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2016 Land Rover LR4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 49 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.0 times the median LR4 year — the 2016 model ranks #1 of 7 LR4 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (29% of the total).

49

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

10

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other LR4 years?

LR4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted49 complaints2010: 19 complaints2011: 26 complaints2012: 31 complaints2013: 25 complaints2014: 24 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 49 complaints
LR4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Land Rover LR4 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1429%
Electrical System1020%
Other816%
Fuel System714%
Brakes510%
Transmission12%
Steering12%
Body & Structure12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Airbags12%

Does the 2016 Land Rover LR4 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

16V444000AirbagsJune 16, 2016 · 32 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured May 3, 2016 through May 10, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver side frontal air bags that may not inflate properly.

Consequence

An air bag that does not inflate properly may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P086.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I exited the highway and the vehicle was smoking. I traveled another 100 feet and the vehicle completely shut off. Smoke was pouring out of the engine compartment. I exited the vehicle and about a minute later the vehicle caught fire.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 6, 2021 · fire

“I exited the highway and the vehicle was smoking. I traveled another 100 feet and the vehicle completely shut off. Smoke was pouring out of the engine compartment. I exited the vehicle and about a minute later the vehicle caught fire.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 6, 2021 · fire

“BODY ELECTRICAL: HATCH FAILED TO STAY OPEN AND STRUCK MY HEAD CAUSING A CONCUSSION ON 06/15/2017. ACCORDING TO LAND ROVER ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND, THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. ISSUE DOCUMENTED AS FOLLOWS BY LAND ROVER ANNAPOLIS, MD: REAR HATCH STRUTS WEAK, REPAIR: REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH STRUTS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 15, 2017

“• Ask the customer (and document verbatim) what occurred or what the alleged defect is? I attempted multiple times to have Land Rover complete Safety Recall N623 – NHTSA Recall Number 21V-635 on my 2016 Land Rover LR4 -Gasoline Fuel Tank Flange Assembly Crack. A number of the Land Rover…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 14, 2023 · fire

“Complete failure of the electronic parking braking system which locked the wheels and could not be unlocked. Diagnosed by repair shop as requiring a replacement of the electronic parking brake module. Vehicle mileage is about 50,000. Part is about $1,000. I have a 2011 Land Rover LR4 which suffered…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 2, 2022

2016 Land Rover LR4 — common questions

Is the 2016 Land Rover LR4 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 49 complaints put the 2016 model at #1 of 7 LR4 years. It is one of the LR4 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2016 LR4 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (14 complaints), electrical system (10 complaints), other (8 complaints).

Does the 2016 Land Rover LR4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Land Rover LR4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.