2012 Land Rover LR2 recalls and problems

The 2012 Land Rover LR2 has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Land Rover LR2 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Land Rover LR2 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.

Recall 12V-563: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Dec 6, 2012 · 70 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2012 Land Rover LR2 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Unknown or Other	2
Electrical System	2
Suspension	1
Steering	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Engine	1
Service Brakes, Air	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 172,000 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 2012 Land Rover LR2 complaints

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 14,000 miles · reported Oct 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the water pump failed to operate as needed and short circuited the alternator, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

Electrical System · at 172,000 miles · reported Apr 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…

Fuel System, Other · reported Mar 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.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 20, 2023

Vehicle wonât 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.

Suspension · reported Sep 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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Land Rover LR2: 14V-395 (air bags), 12V-563 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Land Rover LR2?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 172,000 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.