNATOR PART NUMBER LR028121."
  • LTB00693NAS2 Jul 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SITUATION: INADEQUATE A/C PERFORMANCE MAY BE EXHIBITED. UPON INSPECTION, LOW PRESSURE IS RECORDED ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE IS RECORDED ON THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM, AND THE COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (WHERE APPLICABLE) IS WORKING PROPERLY.
  • LTB00540NAS5 Jul 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SITUATION: ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES MAY BE EVIDENT WHEN USING THE SMART KEY: • 'SMART KEY NOT FOUND' MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; • ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK; • VEHICLE MAY NOT UNLOCK / LOCK WHEN USING PASSIVE ENTRY OR WHEN PRESSING A…
  • SSM36987 Jan 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "SHOULD A VEHICLE HAVE BLACK SPOTS IDENTIFIED ON THE FRONT GRILLE, PLEASE CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE (SEE ATTACHMENT ""IMG_2720"")."
  • SSM72547 Dec 7, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "ISSUE: WITHDRAWAL OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (LTB00833V2) RELATING TO TAILGATE SWITCH MALFUNCTION. CAUSE: PART SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS."
  • SSM72522 Dec 7, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "ISSUE: L538 & L359 HALOGEN BULB(S) BLOWING WITHIN THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY OF THE BULB. HALOGEN BULB - LR044458. CAUSE: LTB00841 HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM TOPIX IN ORDER TO PROCURE SUFFICIENT PARTS FROM JLR SUPPLIERS - PARTS ARE DUE TO BE MADE AVAI…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.