LAND ROVER LR4 · model year

2012 LAND ROVER LR4

30 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2012LAND ROVERLR4 carries 30 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2012 LR4 is fuel/propulsion system with 6 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (6) and engine (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 12 investigation files overlapping the 2012 LR4, and 3 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

30
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

30 filings

Crashes Reported

3 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6
ENGINE4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
SEAT BELTS1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STEERING1
SUSPENSION1
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1

Recalls (2)

15V38600017/06/2015

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to September 18, 2012. Due to the use of an incorrect primer, the panoramic roof adhesive may not adequately secure the roof assembly.

21V63500012/08/2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:MOUNTING PLATE/FLANGE

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Recent Complaints

20250425FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was rust on it and declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 133,000

20250425STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was rust on it and declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 133,000

20250425ENGINE

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was rust on it and declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 133,000

20240903UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I noticed and smelled fuel while parked in garage and researched the recall and was not informed by landrover

20221013ENGINE

My 2012 LR4 engine completely seized on the highway in July 2022 while I was traveling at 75mph. I was incredibly lucky to be in the right hand lane (after passing 2 large trucks) when I heard and felt the extremely abrupt "clunk" come from the engine. The red engine light came on and my LR4 no longer worked. I had to veer off the highway and coast onto the grass. Had I been in the left hand lane still when this happened, the outcome for me and multiple others on the highway that day would not have been good. My Land Rover dealer (where my car was towed back to) confirmed engine failure. They found a torn oil filter and lots of metal shavings in the filter. They also found a damaged piston with indents and grooves on the piston in cylinder 3 and recommended a new engine. In July 2022 (a week prior to the engine failure) I had my car serviced at the Land Rover dealer. After service I noticed a small leak, a clicking noise in my engine at 30-35mph and a feeling of reduced acceleration. I

20220610FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, he started to smell fuel fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated the service engine soon warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel tank, cover, and seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the issue. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,062. Consumer received a recall letter from the manufacturer after the vehicle has been repaired and is offering a refund. To quality for a refund, consumer needed to provide authorized Land Rover retailer with the original paid receipt. However, manufacturer and dealer would not refund the consumer. The consumer has stated that Land Ro

Mileage: 154,062

20220519FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My car has a strong gasoline odor when I drive it as well as when I turn it off and park it. However, especially when parking. In addition, after refueling, the fuel gauge lags for a few minutes in terms of fuel level. As a result of these events, I searched online for vehicle recalls and came across the information on your page. As you suggested, I contacted the authorized Land Rover dealer. After multiple communications and several attempts to schedule an appointment to address the issue, they inform me that they do not currently have the parts in stock to address the issue that the vehicle presents. At the same time, they tell me that if I want to fix it as soon as possible, I must pay for the service and that they will reimburse me once they receive the "recall letter." I am currently awaiting information on the cost of the service, but I am doubtful of the dealer's explanation. I'd like to confirm with the NHTSA that this is the correct procedure. My current concern is that the hi

20220519UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My car has a strong gasoline odor when I drive it as well as when I turn it off and park it. However, especially when parking. In addition, after refueling, the fuel gauge lags for a few minutes in terms of fuel level. As a result of these events, I searched online for vehicle recalls and came across the information on your page. As you suggested, I contacted the authorized Land Rover dealer. After multiple communications and several attempts to schedule an appointment to address the issue, they inform me that they do not currently have the parts in stock to address the issue that the vehicle presents. At the same time, they tell me that if I want to fix it as soon as possible, I must pay for the service and that they will reimburse me once they receive the "recall letter." I am currently awaiting information on the cost of the service, but I am doubtful of the dealer's explanation. I'd like to confirm with the NHTSA that this is the correct procedure. My current concern is that the hi

20220505FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that previously there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the garage while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel outlet flange and the failure was remedied. The contact was awaiting a permanent part replacement and reimbursement from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 105,000

20220329FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20220307FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Discovery. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The dealer was made aware of the failure and had the vehicle towed to their location. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 99,000

20220207FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the fuel flange was replaced. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

20211209FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

20211009FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Strong fuel smell detected when vehicle is garaged. Smell fills garage. No evident visible leak. Smell isolated to the LR4.

