2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems
Compared with other Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years
Typical for this model
53/100 1.1× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.1× that of a typical Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 6 of its 64 complaints were filed by the end of 2017.
- Most reported problem: Transmission shifts into neutral while driving (28 complaints, median 69,000 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013, 2016
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 64filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles, 43 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD · 21 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe two patterns: a loss of power traced to the turbocharger, and the transmission unexpectedly dropping into neutral while driving. Both tend to appear on the road at speed rather than in the driveway, and many complaints note the dealer could not reproduce the fault or that repairs fell outside warranty. A smaller but recurring group of complaints covers steering loss, fuel odors, and door/latch and water-leak electrical problems.
- Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shifts into neutral while driving
- 28 complaints (44%)
- median 69,000 mi at 5.0 yrs old (17 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $5,200 (median of 5 quotes)
- filed 2015–2026
Owners describe the vehicle suddenly dropping out of drive into neutral, sometimes with a 'Gear Fault' or 'Reselect Gear' message and a chime, and say they had to cycle the shifter or restart the vehicle to keep moving. Complaints also mention hesitation and jerking on acceleration, and a few report the shifter sticking in park or reverse. Several owners state the dealer could not reproduce the fault, and some link the symptom to a transmission harness recall for this model. Reported from about 48,000 to 156,000 miles in the sample, often on deceleration or while slowing to merge.
Recall 16V6140005 related service bulletins
What to check: Check by VIN whether the transmission harness recall applies and whether it was completed. During a test drive, watch for hesitation or a neutral drop when slowing, and ask whether the transmission has been serviced or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Gearbox fault. I drive a new Range Rover Evoque, model 2015. The first time I had this problem with the vehicle was in october, 2014, only a month after taking the car out of the dealership. While driving the vehicle, it suddenly and abruptly stopped in the middle of a busy road. Cars behind me had to stop abruptly, almost hitting my car and pedestrians. My vehicle accused a gearbox fault, and the gearbox was blocked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10730480, filed 2015-06, 5,200 miles“While driving, my car will unexpectedly shift into neutral. Each time this has happened on deceleration and is accompanied by a reselect gear alert on the dash and an alarm (dinging) noise. This has happed 5-6 times in 3 months. I have to force the shifter out of d and into n then back to d and it will continue driving. I have taken in into the Land Rover dealership 2 times for a total of almost 6 weeks combined, and they have not been able to figure out the issue or get the fault to replicate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389676, filed 2021-01, 82,000 miles - Engine
Turbocharger failure and sudden loss of power
- 10 complaints (16%)
- median 61,000 mi at 5.2 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
- filed 2019–2025
Complaints describe a loud pop or whining noise followed by loss of acceleration, with the vehicle struggling to hold highway speed and the check engine light coming on. Owners say the dealer or an independent shop diagnosed a failed turbocharger, some noting the same repair was needed more than once, and that the repair was quoted in the thousands of dollars. Several mention that the vehicle had not been driven hard and that the failure came without warning. Reported from roughly 40,000 to 84,000 miles in the sample, frequently during highway acceleration or passing.
What to check: Ask whether the turbocharger has been replaced or inspected and request service records for the part. On a test drive, listen for whining or a popping noise under acceleration and confirm the check engine light is off.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Just purchased my car in july 2018. Was a previous leased car with reguiar maintenance. I was driving on the highway and my car suddenly would not shift gears no pickup in the car. Luckily I was able to pull to side of the road to prevent an accident and turn car off and back on again. Check engine light came on. Was able to drive to an authorized Land Rover dealer to which they state turbocharger has an internal defect and a common problem with my make and model car.”
