Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover LR4, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel system, gasoline7
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Engine4
- Electrical system2
- Unknown or other2
- Structure2
- Seat belts1
- Equipment1
- Suspension1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 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 LR4 failed the safety check 1.77% of the time — 30% less often than the average 2012 passenger car (2.52%). Median odometer at inspection: 113,584 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 16.5 L/100 km (about 14 mpg US), CO₂ 380 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| LR4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.9 | 13.6 | 16.5 |
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 LR4.
| 2015258 11 Jun 2015 | Structure On certain vehicles, the adhesive and primer used during assembly of the panoramic roof glass panel may not have been to the correct specification. This could r… |
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 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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to September 18, 2012. Due to the use of an incorrect primer, the panoramic roof adhesive may not adequately secure the roof assembly.
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 LR4: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10242161 | ?Rattle? / ?Click? Noise from Front of Engine |
| 10239289 | Vehicle vibrates/judders whilst braking. |
| 10239286 | This SSM applies to Instrument Pack lens in the above applicable model years vehicles. |
| 10224575 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Handset Lower Level Service Repair. |
| 10224566 | Technical Bulletin: Camera System Functionality Issues |
| 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 |
| 10224557 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Not Found Message Displayed |
| 10224550 | Technical Bulletin: Creak Noise From Front Seat Base |
| 10224537 | Technical Bulletin: Point of Interest Icons Displayed on Navigation System Map |
| 10224529 | Technical Bulletin: Whine Noise from transfer case at High Speeds |
| 10224528 | Technical Bulletin: Tow Hitch Receiver Does not Latch in the Vehicle Housing |
| 10224527 | Technical Bulletin: Vehicle will not unlock with remote key fob/Engine will not start |
| 10224526 | Technical Bulletin: Vehicle will not unlock kwith remote key fob/engine will not start |
| 10224503 | Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement |
| 10224501 | Technical Bulletin: Engine Misfires/Engine MIL Illuminated |
| 10224500 | Technical Bulletin: Engine Misfires/Engine MIL Illuminated |
| 10224485 | Technical Bulletin: Exterior A-Pillar Molding Loose |
| 10224484 | Technical Bulletin: Audible Boom/Vibration at 2,400-2,800 RPM |
| 10224398 | land Rover Diagnostics Software Update. Dealer Data Update |
| 10224396 | land Rover Diagnostics Software Update. Dealer Data Update |
| 10224393 | Land Rover Diagnostics Software Update |
| 10214097 | Technical Bulletin: Smart Key Handset Lower Level Service Repair. |
| 10214088 | Technical Bulletin: Camera System Functionality Issues |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)