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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems by model year, from 578 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
Worst years to avoid: 2012 (57%, 25 drivetrain complaints), 2014 (54%, 37 drivetrain complaints) and 2013 (40%, 23 drivetrain complaints). 6 of the 7 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years we score have an elevated engine, transmission or fuel-system complaint share.
Best years on this measure: 2016 (20%). 2016 rests on fewer than 60 complaints, so treat it as provisional. A low share means owners complained about other things more than the drivetrain, not that nothing ever fails.
The sharpest change between consecutive years is from 2015 (39%) to 2016 (20%), down 19 points. The complaint pattern shifts at that year, so check which year the car in front of you is.
By raw volume, the 2015 drew the most drivetrain complaints (48 of 198 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
2021, 2022 and 2023 have fewer than 25 complaints on record so far, too few to score. Newer cars have had less time to collect complaints.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Range Rover Evoque | high | 57% | 25 | 50 | 1/7 | 2 |
| 2013 Range Rover Evoque | high | 40% | 23 | 69 | 3/7 | 1 |
| 2014 Range Rover Evoque | high | 54% | 37 | 74 | 2/7 | 2 |
| 2015 Range Rover Evoque | elevated | 39% | 48 | 130 | 5/7 | 1 |
| 2016 Range Rover Evoque | no elevated signal | 20% | 9 | 47 | 7/7 | 1 |
| 2017 Range Rover Evoque | elevated | 37% | 37 | 108 | 6/7 | 2 |
| 2018 Range Rover Evoque | too few to score | – | 9 | 20 | – | 2 |
| 2019 Range Rover Evoque | too few to score | – | 1 | 11 | – | 0 |
| 2020 Range Rover Evoque | elevated | 40% | 19 | 51 | 4/7 | 15 |
| 2021 Range Rover Evoque | too few to score | – | 3 | 6 | – | 3 |
| 2022 Range Rover Evoque | too few to score | – | 1 | 5 | – | 3 |
| 2023 Range Rover Evoque | too few to score | – | 1 | 7 | – | 5 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque transmission recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 21 across the years we track. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | 16V614000 | power train: automatic transmission | 2014–2015 |
20 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | 12V563000 | service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper | 2012 |
| Mar 2014 | 14V155000 | suspension: rear | 2014 |
| Jul 2014 | 14V395000 | air bags | 2012–2013 |
| Dec 2016 | 16V889000 | suspension: front: control arm: lower arm | 2016–2017 |
| Dec 2016 | 16V941000 | air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | 2017 |
| Jun 2019 | 19V421000 | visibility: rear window wiper/washer | 2020 |
| Nov 2019 | 19V840000 | structure: body: roof and pillars | 2020 |
| Mar 2020 | 20E017000 | structure | 2020 |
| Aug 2020 | 20V517000 | tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2020 |
| Nov 2020 | 20V683000 | electrical system: software | 2020 |
| Dec 2020 | 20V751000 | electrical system: software | 2020 |
| Dec 2020 | 20V793000 | seat belts: rear/other | 2020 |
| Dec 2020 | 20V794000 | seats | 2020 |
| Mar 2021 | 21V168000 | air bags: knee bolster | 2020 |
| Feb 2022 | 22V080000 | air bags: srs malfunction warning lamp/light | 2020 |
| Feb 2025 | 25V088000 | air bags: knee bolster | 2020 |
| Feb 2025 | 25V089000 | air bags: knee bolster | 2020 |
| Jul 2025 | 25V454000 | air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion | 2020 |
| Apr 2026 | 26V248000 | electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter | 2020 |
| Sep 2026 | 26V599000 | electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter | 2020 |
What the free pages leave out on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
What are the worst years for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
On engine and transmission complaints, the worst Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years are the 2012 (57% of relevant complaints, high), the 2014 (54% of relevant complaints, high) and the 2013 (40% of relevant complaints, high). 6 of 7 scored years are elevated in all.
What are the best years for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
On engine and transmission complaints, the best Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years are the 2016 (20%). That describes the model year; any one car still needs an inspection.
Does the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have engine problems?
In some years. Across the 7 scored years, 198 of 487 relevant NHTSA complaints (41%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is engine. The years with an elevated share are 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2020.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 6 of 7 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years we score have an elevated complaint share and 1 do not. Pooled across those years, 41% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign involving the engine, transmission or fuel system across the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years we track, out of 21 in total: 16V614000 (Aug 2016, 2014–2015). Whether a car still has one open depends on its VIN.
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