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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — 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.

5

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Range Rover Evoque years?

Range Rover Evoque NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted98 complaints2012: 46 complaints2013: 60 complaints2014: 48 complaints2015: 98 complaints2016: 70 complaints2017: 80 complaints2018: 39 complaints2019: 14 complaints2020: 84 complaints2021: 5 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 7 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Range Rover Evoque NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags240%
Engine240%
Steering120%

Does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have recalls?

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

26V248000Electrical SystemApril 17, 2026 · 170,169 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

25V454000AirbagsJuly 7, 2025 · 21,000 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020–2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Consequence

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The coolant is disappearing, the level is going down all the time. There is no external leak. I’m refilling the coolant tank every week. It might go into the engine but I’m not sure. The engine runs hot all the time after every drive. Thank you! ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 14, 2023

“The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V454000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for parts…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 10, 2025

“Loss of power steering assist while turning, second occurrence Rover issued a TSB N614NAS2 UPS8021-5B for this very issue however our 2021 Evoque is not listed There is no loss of fluid , contributing to this issue First occurrence showed SOS message in display Second occurrence showed lane…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 8, 2025

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — common questions

Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Range Rover Evoque years to avoid are 2015, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2014, 2012. The cleanest record among Range Rover Evoque years belongs to 2026.

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.