2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque User Complaints and Problems
Boasting one of the lowest scores in quality and reliability rating as per JD power, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is in no shortage of complaints. Even though the NHTSA has only one registered complaint against the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque since 2021, unofficial owner forums have been flooding with grievances. Electrical complaints that extend to the powertrain have been the major roadblock for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and still come in as a concern for owners.
Listed below are the most common problems of the 2022Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and their implications on the ownership experience.
Mechanical Complaints
- Engine- Random engine stall is one issue that has been affecting many owners of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as officially stated by the NHTSA. Even though a few complaints mention this issue occurring at high outside temperatures, failure to replicate this problem by the dealership has left complaints unattended. No error codes were found relating to this problem making the diagnostics even more difficult. Random loss of power when depressing throttle, engine cooling fan remaining on for long durations after the engine is turned off and fuel smell are complaints registered against the powertrain on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, with most issues left with no convincing fixes.
- Transmission – The transmission on theLand Rover Range Rover Evoque has always been called out for faulty software by its owners. Multiple drivers have complained about a “gearbox fault detected” warning on their instrument cluster and the vehicle stops responding to throttle input. Another common issue reported was the “Select gear to maneuver” display warning, which most often comes on when trying to roll from a standstill. Dropping off a gear while driving as stated by owners brings in a high risk of a crash even though none were recorded against this issue.
Electric System Complaints
- Powertrain software- Faulty software with the powertraincaused the engine to stall at multiple instances as complained by the owners. When the car starts to move after start-up or from a stop, the SUV will slip out of drive mode and display a warning “select gear to maneuver”. Even though owners have got software reflashes and updates for these issues, some are still experiencing the same problem. No crashes or injuries were reported against this problem.
- Tire pressure monitoring system- A common problem on the Range Rover Evoques has been the TPMS system. At least 3 complaints on faulty readings from the system have been registered by the NHTSA. The automaker is aware of this issue and has even initiated recalls to fix this issue both for the current-gen and previous-gen Evoque SUVs. No crashes relating to this problem have been recorded so far.
- Liftgate issue- Multiple complaints on the premature failure of the liftgate button have been lodged against the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque by owners. Locks failing can cause the boot lid to get stuck, preventing even manual access to the cargo bay. The SUV going into safe mode when the battery is low was one plausible explanation given to customers on this issue by the dealership. The tailgate closing itself when the cargo hold is in use is also one problem brought out by many customers with this SUV.
- Battery draining quick- Many owners have complained about the battery draining overnight on their Evoque SUVs. Even though a faulty infotainment system was initially thought to be the culprit, owners were quick to dismiss it as the root cause since people who got the infotainment replaced were still facing the same issue.
Structural Complaints
- Front suspension- Grinding noises from the front end while turning to either side has been a major fault that customers have been complaining about, especially with the initial batch of the new model years of the as stated by owners. The front control arms were replaced in some cases, which again did nothing to solve the issue. No official statement on this complaint has been released by Land Rover whatsoever. No crashes were reported against this case though.
The numbers depicted in the table do not provide an actual estimate as it includes only complaints registered officially by the NHTSA. Unofficial forums have many complaints lodged against the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and it is far more than mentioned.
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Category
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Number of complaints
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Fuel and Propulsion System
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1
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Engine/ Powertrain
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10
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Safety
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0
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Service brakes
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0
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Electrical
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11
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Structural
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6
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2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Recalls
TheLand Rover Range Rover Evoque has never been an SUV that has been any short of recalls. Since the introduction of the new generation back in 2020, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has gone through at least 10 recorded recalls with the most recent one coming in February 2022. Electrical systems and components have always been a nightmare for Evoque owners and the recalls mostly revolve around this issue.
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S. No
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Date
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NHTSA ID
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Issues Noticed
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Additional Remarks
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1
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15th February 2022
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22V08000
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SRS warning light malfunction
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A falsely illuminating SRS system warning light that could prevent the detection of an actual airbag system failure, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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2
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11Th March 2021
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21V168000
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Lower Knee Airbag cushion cover may come loose
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An unfolded knee airbag may not provide the driver full protection in the event of a crash.
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3
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17th December 2020
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20V793000
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Second-row seatbelt may malfunction
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The outer second-row seat belt assembly may not function properly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury
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4
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17th December 2020
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20V794000
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Seat material burn rate
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Trims of Evoque equipped with “Dinamica” seat covers burn quicker than allowed failing to comply with Federal Motor vehicle safety standard number 302.
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5
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3rd December 2020
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20V751000
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Instrument cluster malfunction
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Changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in overspeeding, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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6
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5th November 2020
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20V683000
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DCDC converter may short circuit
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Overload in the 48-volt electrical system may cause a MOSFET to fail, resulting in DCDC converter short circuit and possible fire.
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7
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27th August 2020
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20V517000
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Tire pressure monitoring system software
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Faulty TPMS system may cause the driver to operate the vehicle with low tire pressure affecting proper handling and increasing the risk of a crash
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8
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26th March 2020
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20E017000
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Improperly manufactured headliner
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The headliners may have been improperly manufactured without a metal plate, possibly reducing the headliner's head impact protection and increasing the risk of injury
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9
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21st November 2019
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19V840000
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Headline adhesive bond can fail
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In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of side curtain airbags, the metal plate could detach from the headliner and strike vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
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10
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6th June 2019
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19V421000
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Windshield washers may fail
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The fuse for the front and rear windshield washer system may fail and reduce driver visibility increasing the risk of a crash
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11
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1st February 2018
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18V087000
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Fuel leak in the engine compartment
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The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay in cars equipped with 2.0 gasoline engines, increasing the risk of engine fire
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12
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1st February 2018
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18V088000
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Incorrect TPMS setting
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System may be set incorrectly and may not illuminate the warning on the instrument cluster when a tire's pressure is below the recommended cold inflation pressure.
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As far as competition goes, the 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC is the only SUV here with no recalls for this year like the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The 2022 Audi Q5 and the 2022 BMW X4 each have 2 and 3 recalls respectively on their names in 2022. That said, no SUV here is a brand new model for 2022 and has received a handful of recalls since their respective launch years. Also, the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has owners complaining of the same issues persisting even after the recall, which we think is not all that confidence-inspiring and may negatively affect the ownership.
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Component Affected
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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Safety
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1
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1
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2
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0
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1
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Exterior
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Electric
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0
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0
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2
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1
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0
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Interior
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0
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0
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2
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1
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0
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Drive System
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Fuel System
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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Engine
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Which Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model year should you avoid?
The 2020 Range Rover Evoque is one model year to stay clear off with 6 recalls and 14 complaints registered with the NHTSA. The 2019Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, which is the final running model for the first generation of Evoques and the present 2022 model, would be the only model years that we are confident enough to recommend. Both these model years have the least numbers of complaints and recalls registered against them and come out at the most mechanically/electrically sorted models, technically.
Should you buy a used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a super niche product from Land Rover. It comes out as a lifestyle product rather than an outright practical one. Traits that we usually relate to Land Rovers such as off-road capability, cabin space, and convenience take a hit here and one of the least rated reliability scores also doesn’t come in its favor as well. Pricing is also something that we consider Land Rover has gone a bit overboard with this compact luxury SUV. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a stylish and unique proposition for those willing to take the compromise but comes out as a hard recommendation in the presence of competition that does most things better and cheaper.
