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Land Rover · NHTSA safety record

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

49

Complaints

1

Crashes

2

Fires

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have filed 49 safety complaints with NHTSA between July 2020 and August 2026. The most complained-about system is the electrical system, named in 17 of them (35%). The typical failure was reported at 13,063 miles, the median across the 18 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

Complaints fell 27% year on year: 8 in the twelve months to 2026-Q1, against 11 in the twelve before.

NHTSA has issued 13 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (13)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

26V248000 · April 17, 2026

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 170,169 vehicles across all model years covered

AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION

25V454000 · July 7, 2025

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020–2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.
The risk
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.
The remedy
Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 21,000 vehicles across all model years covered

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

25V089000 · February 13, 2025

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cover for the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.
The risk
An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N979. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall 21V-168.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 1,270 vehicles across all model years covered

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

25V088000 · February 13, 2025

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cover for the right-side lower knee air bag may come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.
The risk
An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the right-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N978.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 1,473 vehicles across all model years covered

AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

22V080000 · February 15, 2022

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light software is programmed incorrectly, which may cause the warning light to malfunction and intermittently illuminate.
The risk
An SRS system warning light that falsely illuminates could prevent the detection of an actual air bag system failure, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the restraints control module (RCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N664.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 18,824 vehicles across all model years covered

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

21V168000 · March 11, 2021

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cushion cover on the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, which could result in the cushion unfolding from the air bag module housing.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an unfolded knee air bag may not offer the driver full protection, increasing the risk for injury.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N566.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 250 vehicles across all model years covered

SEATS

20V794000 · December 17, 2020

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles equipped with climate specification front seats trimmed with "Dinamica" cloth. In the event of a fire, the seat material may burn quicker than allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
The risk
A seat cover that burns too quickly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat covers, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N524.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 66 vehicles across all model years covered

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

20V793000 · December 17, 2020

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles equipped with a replacement part for the right and/or left-side outer second-row seat belt assembly. These seat belt assemblies may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
Seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right and/or left-side outer second-row seat belt assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N523.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 13 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

20V751000 · December 3, 2020

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
The risk
The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 23 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

20V683000 · November 5, 2020

Park outside until repaired

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
The risk
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 3,048 vehicles across all model years covered

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

20V517000 · August 27, 2020

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque non-PHEV vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) recommended pressure has been set incorrectly in the instrument cluster. As a result, the TPMS warning light will not illuminate when tire pressure reaches 25% below the cold inflation pressure stated on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
The risk
Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, negatively impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N486.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 1,285 vehicles across all model years covered

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

19V840000 · November 21, 2019

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The adhesive bond attaching a metal plate to the headliner can fail after exposure to very cold temperatures.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of side curtain air bags, the metal plate could detach from the headliner and strike vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply self-adhesive fleece tape to the metal plate and the driver and passenger sides of the headliner, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N412.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 3,444 vehicles across all model years covered

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

19V421000 · June 6, 2019

The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The fuse for the front and rear windshield washer system may fail and reduce driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
The risk
The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse for the front and rear washer systems, free of charge. In addition, the Engine Junction Box lid will be replaced and an owner's manual insert will be added with the updated fuse rating information. The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N341.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 2,200 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 49.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17 35%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15 31%
ENGINE 12 24%
POWER TRAIN 7 14%
SUSPENSION 5 10%
VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 6%
STEERING 3 6%
VISIBILITY 3 6%
AIR BAGS 2 4%
LANE DEPARTURE 2 4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 2%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2025 at 11.

2020 2025 2026
2020 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

STEERING

fire · crash · towed

Almost everyday since manufacture updated vehicle for previous recall and even before that I notice it’s worse. I constantly have to check if BSA is activated MANY times I almost hit another vehicle which thank goodness I have not yet let happen being adapted to looking in blind spot.

NHTSA complaint 11491859. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire

A fire started under the hood roughly 15 minutes after we drove it and parked it. Smoke could be seen 1st, then the fire. Not sure what starter the fire. The vehicle was parked 3 ft from my house, which could’ve caught my house on fire, luckily it wasn’t parked in my garage. The incident has not been yet reproduced or confirmed by an independent service center, manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There not any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure

NHTSA complaint 11724423. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ongoing battery and or electrical issues. Replace battery 3 times in 2 years. Car loses power. Replace Body Control module, tail gate lock. Car was in repair for 2 months and Never told an exact reason except there is an electrical gremlin. Dealer and manufacture could not determine cause. I have videos. Dealer was not interested in viewing. Only doing the scheduled service. Which did not fix or work as intended.

NHTSA complaint 11756491. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On 4/26/2026 My vehicle experienced hybrid system failure, electrical failure, charging system failure, loss of drive power, electrical shutdown, and loss of exterior lighting at a busy intersection, while at a red light. My vehicle had to be towed and was confirmed by the Range Rover dealership as a DC-DC converter failure. My 73 yr old mother and I had to get out and direct traffic for over two hours, to keep my vehicle from getting hit or us being seriously injured, until a wrecker arrived. I had previously took my vehicle to two dealerships, when I had a light to come on. They told me to keep driving until they researched the problem and that my vehicle would not leave me on side of the

NHTSA complaint 11741193, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

60,000 miles

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover. The vehicle was exhibiting jerking motion. Fuel was noticed on the ground. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that Fuel was being ejected from the exhaust. The vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer stated there was a recall on the vehicle; however the repair is being charged at the owners expense. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA complaint 11739477. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In march 2036 my car just completely stopped in 5pm traffic and I was almost hit over a dozen times car wouldn’t albe to be moved because it completed died out. When I took it to JLR had to have it towed twice . They said it was the battery and that it needed to be calibrated, sent me home and same day car stalled again in a busy traffic, this time they said it was my alternator and that my own system was shorted out, and they had to replace the alternator. Wants to charge me $4k , then I get a call saying it’s the DC Dc Converter and it’s shorted out my electric system and alternator! Don’t know I’what to believe ! Before my car died it first said charging. Battery low and died out while I

NHTSA complaint 11734457, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On March 5, 2026, while I and my 2 passengers were traveling on the 405 Freeway at approximately 40–50 mph, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic total loss of power. The engine shut off and all electronic systems failed simultaneously, including the instrument cluster and all interior lighting. Most critically, the hazard lights were inoperable, leaving the vehicle invisible to high-speed traffic during the failure. Since I was traveling at highway speeds I was able to safely glide the vehicle to the center shoulder. After approximately 10–15 minutes, the dashboard, infotainment, and climate control systems began flickering intermittently before power temporarily returned. Upon attempting to

NHTSA complaint 11726890, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2018 29 2
2017 50 2
2016 47 1
2015 64 1
2014 35 2
2013 45 1
2012 32 2

Other 2020 Land Rover models

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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