2012 Land Rover LR4 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 16%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Land Rover LR4, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489101, filed 2022-10“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11656714, filed 2025-04, 133,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10209987Mar 4, 2022Engine timing chain/tensioner partial extended warranty -usa
- 10160458Apr 11, 2019PCV DiaphramTorn. The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10154038Jan 9, 2019A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10116212May 26, 2017SITUATION: A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10097171Oct 26, 2016Issue: the customer may report a noise from the engine bay. This maybe accompanied with the coolant gauge reading high and/or the charge warning indicator illuminated…
- 10097247Aug 17, 2016Situation: a humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10106203May 23, 2016Situation: a humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10105981Nov 5, 2015"issue: customers may report the engine management light (mil) is illuminated with the possibility of a no engine restarts in xxx miles, diesel exhaust fluid dosing malfunction…
- 10105827Oct 7, 2015"situation: a 'humming' noise may be evident from the engine when the engine is idling. Cause: this may be caused by dust and/or water ingress to the primary drive belt idler…
- 10104461May 19, 2015"situation: a rattle / click noise may be heard from the front of the engine. The noise may be more pronounced when the engine is at idle speed. Cause: this may be caused by…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Land Rover LR4
14 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Land Rover LR4
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.
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