Model year record

2015 Land Rover LR2 recalls & problems

The 2015 Land Rover LR2 has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsJul 1, 2014

Air bags

Recall 14V39500040,551 vehicles

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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Land Rover LR2 SUV 4WD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

LR2

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S9) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Air bags	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—
Power train	1	—
Suspension	1	—
Engine	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump › Mounting plate/flange	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
FUEL HAS BEEN LEAKING FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK SINCE MID AUGUST. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION THE FUEL FLANGE FILTER ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED. THIS CRACK ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE THE CLOSED SYSTEM. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO LOCAL LAND ROVER DEALER AND WILL BE VERIFIED BY THEM. NO WARNING LAMPS, MESSAGES OR SYMPTOMS PRIOR. SMELL OF GAS AND PUDDLES OF FUEL WHILE IN OPERATION. WHILE PARKED THE PUDDLE AND SMELL ARE EVER MORE PRESENT LONG AFTER ENGINE IS IN STANDBY. MILLAGE OF VEHICLE APPROX. 110,000. NO FIRES OR FATAL INJURIES AS OF YET. MODELS LR4 & RANGE ROVER SPORT (2010-2016) HAVE BEEN ISSUED A RECALL FOR PROBLEM DESCRIBED WITHIN.
Aug 5, 2024
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Mounting plate/flange
The contactâs daughter owns a 2015 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, after refueling the vehicle, the following day the fuel tank and fuel level was noticeably lower than expected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank outlet flange was leaking. The contact was informed that the fuel tank outlet flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,900.
Jul 12, 2024 · 112,900 miles
Engine
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle emitted abnormal loud ratting sounds. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred increasingly. The warning message "Service" was displayed intermittently. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted and the vehicle stalled while driving. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken…
Apr 8, 2022 · 80,000 miles
Suspension
I PURCHASED THE CAR JULY 11TH 2020, THE CONPANY STATED IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, ONCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT & TOOK IT TO LAND ROVER THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL, AND THE ENTIRE CHASSIE IS BASICALLY DESTROYED, THEIR ARE NO WHEEL BARRINGS, AND I NEED FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS. ALSO METAL SCRAPINGS FROM THE REAR BARRINGS WAS GETTING INTO THE OIL PAN. THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM IS REFUSING TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE A 30 DAY WARRANTY.
Jul 17, 2020 · 93,000 miles
Power train
REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. SEVERE GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR END
Mar 22, 2019 · 48,000 miles
Air bags
FOR ABOUT A MONTH A WARNING LIGHT WAS ON WHENEVER I DROVE, INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS CONSTANTLY SWITCHED OFF. THIS MEANS THAT MY PASSENGER AIRBAGS AND PERHAPS ALL OF MY AIRBAGS WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A SENSOR ISSUE AND SUGGESTED THAT I PAY $2,000 TO REPLACE THE SENSOR BENEATH THE PASSENGER SEAT (A REPAIR THAT WOULD NOT HAVE RESOLVED THE UNDERLYING ISSUE ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS WHO LATER EXAMINED MY VEHICLE). AFTER READING ABOUT THE LR2 RECALL RELATED TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT, I ASKED IF MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID NO. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO ANOTHER SHOP TO GET A SECOND…
May 1, 2017 · 50,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.