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2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls and problems

The 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has 1 safety recall and 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
46
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls

Recall 14V-395: Air Bags

Reported Jul 1, 2014 · 40,551 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine9
Air Bags9
Service Brakes7
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Power Train6
Electrical System5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Unknown or Other3
Visibility/Wiper3
Structure3
Seat Belts1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 3
  • Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger — 1
  • Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Sep 25, 2026
While driving my 2013 Range Rover Evoque, the hood unexpectedly opened and flew upward, striking and shattering the windshield and significantly obstructing my visibility. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop without colliding with another vehicle or object and was not injured. There were no warning lights or messages that I recall indicating that the hood was not properly secured before it opened. The cause of the hood opening is currently UNKNOWN and the vehicle has not yet been inspected to determine whether the hood latch or related mechanism failed. The vehicle and hood/latch…
Exterior Lighting · reported Aug 7, 2026
The head lights arbitrarily go off on their own when driving. It doesn’t happened when going over something /bump in road. Turn lights back on & they go back off intermittently. It’s very dangerous driving at night to all of a sudden lights go off.
Service Brakes · at 120,000 miles · reported Aug 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH for two hours, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the front brake pads and timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Power Train · at 140,000 miles · reported Aug 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 95,000 miles · reported Oct 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while shifted into driver(D) or reverse(R), with the "Transmission Fault, Select Park Before Engine Stop" messages. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where both the fuel tank and an unknown battery piece were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Since the initial failure, the vehicle had been towed to various independent mechanics where the battery was replaced. Soon after the repair, the failure would return. Upon…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 14V-395 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Owners report engine problems most often (9 reports), followed by air bags (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.

Are Land Rover recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.