In the European service world, Land Rover engine failures land on our lifts with regularity. 118 complaints across 20 year-model entries (2005–2023) is consistent with what we move in parts orders. The pattern repeats across model years, which usually points to a shared component supplier rather than a single bad production batch. 5 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Independent-shop repair on this category runs around $3,100; dealer pricing tends to run thirty to forty percent higher on European brands. Budget for a real pre-purchase inspection — compression and leakdown test, not just a code scan. Both are cheap and tell you what is left in the engine.
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20 model-year entries · 2005–2023
Land Rover engine problems
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Land Rover vehicles for engine issues. 1 active recall campaign. See engine across all makes →
Complaints
118
Recalls
1
Year-models
20
Avg fix
$3,100
1crash
5fires
1injury
Worst-affected Land Rover model-years for engine Top 20 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
12 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2008 Land Rover LR2
11 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
9 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
9 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2005 Land Rover Freelander
9 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
6 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
5 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
5 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2006 Land Rover Range Rover
5 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2005 Land Rover Range Rover
5 complaints · ~$3,100 severe
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
4 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2006 Land Rover LR3
4 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2005 Land Rover LR3
4 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2023 Land Rover Range Rover
3 complaints · 1 recall · ~$3,100 severe
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
3 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2019 Land Rover Discovery
3 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2018 Land Rover Discovery
3 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
2011 Land Rover LR4
3 complaints · ~$3,100 moderate
Active recalls — Land Rover engine 6 on file
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles
Oil leaking onto the road can cause a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners and the oil cooler hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N845.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one 2023 Land Rover Range Rover vehicle
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: A dealer will replace the drain pipe gasket, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N780.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles
Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014
If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.
Common questions
How many Land Rover engine complaints are on file with NHTSA?
118 complaints across 20 model-year entries from 2005 to 2023. 1 active recall campaigns cover engine issues across the Land Rover lineup.
Which Land Rover model has the most engine complaints?
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads with 12 complaints in this category. Next: 2008 LR2 (11) and 2019 Range Rover Velar (9).
What does it cost to fix Land Rover engine problems?
Independent shops average $3,100 for engine repairs across the Land Rover lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Land Rover engine recalls?
Yes — 6 active recall campaigns cover engine on Land Rover vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Frank DeSantis, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Land Rover.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.