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2011 Land Rover LR4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 26 complaints on file for the 2011 Land Rover LR4 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

26

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other LR4 years?

LR4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted49 complaints2010: 19 complaints2011: 26 complaints2012: 31 complaints2013: 25 complaints2014: 24 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 49 complaints
LR4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Land Rover LR4 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1246%
Engine415%
Brakes415%
Electrical System28%
Other28%
Lighting14%
Speed Control14%

Does the 2011 Land Rover LR4 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V635000Fuel SystemAugust 12, 2021 · 111,746 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 28, 2023 · fire

“When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 28, 2023 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER LR4. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO LAND ROVER REDWOOD CITY (440 CONVENTION WAY, REDWOOD CITY,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 13, 2018

“THE STEREO SYSTEM HAS HAD COMPLAINTS FOR MANY YEARS WITH NO RECALL. THE ISSUE IS THE SYSTEM CUTS OUT AND UNUSABLE OR COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE FORCING CALLS TO BE TAKEN BY PHONE. THIS CAN POSE A SAFETY RISK WITH DRIVERS TROUBLESHOOTING WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 21, 2019

“When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 28, 2023 · fire

2011 Land Rover LR4 — common questions

Is the 2011 Land Rover LR4 reliable?

The record is thin — 26 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2011 LR4 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (12 complaints), brakes (4 complaints), engine (4 complaints).

Does the 2011 Land Rover LR4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Land Rover LR4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2011 Land Rover LR4 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Land Rover LR4 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LR4 years to avoid are 2016. The cleanest record among LR4 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.