2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Air Bags (2) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/Dc Converter 2026-09-17 · campaign 26V599000 · 23,677 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop f
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/Dc Converter 2026-04-17 · campaign 26V248000 · 170,169 vehicles
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). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current ove
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final 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.
Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal:cushion 2025-07-07 · campaign 25V454000 · 21,000 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (398)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-21 · SSM76492 - 20AUG26 · Other
tcu activation failure and incontrol app inoperative after software update
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-22 · SSM76477 - 21JUL26 · Other
intermittent passive entry operation 24my or with new service smart key fob.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-20 · E002 - 20JUL26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhaust system oxygen (o2) sensors - extended warranty
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-04 · SSM76468 - 03JUL26 · Other
unable to select navigation when pressing the navigation tile on thetouchscreen.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-16 · N869 Range Rover 16JUN26 · Other
software over the air (sota) updates are failing to complete. specifically vehicle domain controller (vdc) pivi and gateway module a (gwm). these vehicles have now been stopped from further sota attempts and require a wired intervention.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-16 · N869 Range Rover 15MAY26 · Other
software over the air (sota) updates are failing to complete. specifically vehicle domain controller (vdc) pivi and gateway module a (gwm). these vehicles have now been stopped from further sota attempts and require a wired intervention.
Showing the 6 most recent of 398 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-14 · Exterior Lighting · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 land rover range rover evoque. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled and then failed to return to normal operation. the failure reoccurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not found. the messages "sos syst…”
2026-03-31 · Air Bags“i received a letter in august 2025 informing me about the passenger airbag recall for 2020-2025my land rover range rover evoque that said parts and remedy are not yet available. i received a second letter in february 2026 that said parts and remedy are available and advising i schedule a service appointment with land rover range rover dealer. i've …”
2025-12-10 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2021 land rover range rover evoque. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v454000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for parts availability information. the contact stated that the manufact…”
2025-06-09 · Steering“loss of power steering assist while turning, second occurrence rover issued a tsb n614nas2 ups8021-5b for this very issue however our 2021 evoque is not listed there is no loss of fluid , contributing to this issue first occurrence showed sos message in display second occurrence showed lane assistance the dealer is baker jaguar and land ro…”
2023-08-05 · Engine“the coolant is disappearing, the level is going down all the time. there is no external leak. i’m refilling the coolant tank every week. it might go into the engine but i’m not sure. the engine runs hot all the time after every drive. thank you! …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.