NHTSA complaint #11192381, filed 2019-03, 65,000 miles“2015 evoque, 50k miles only. On feb 26th 2020, I was on the interstate and noticed a humming sound from engine side. Gradually it because so loud and non ignorable. The vehicle lost power and slowed down on the interstate. My whole family survived a cluster crash by mere luck. Dealership says turbo is blown and this is common problem. Bills $4500 and am out of warranty since nov 2020. Common problem ??? How can a 5 yr old 50k vehicle have a common problem that costs $4500 to fix ? …”
NHTSA complaint #11400061, filed 2021-03, 50,000 miles - Electrical system
Door locks and keyless entry not working
- 13 complaints (20%)
- median 53,000 mi at 5.1 yrs old (11 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2017–2025
Complaints describe a door that will not lock with the remote while the alarm still sounds, or keyless entry and push-button start failing at random and requiring the manual key blade. Owners also mention water entering through window or windshield seals and later causing wiring problems. Some report the dealer could not find fault codes or resolve the issue. Reported from about 53,000 to 73,000 miles in the sample, with water ingress complaints appearing on older vehicles.
What to check: Test every door lock and unlock with the remote and confirm keyless start works with the fob away from the car. Check window and windshield seals and the carpets near wiring for dampness or stains.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The engine was running and the vehicle was in park and I exited the vehicle. I went inside an adjacent building for approximately 1 minute. I returned to the vehicle and opened the front passenger side door. I picked up my key fob and pressed the ignition button to turn off the engine. When the engine turned off the vehicle began to roll away and struck a parked car and pinned me between the vehicle and the opened passenger side door. My hand was pressed between the car door and a light pole in the parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210416, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles“My window is constantly leaking water. I am not the original owner. I went to get the window repaired and the shops say it’s a recall. I never knew it was one. I now have a problem with wiring and I believe that the leaks have lead to this!”
NHTSA complaint #11680727, filed 2025-08 - Fuel system
Fuel smell and leak near the rear of the vehicle
Mentioned in 4 of 58 sampled complaints
Owners report a strong gasoline odor after driving, sometimes strong enough that the vehicle has to be parked outside, and in some cases visible fuel leaking near the right rear wheel area above the fuel tank. Complaints describe the smell appearing after a drive or shortly after purchase and the cause not always being identified by the dealer. Reported across a wide mileage range in the sample, from relatively low mileage up to about 150,000 miles.
What to check: After a test drive, park and smell around the rear wheel wells and under the back of the car. Ask whether the fuel tank, pump, or lines have been inspected or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Two month ago , i bought this 2015 Landover Evoque a week later i smelled fuel gasoline odor , after a close inspection , found gasoline leaking from the right rear of the vehicle's tire above the gas tank , am a mechanic by hobby , started digging in online and found the same issue with other landcovers see below (( Makes/Models/Model Years: LAND ROVER/LR4/2010-2016 LAND ROVER/RANGE ROVER SPORT/2010-2013 Mfr's Report Date: August 12, 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V-635 Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL …”
NHTSA complaint #11443274, filed 2021-12“After driving the vehicle for 30 miles or more and parking in the garage, a very strong gas odor fills the garage; the vehicle has to be parked outside in the driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #11421806, filed 2021-06
Buying note. A pre-purchase inspection focused on the turbocharger, transmission behavior, and steering rack mounting bolts is worth the cost on this model year, and a VIN check for outstanding transmission recall work is worthwhile. Service records showing recent turbo, transmission, or cooling-system work are a practical indicator of how the car has been maintained.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 58 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 64 consumer complaints for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. 43 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 507 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 7 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 53 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
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.
- Engine22 34%
- Electrical system10 16%
- Fuel system7 11%
- Other or unknown6 9.4%
- Body and structure6 9.4%
- Brakes5 7.8%
- Steering4 6.3%
- Exterior lighting3 4.7%
- Seats3 4.7%
Also reported: Wheels (3), Air bags (2), Seat belts (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Lane departure (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “The turbocharger has gone out and the vehicle has less than 60k miles on it. How can this be possible? Aren't land rovers a high end vehicle??? There is no reason that my american made car is older than this vehicle and I have had no costly repairs on it. Someone needs to review these turbochargers and ensure a better quality because these cars are too expensive as it is and now to fix this I need to pay over $3000!!! It's not right! The vehicle will accelerate slowly and drive rough when gears are changing. The codes we get are for the turbo charger.”