20201120FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. SMELL IS VERY POTENT WHEN PARKED INSIDE GARAGE AND AFTER FUELING. THIS COLD BE A POSSIBLE LEAK COMING FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK WHERE I CANNOT ARE.

20201027FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WE BOUGHT THIS 2012 LAND ROVER LR4 WITH 44K MILES ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. WE STARTED NOTICING A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE GARAGE EVER SINCE WE STARTED PARKING THIS CAR IN THE GARAGE. THE ODOR IS STRONGER AFTER WE DRIVE THE CAR AROUND ESPECIALLY IF THE TANK IS FULL. UPON RESEARCHING ENTHUSIAST FORUMS ABOUT LAND ROVERS AND ESPECIALLY LR4, THERE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AROUND FUEL LEAK DUE TO SOME SORT OF FLANGE THAT HOLDS THE FUEL PUMP IN PLACE. RESEARCHING THE NHTSA DATABASE REVEALED THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF FUEL LEAK FROM LR4 CARS OF THE SAME GENERATION. THE COST TO FIX THIS VARIES FROM A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS TO CLOSE TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I AM GOING TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE WHERE IT IS LEAKING FUEL FROM BUT NEEDED A NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER TO GO WITH IT SO I AM REPORTING THE ISSUE AS A SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD THIS CREATES. WE STARTED PARKING THE CAR OUTSIDE THE GARAGE AWAY FROM THE HOUSE UNTIL WE CAN GET THIS FIXED.

Mileage: 44,000

20200506FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STARTED TO NOTICE A RAW GAS SMELL AFTER DRIVING OR JUST START THE CAR. I LOOKED FOR GAS LEAK BUT DIDN'T FIND ANY. BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. AND THE SERVICE ASSISTANT SAID IT WAS THE FUEL GASKET. SHE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS THE DUST COVER AND GASKET AS SHE PREDICTED. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE . *TR

Mileage: 65,000

20190930ENGINE

2012 LAND ROVER LR4 HSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIMING CHAIN. *LD *JS

20181009FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE TOP OF MY FUEL TANK HAS A PLASTIC LID THAT HAS CRACKED. THE CAR IS LEAKING RAW GAS. HE SAID THIS IS APPROXIMATELY THE 5TH CAR HE HAS SEEN WITH THIS PROBLEM THIS YEAR. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THE CAR COULD IGNITE IF A STRAY SPARK (TOSSED CIGARETTES BUTT, ETC) WAS NEAR MY CAR. THE ODOR IS EXTREMELY STRONG AND 'HEADACHE INDUCING' IF EXPOSED FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME. THE GAS ACTUALLY LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK FROM THE TOP WHEN THE CAR IS ON. THE FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE BUT NO ACTUAL GAS PUDDLE CAN BE SEEN BECAUSE THE LIQUID GAS EVAPORATES IN THE HEAT.

Mileage: 100,000

20180824ENGINE

THE TIMING TENSION PULLEY FAILED, CAUSING A BOLT TO BREAK LOOSE AND BREAK THROUGH THE TIMING COVER. AFTER BEING REPLACED, 6 MONTHS LATER THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAS FAILED. THERE WAS TECHNICAL BULLETIN ISSUED AS WELL AS DOZENS OF DESIGN REVIEWS CLEARLY ILLUSTRATING THE DESIGN FLAW AND NEAR CERTAIN FAILURE

Mileage: 118,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2012 LAND ROVER LR4 have?
The 2012 LAND ROVER LR4 has 30 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2012 LAND ROVER LR4?
Yes, the 2012 LAND ROVER LR4 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 LAND ROVER LR4?
The most-complained component for the 2012 LAND ROVER LR4 is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 6 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and ENGINE.
Is the 2012 LAND ROVER LR4 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.