The Range Rover Evoque's documented problems are safety recalls: 26 vehicle campaigns in NHTSA's recall data name it since 2012. The largest cover the mild-hybrid DC-DC converter (26V248), passenger air bag classification on 2012–2013 models (14V395) and a blank touchscreen hiding the rear camera on 2023 models (25V016). All repairs are free.
CarWhere lists 9 documented Range Rover Evoque issues, including 9 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
First generation (2012–2019) Range Rover Evoque problems
Occupant classification module may disable passenger air bag (recall 14V395) (2012–2013)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2012–2019)
- Years:
- 2012–2013
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
A component in the Occupant Classification System control unit can fail and fully or partly disable the front passenger air bag. Dealers update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The 40,551-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Front passenger air bag fully or partly disabled
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 14V395 (2014-07-01) · 40,551 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7]
Transmission may shift to neutral unexpectedly (recall 16V614) (2014–2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2012–2019)
- Years:
- 2014–2015
- Powertrain:
- Automatic transmission
Insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness at the sensor cluster can make the automatic transmission shift into neutral unexpectedly. Dealers check the transmission serial number and update the transmission software where required, free of charge. The 10,455-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Transmission shifting into neutral unexpectedly
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 16V614 (2016-08-23) · 10,455 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8]
2.0L fuel rail end caps may leak (recall 18V087) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2012–2019)
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L gasoline
On models with the 2.0-liter gasoline engine, the fuel rail end caps can leak fuel vapor or liquid fuel into the engine bay, a fire risk near hot engine or exhaust parts. Dealers replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The 8,211-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Fuel vapor or liquid fuel in the engine bay
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 18V087 (2018-02-01) · 8,211 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9]
Second generation (2020–present) Range Rover Evoque problems
DC-DC converter overload can cut 12-volt charging and drive power (recall 26V248) (2020–2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2020–present)
- Years:
- 2020–2023
- Powertrain:
- Mild-hybrid (MHEV) models
On mild-hybrid (MHEV) models, the DC-DC converter can overload when electrical demand is high. If it fails, the 12-volt system stops charging, which can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Dealers update the central software, free of charge; owners first received interim letters while the final remedy was prepared. The 170,169-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Loss of 12-volt system charging
- Loss of drive power or exterior lights while driving
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- If only an interim letter was sent, ask the retailer whether the final software remedy has been released and applied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V248 (2026-04-17) · 170,169 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1]
DC-DC converter can stop working at start-up (recall 26V599) (2020–2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2020–present)
- Years:
- 2020–2024
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
This campaign expands recall 26V248. Besides the high-demand overload, a software error can stop the DC-DC converter from working at start-up. A failed converter ends 12-volt charging and can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Dealers update the vehicle software, free of charge. The 23,677-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Loss of 12-volt system charging, including at start-up
- Loss of drive power or exterior lights
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Confirm both 26V248 and 26V599 show as remedied on a mild-hybrid model
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V599 (2026-09-17) · 23,677 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [2][1]
Touchscreen may go blank and hide the rearview camera (recall 25V016) (2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2020–present)
- Years:
- 2023
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The center touchscreen can go blank at start-up, so the rearview camera image does not show, which fails the federal rear-visibility standard (FMVSS 111). Dealers update the touchscreen software, free of charge. The 28,370-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Blank center screen after starting the vehicle
- No camera image when reversing
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 25V016 (2025-01-16) · 28,370 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3]
Passenger air bag may tear during deployment (recall 25V454) (2020–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2020–present)
- Years:
- 2020–2025
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The front passenger air bag can tear as it deploys, which may not protect the occupant properly and can let hot gas escape and cause burns. Dealers repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Symptoms
- No warning signs; the defect shows only when the air bag deploys
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 25V454 (2025-07-07) · 21,000 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4]
SRS warning light software may misbehave (recall 22V080) (2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2020–present)
- Years:
- 2020
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The air bag (SRS) warning light software was programmed incorrectly, so the light can come on intermittently. A false warning can hide a real air bag fault. Dealers update the restraints control module software, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Air bag (SRS) warning light that comes and goes
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 22V080 (2022-02-15) · 18,824 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5]
Headliner metal plate may detach in a curtain air bag deployment (recall 19V840) (2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2020–present)
- Years:
- 2020
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The adhesive holding a metal plate to the headliner can fail after very cold temperatures. If the side curtain air bags deploy, the plate could come loose and strike occupants. Dealers apply self-adhesive fleece tape to the plate and headliner, free of charge.
Symptoms
- No warning signs; the defect shows only when the curtain air bags deploy
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 19V840 (2019-11-21) · 3,444 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6]