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2012 Land Rover LR4 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover LR4, most often about the fuel system (56% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about LR4 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.

Complaints25
Recalls2
Crashes reported2
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2012 Land Rover LR4 problems

  1. Fuel system

    14 complaints · 56%

    Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.

    Was told by my mechanic that the top of my fuel tank has a plastic lid that has cracked. The car is leaking raw gas. He said this is approximately the 5th car he has seen with this problem this year. It is extremely dangerous and the car could ignite if a stray spark (tossed cigarettes butt, etc) was near my car. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 100,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 100,000 miles

  2. Engine

    4 complaints · 16%

    The timing tension pulley failed, causing a bolt to break loose and break through the timing cover. After being replaced, 6 months later the entire engine has failed. There was technical bulletin issued as well as dozens of design reviews clearly illustrating the design flaw and near certain failure
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 118,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 133,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2012 Land Rover LR4 recalls

  1. Fuel system: mounting plate/flange

    NHTSA 21V635000 · August 12, 2021 · 111,746 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed october 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed may 11, 2022. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n623.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  2. Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly

    NHTSA 15V386000 · June 17, 2015 · 492 vehicles

    Risk: The insufficient bond may result in the panoramic roof assembly detaching from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct primer, free of charge. The recall began in august 2015. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is p065.

    Full defect summary

    Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 land rover lr4 vehicles manufactured august 15, 2012, to september 18, 2012. Due to the use of an incorrect primer, the panoramic roof adhesive may not adequately secure the roof assembly.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2012 Land Rover LR4

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover LR4?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (14 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); engine (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover LR4 have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 12, 2021 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2012 a bad year for the Land Rover LR4?
It is the 2nd most complained-about LR4 model year since 2000, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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