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Land Rover LR4Model year report

2012 Land Rover LR4 Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,000miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl 4WD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Land Rover LR4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2012 Land Rover LR4. The part named most often is fuel system, with 14 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine (4) and electrical system (2). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 296 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the mounting plate/flange and 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Fuel 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 .”

NHTSA complaint #11323484, filed 2020-05, 65,000 miles

Engine: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11122138, filed 2018-08, 118,000 miles

Electrical system: “Stopped at a stoplight behind another vehicle, when the engine suddenly revved and the vehicle took off. The vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own with a foot already on the brake- we continued to push on the brake and veered off to the side but clipped the vehicle in front of us. It was like we had no control over the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10503549, filed 2013-03, 19,600 miles

Other or unknown: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11465301, filed 2022-05

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,000 and 100,000 miles.

13%0–1013%10–2513%25–5013%50–756%75–10038%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2013201720192021720242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Land Rover LR4 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LR4 4WD5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131714$5,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Land Rover LR4 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 296 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 296 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover LR4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20163334,4372—16Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20151360,0004—16—Not enough data
20141256,0002—16—Not enough data
20131761,0003—14—Stable
20122582,0002—14Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20112398,0001—14—Stable
20101695,4571—14—Falling

All Land Rover LR4 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Land Rover LR4 have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2012 Land Rover LR4 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Land Rover LR4 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 14 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2012 Land Rover LR4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Land Rover LR4 get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Land Rover LR4 (LR4, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Land Rover LR4 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 44,000 and 100,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.