Land Rover · LR2 · 2012
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2012 Land Rover LR2 has 2 recalls and 6 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: service brakes, air,electrical system,engine (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
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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.
Remedy Status
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued.
Remedy Status
Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
The 2012 Land Rover LR2 has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 6 owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Land Rover LR2.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2012 Land Rover LR2.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2012 Land Rover LR2 are service brakes, air,electrical system,engine (1 reports), unknown or other (1 reports), power train,unknown or other (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2012 Land Rover LR2. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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