"ISSUE: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DIAGNOSTICS ON 3.0L AJ126 AND 5.0L AJ133 ENGINES HAVE BEEN UPDATED. ACTION: PLEASE REFER TO THE PROCEDURE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS THE NEW INFORMATION THROUGH SDD."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Land Rover LR4 fuel system problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
When does it fail?
Of the 3 fuel system complaints filed for the 2011 Land Rover LR4, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 125,000-150,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
"ISSUE: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DIAGNOSTICS ON 3.0L AJ126 AND 5.0L AJ133 ENGINES HAVE BEEN UPDATED. ACTION: PLEASE REFER TO THE PROCEDURE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS THE NEW INFORMATION THROUGH SDD."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINES TO HYDRO-LOCK, OR CAUSE OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE, AND SOMETIMES THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗LAND ROVER: INFORMATION REGARDING INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE OPERATION MAY BE CAUSED BY FRETTING CORROSION IN FUEL SENDER HARNESS. MODEL VEHICLES AFFECTED; LR4 2010-2013, LR2, RANGE ROVER SPORT 2010-2013, RANGE ROVER 2010-2012.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"SITUATION: THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE. CAUSE: THESE ISSUES MAY BE CAUSED BY FRETTING CORROSION ACROSS THE FUEL SENDER HARNESS PINS INSIDE THE FUEL TANK."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a hotel resident observed condensation leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel flange assembly needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: N623 The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unaware of the location of the source of the fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
Had fuel system trouble with your 2011 Land Rover LR4?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2011 Land Rover LR4?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, fuel system issues most often appear around 142,309 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Land Rover/LR4.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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