2011 Land Rover Lr2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Engine (2) · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags 2014-07-01 · campaign 14V395000 · 40,551 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Air Bags:frontal 2010-11-12 · campaign 10V581000 · 2,956 vehicles
Defect: LAND ROVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 LR2 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2010. THE SHORTING BAR IN THE CLOCK SPRING MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR IS INSTALLED.
Risk: THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER INTO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 800-637-6837.
Service bulletins (163)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2021-01-25 · LTB00552NAS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rescinded - windshield wiper noise / judder / streak - rescinded
Structure:body:bumpers 2020-10-05 · LTB00660NAS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Equipment 2018-06-28 · SSM71859 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2018-06-28 · SSM71859 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers
Showing the 6 most recent of 163 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-20 · Unknown Or Other“when driving feels like the car get in to neutral suddenly the revolutions get all the way up and the car does not advace, does not run normal until i do manually change gears. my settings are to just do manually when the car is in " s". the check engine turn on. this started last week 03/05/2025 when inspected the failure shows as error as turbo…”
2023-02-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“cracking fuel pump leaking fuel down the fuel tank causing a large puddle under the vehicle and strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle. similar leaking fuel recall to nhtsa campaign number: 21v635 leaking fuel could cause a fire. has been confirmed by a service center. has not been inspected by manufacturer, reference nhtsa campai…”
2021-06-03 · Unknown Or Other“the rear differential failure on the lr2 car is only 74,000 miles and the differential need to be replaced, i was reading online about it and several persons complain about. thank you.…”
2021-01-28 · Power Train · 70,400 mi“recently began hearing a noise from the rear when driving. thought it might be from the rear alignment causing the tire tread to make this sound. driving faster the noise would get louder. took to my mechanic for alignment and they said it was the rear differential going out. the bearings were making the loud noise. the vehicle only has 70,400…”
2019-06-27 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 83,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 land rover lr2. while driving 55 mph, a loud humming noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. the faster the vehicle accelerated, the louder the noise became. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and …”
2019-01-21 · Power Train · 59,040 mi“the rear differential has been diagnosed with a pinion bearing failure by land rover. the vehicle only has 59,000 miles and has never seen anything off road…”
2019-01-13 · Unknown Or Other“rear differential had to be replaced in less than 70k…”
2018-11-28 · Engine · 130,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 land rover lr2. the contact stated that the engine made strange noises when the vehicle was started and while driving approximately 30 mph. in addition, the engine continued to run when the contact attempted to turn off the ignition. the contact called land rover peabody (247 newbury st, peabody, ma 01960, (978) 535-9200…”
2018-07-23 · Power Train · 38,000 mi“noticed a loud noise from rear of vehicle while driving. the greater the speed the louder the noise. dealer inspection confirmed rear differential failing and needs replacement. vehicle has 38,000 miles and still has the original factory tires. rear differential failing before original tires are wore out! potential total failure of rear differentia…”
2018-01-11 · Unknown Or Other · 71,000 mi“the rear differential needs replaced at only 71k miles - dealership has quoted a cost of $6,000.00. this is apparently a very common problem for the lr2 and land rover has issued a tsb but will not perform a recall and fix this known issue and factory defect.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.