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2015 Land Rover LR2 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Land Rover LR2 holds 6 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most LR2 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Air bags.

2012 Land Rover LR2
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Complaints

6

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (1 of 6), then Engine (1) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).

Next to 2014

The 2014 LR2 has 8 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Land Rover LR2. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Air bags 2014-07-01 · NHTSA campaign 14V395000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Air bags
1
Engine
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Powertrain
1
Suspension
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "FUEL HAS BEEN LEAKING FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK SINCE MID AUGUST. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION THE FUEL FLANGE FILTER ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED. THIS CRACK ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE THE CLOSED SYSTEM. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO LOCAL…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-09-27
  • "The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, after…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2024-08-05
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle emitted abnormal loud ratting sounds. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure…"
    Engine · filed 2022-07-08
  • "I PURCHASED THE CAR JULY 11TH 2020, THE CONPANY STATED IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, ONCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT & TOOK IT TO LAND ROVER THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL, AND THE ENTIRE CHASSIE IS…"
    Suspension · filed 2020-07-21
  • "REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. SEVERE GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR END"
    Powertrain · filed 2019-03-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Land Rover LR2 SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
LR2 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Four-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $4000

Specs and fitment

L359 (Freelander 2 / LR2), 2012–2015
Body styles SUV
Oil SAE 5W-30 (3.2L I6, 2012); 2.0L Turbo (2013–2015) — confirm viscosity on oil cap or owner’s manual
Tire size 235/60R18, 235/55R19

Known issues for this generation

Recall 14V-395 covers certain 2010-2015 LR2 vehicles (also certain 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque): an Occupant Classification System ECU component may fail and disable the front passenger air bag; dealers update Restraint Control Module software. Recall 12V-563 covers certain 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque built on June 11, 2012 whose rear brake-caliper retaining bolts may be under-torqued and allow the caliper to detach; dealers inspect and tighten the bolts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Land Rover LR2 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Land Rover LR2 holds 6 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most LR2 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Air bags.

What are common problems with a 2015 Land Rover LR2?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (1 of 6), then Engine (1) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).

Is the 2015 Land Rover LR2 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 LR2 has 8 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2015 Land Rover LR2 been recalled?

The 2015 Land Rover LR2 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Land Rover LR2?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 Land Rover LR2 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Land Rover LR2 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Land Rover LR2 is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Land Rover LR2 use?

SAE 5W-30 (3.2L I6, 2012); 2.0L Turbo (2013–2015) — confirm viscosity on oil cap or owner’s manual

What tire sizes fit a US Land Rover LR2?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/60R18, 235/55R19 and rear 235/60R18, 235/55R19; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Land Rover LR2?

Recall 14V-395 covers certain 2010-2015 LR2 vehicles (also certain 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque): an Occupant Classification System ECU component may fail and disable the front passenger air bag; dealers update Restraint Control Module software. Recall 12V-563 covers certain 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque built on June 11, 2012 whose rear brake-caliper retaining bolts may be under-torqued and allow the caliper to detach; dealers inspect and tighten the bolts.