Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover LR2, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
- Electrical system2
- Unknown or other2
- Steering1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Service brakes, air1
- Fuel system, other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2012 Land Rover LR2 failed the safety check 2.02% of the time — 20% less often than the average 2012 passenger car (2.52%). Median odometer at inspection: 109,368 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Land Rover LR2 SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 13.5 L/100 km (about 17 mpg US), CO₂ 311 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| LR2 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 10.7 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2012 Land Rover LR2.
| 2014268 2 Jul 2014 | Airbag On certain vehicles, a defect may cause the occupant classification system electronic control unit to shut down unexpectedly, illuminating the supplemental rest… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 2012 Land Rover LR2: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10239284 | The customer reports a whine/ humming noise while driving - Freelander 2 / LR2 and Evoque only. |
| 10239282 | The gearshift interlock button inoperative or spring has come adrift (See Attached) |
| 10224560 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed |
| 10224559 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed |
| 10224558 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed |
| 10224550 | Technical Bulletin: Creak Noise From Front Seat Base |
| 10224497 | Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery |
| 10224398 | land Rover Diagnostics Software Update. Dealer Data Update |
| 10224396 | land Rover Diagnostics Software Update. Dealer Data Update |
| 10224393 | Land Rover Diagnostics Software Update |
| 10214082 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed |
| 10214081 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed |
| 10214080 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed |
| 10214072 | Technical Bulletin: Creak Noise From Front Seat Base |
| 10214019 | Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery |
| 10214018 | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| 10206635 | Software Update. |
| 10204859 | Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated |
| 10204858 | Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated |
| 10204857 | Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated |
| 10204856 | Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated |
| 10204849 | Technical Bulletin: Safety Recall: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt Torque |
| 10204789 | Technical Bulletin: Alarm False Activation / 'Hood Open' Message Displayed on Instrument Cluster |
| 10204744 | Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead |
| 10204743 | Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)