2020 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE: complaints, problems and recalls

GRINDING/CRUNCHING TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR DIPS. NOISE CAN ALSO BE HEARD WHEN DRIVING ON FLAT SURFACES AT LOW SPEED. NOISE IS DEFINITELY PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UNDER 15 MPH. CAN BE HEARD WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED OR STRAIGHT. CUSTOMER SUSPECTS THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. NOISE WAS FIRST REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN FEBRUARY BUT SERVICE TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DETECT THE NOISE. NOISE CONTINUED TO WORSEN. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALE…

Owner-reported narrative. 11,195 miles reported. Look up ODI 11338309 at NHTSA ↗

GRINDING/CRUNCHY TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR DIPS. NOISE IS PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UNDER 15 MPH. CAN BE HEARD WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED OR STRAIGHT. CUSTOMER SUSPECTS THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE.

Owner-reported narrative. 11,195 miles reported. Look up ODI 11339976 at NHTSA ↗

GRINDING NOISE WHILE MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS AT LOW SPEED. HAPPENS RANDOMLY ALMOST 30% OF THE TIME.

Owner-reported narrative. 8,630 miles reported. Look up ODI 11339979 at NHTSA ↗

IT STALLS AT STOP SIGNS AND STOP LIGHTS. THIS IS NOT THE ECO START-STOP FEATURE. IT DOES HAPPEN BOTH WITH THAT FEATURE ON AND OFF. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHEN IT STALLS ALL THE COMPUTERS SHUT DOWN, CLIMATE CONTROL, ELECTRONIC SCREENS, STEREO, AND OCCASIONALLY THE SEATS MOVE BACK ALL THE WAY, MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO REACH THE START-STOP BUTTON TO RESTART THE CAR. IT SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHEN YOU FIRST COME TO A STOP, AND OTHER TIMES RIGHT AFTER YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR AND START TO ROLL INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11351275 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED OUT WHILE IDLING WHEN I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD STARTED CAR BY REMOTE START TO TURN ON AIR CONDITIONER AND COOL CAR WHEN IN VERY HOT TEMPERATURE (118 DEGREES). RPMS DROPPED AND RECEIVED MESSAGE TO RESELECT GEAR EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS IN DRIVE. CAR DIED 3 SEPARATE TIMES BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO DRIVE.

Owner-reported narrative. 11,435 miles reported. Look up ODI 11354192 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT IN DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 113 DEGREES. RECEIVED ALERT TO RESELECT GEAR EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS IN DRIVE. RPMS DROPPED WHILE IDLING AND CAR DIED. WAS ABLE TO GET CAR TO RESTART BY TURNING OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTING THE CAR ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. THIS HAPPENED ON 9/5/2020 AND AGAIN ON 9/6/2020. WAS SITTING IN TURN LANE WAITING FOR LIGHT TO CHANGE SO THAT I COULD MAKE TURN AND ENDED UP BLOCKING TRAFFIC WITH A DEAD CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. 14,690 miles reported. Look up ODI 11354194 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME HE ENTERS THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT THE TIRE AND TOP OFF AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY, CLEANING ONLY A SMALL AREA OF THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALSER MAZDA (14720 BUCK HILL RD, BURNSVILLE, MN 55306, [phone removed]) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFOR…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11373778 at NHTSA ↗

FRONT CONTROLLER ARMS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. PROBLEM PERSISTED AND 2ND REPAIR WAS TO DRAIN HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM CA BUSHINGS AS A TEMPORARY FIX.NOW LAND ROVER IS STATING THAT DRAINING THE FLUID IS THE PERMANENT FIX, EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS DESIGNED WITH BUSHING FLUID. WE ARE AFRAID TO TAKE THE CAR ON LONG TRIPS OF OFF ROAD AND BE STRANDED SOMEWHERE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11374152 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2019-06-06 (June 6, 2019)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The fuse for the front and rear windshield washer system may fail and reduce driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Consequence: The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse for the front and rear washer systems, free of charge. In addition, the Engine Junction Box lid will be replaced and an owner's manual insert will be added with the updated fuse rating information. The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N341.

Reported: 2019-11-21 (November 21, 2019)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The adhesive bond attaching a metal plate to the headliner can fail after exposure to very cold temperatures.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply self-adhesive fleece tape to the metal plate and the driver and passenger sides of the headliner, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N412.

Reported: 2020-08-27 (August 27, 2020)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque non-PHEV vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) recommended pressure has been set incorrectly in the instrument cluster. As a result, the TPMS warning light will not illuminate when tire pressure reaches 25% below the cold inflation pressure stated on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence: Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, negatively impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N486.

Reported: 2020-11-05 (November 5, 2020)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.

Reported: 2020-12-03 (December 3, 2020)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence: The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.

Reported: 2020-12-17 (December 17, 2020)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles equipped with a replacement part for the right and/or left-side outer second-row seat belt assembly. These seat belt assemblies may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence: Seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right and/or left-side outer second-row seat belt assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N523.

Reported: 2020-12-17 (December 17, 2020)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles equipped with climate specification front seats trimmed with "Dinamica" cloth. In the event of a fire, the seat material may burn quicker than allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

Consequence: A seat cover that burns too quickly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat covers, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N524.

Reported: 2021-03-11 (March 11, 2021)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cushion cover on the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, which could result in the cushion unfolding from the air bag module housing.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an unfolded knee air bag may not offer the driver full protection, increasing the risk for injury.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N566.

Reported: 2022-02-15 (February 15, 2022)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light software is programmed incorrectly, which may cause the warning light to malfunction and intermittently illuminate.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will update the restraints control module (RCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N664.

Reported: 2025-02-13 (February 13, 2025)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cover for the right-side lower knee air bag may come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.

Consequence: An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N978.

Reported: 2025-02-13 (February 13, 2025)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cover for the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.

Consequence: An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N979. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall 21V-168.

Reported: 2025-07-07 (July 7, 2025)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020–2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.

Reported: 2026-04-17 (April 17, 2026)

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.