NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 Land Rover LR2 Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Land Rover LR2 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Land Rover dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Land Rover LR2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2012 Land Rover LR2 owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover LR2, describing incidents dated May 1, 2020 to March 1, 2023.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11517385 · Filed April 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS was blinking. The ABS, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fault…
ODI #11512903 · Filed March 20, 2023
Vehicle won’t start due to ground cable failure affecting drive during driving can cause accidents A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership waiting for repairs.
ODI #11512902 · Filed March 20, 2023
Gas leak and can be dangerous, start a fire, I know this Land Rover flange is a recall in Land Rover lr4 and Range Rover sport but this should be a recall for Land Rover lr2 as well, same vehicle part having issues The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership awaiting repairs.

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Passenger Air Bag may be Disabled

NHTSA #14V395000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported July 1, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 40,551 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign P046 · Owners notified August 30, 2014 · Vehicles built January 27, 2009 – July 1, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Brake Calipers may Detach

NHTSA #12V563000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported December 6, 2012 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 70 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign P029 · Owners notified January 11, 2013 · Vehicles built June 11, 2012 – June 11, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued.

Safety consequence

Insufficiently torqued brake caliper bolts may result in the brake caliper detaching. A detached brake caliper may lead to a loss of brake function. Additonally, the caliper may strike a wheel resulting in the sudden deflation of a tire. Either situation may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9.

Notes

Land Rover's campaign recall number is P029.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 Land Rover LR2 SUV 4WD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Land Rover LR2.

Service Brakes, Air; Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11517385

Incident: March 1, 2023 · Filed: April 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS was blinking. The ABS, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fault and low engine performance messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery, alternator, and starter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Electrical System; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11512903

Incident: March 1, 2022 · Filed: March 20, 2023

Vehicle won’t start due to ground cable failure affecting drive during driving can cause accidents A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership waiting for repairs.

Fuel System, Other

ODI #11512902

Incident: March 1, 2022 · Filed: March 20, 2023

Gas leak and can be dangerous, start a fire, I know this Land Rover flange is a recall in Land Rover lr4 and Range Rover sport but this should be a recall for Land Rover lr2 as well, same vehicle part having issues The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership awaiting repairs.

Steering; Suspension; Power Train

ODI #11485660

Incident: May 29, 2022 · Filed: September 21, 2022

The first day I purchased car problems started there was a rattle in the front end and emergency brake did not work. I drove for a short time because dealer told me it was a good reliable car and it shouldnt give me any problems. The rattle got worse tried to talk to dealer but he would not return my calls and he has done the same with other clients. Dealer told me all cars are hand picked and SAFETY INSPECTED. When the rattle got worse I took it to my repair shop they told me it would be around 10 thousand dollars to repair and be safe. The entire suspension was rusted to pieces and had drill out all components. Repair man said the rear wheels could not even be aligned it was rusted to bad. I inquired about rust when purchased but dealer said he didnt know what happened to safety inspected. Dealer refuses to even talk to me about it. I am a cancer patient and car was purchased to have a reliable car for doctor appointments and the dealer new that we discussed it. This dealer is going to get someone killed with his false statements if you read comments to his business many people have had similar issues with him. What will it take someone getting killed with his false advertising.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11405666

Incident: May 1, 2020 · Filed: March 30, 2021

THE THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACK WINDOW AND PASSENGER WINDOW ARE MALFUNCTIONING ,WHEN YOU OPEN IT YOU CAN'T CLOSE. THIS BRAND AND THE VALUE NOT SUPPOSED TO BREAK TOO EARLY IF YOU COMPARE TO THE CHEAP VEHICLES .I'M SCARED TO OPEN THE WINDOW BECAUSE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T CLOSE ESPECIALLY WHEN WINTER,SAND STORM ,ETC..

Power Train; Unknown or Other

ODI #11403172

Incident: January 12, 2021 · Filed: March 15, 2021

AROUND JANUARY 12, 2021 I WAS HEARING A WEAR NOISE ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL, I THOUGHT WAS THE L-REAR TIRE THAT NEED IT REPLACE, JUST FOR SAFETY, WE REPLACE 4 TIRES AT THE TIME, BUT NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE, WE DECIDE TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOISE STILL LOUD, AND IS WHEN WE FOUND OUT REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND NEED IT TO BE REPAIR ALSO, IN 2 OCCASIONS, CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WE THOUGHT IT WAS BATTERY, BUT BATTERY WAS OK, AND WHEN I BACKING UP THE CAR, YOU CAN HEAR A BIG NOISE LIKE IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER.

Other Land Rover LR2 model years

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