NHTSA complaint #11328560, filed 2020-06, 57,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I was driving to work with my baby in the back seat. I got to a red light, turned green I go, get up to 40mph, car cuts out (complete loss of power). The person behind me swirves off the road to miss me. I am stuck in the middle of hwy 17 (very busy) the road for 5 minutes trying to reatart. My engine light is now on. I get the car to start I immediately turn around to get my car and my baby home. I am up to 55mph still on hwy 17 in jacksonville nc. My car looses all power and shuts off, and the cars behimd me slams on brakes and there air bags come out. Nothing was hit, but it was close. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076170, filed 2018-03, 60,000 milesElectrical system: “On 9/22/2017 I purchased a certified pre-owned(cpo) Range Rover Evoque from dimmitt Land Rover in clearwater. Immediately after the purchase, I brought up several issues with the vehicle to include a missing front passenger window tint, 3 blown speakers on the front passenger door, part of the a pillar falling off while driving, problems with the eco start/stop not working, and a tire that sounded like a tractor trailer. Since 9/22/2017 I have been to the service department some 6 times, the most recent on june 8th 2018 for eco start/stop issue and the again the tire noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11109801, filed 2018-07, 37,823 milesFuel system: “At around 12:40pm on july 10th, 2018. My cousin and I were parking the 2015 evoque in a garage driveway. The driveway has a slight down slope and 3 other vehicles in front of me so brakes were being applied to maneuver. As I was coming to a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated hard and quickly. I tried to hold the brake but it seemed it had no effect. The car ended up hitting the end of the garage structure. 911 was called shortly after. On july 12th, the insurance company has already deemed the car a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11111451, filed 2018-07, 29,850 milesMileage when problems were reported
47% of the 43 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 77,000 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.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Evoque 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
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
- 16V614000Aug 23, 2016Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2014–2015, Discovery Sport 2015
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the…
Recall details for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque → · 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. 507 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11030751Mar 10, 2026Electrical system. Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- 11029572Feb 13, 2026Engine. Gtdi brazed turbocharger crack extended warranty
- 11029560Feb 2, 2026Engine. GTDI Brazed Turbocharger Crack Extended Warranty
- 11019059May 19, 2025Other or unknown. Turbocharger Class Action Preliminary Settlement
- 11018306May 9, 2025Other or unknown. Telematic tcu2 modules no longer available
- 11017763Apr 25, 2025Other or unknown. Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
- 11017740Apr 11, 2025Electrical system. Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- 11016648Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- 11016647Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
- 11016646Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 16,900 | 3 | — | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 7 | 10,000 | 5 | — | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 5 | — | 3 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 6 | 50,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 53 | 14,690 | 14 | — | — | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 11 | 45,750 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 30 | 12,200 | 2 | — | 24 | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 52 | 18,490 | 2 | — | 24 | 84 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 47 | 41,512 | 1 | — | 24 | 34 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2015 | 64 | 53,000 | 1 | — | 24 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 35 | 61,500 | 2 | — | 24 | 42 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 46 | 54,300 | 1 | — | 22 | 32 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 32 | 49,000 | 2 | — | 22 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
All Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Owners of this model year most often describe two patterns: a loss of power traced to the turbocharger, and the transmission unexpectedly dropping into neutral while driving. The issues reported most often: Transmission shifts into neutral while driving; Turbocharger failure and sudden loss of power; Door locks and keyless entry not working.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have?
NHTSA recorded 64 consumer complaints for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 22 complaints (34% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 17.
Has the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (Range Rover Evoque, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reported?
Among the 43 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 77,000 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.