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2012 Land Rover LR2 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2012 Land Rover LR2 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other LR2 years?

LR2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted105 complaints2008: 105 complaints2009: 41 complaints2010: 27 complaints2011: 15 complaints2012: 12 complaints2013: 20 complaints2014: 9 complaints2015: 7 complaints
LR2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Land Rover LR2 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission217%
Electrical System217%
Fuel System217%
Other217%
Brakes18%
Steering18%
Engine18%
Suspension18%

Does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V395000AirbagsJuly 1, 2014 · 40,551 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

Remedy

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.

12V563000BrakesDecember 6, 2012 · 70 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Insufficiently torqued brake caliper bolts may result in the brake caliper detaching. A detached brake caliper may lead to a loss of brake function. Additonally, the caliper may strike a wheel resulting in the sudden deflation of a tire. Either situation may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 12, 2021

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 1, 2022

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 1, 2022

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 1, 2020

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 29, 2022

2012 Land Rover LR2 — common questions

Is the 2012 Land Rover LR2 reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2012 LR2 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), other (2 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints).

Does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Land Rover LR2. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover LR2 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LR2 years to avoid are 2008, 2009. The cleanest record among LR2 years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.