Best Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Years to Buy
No single Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year separates clearly from the pack in federal data yet — the year-by-year record below shows the full spread, with 2015, 2017 and 2020 the only years to actively avoid.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall campaigns · Data as of October 2026 · How we rate model years
Buy these years
Every Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year, ranked by federal record
| Model year | NHTSA complaints | Recalls | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | OK |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | OK |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | OK |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | OK |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | OK |
| 2020 | 48 | 14 | AVOID |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | OK |
| 2018 | 20 | 2 | OK |
| 2017 | 107 | 2 | AVOID |
| 2016 | 47 | 1 | OK |
| 2015 | 130 | 1 | AVOID |
| 2014 | 73 | 2 | OK |
| 2013 | 69 | 1 | OK |
| 2012 | 49 | 2 | OK |
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume; verdicts are severity-weighted rates per year on the road, compared within the model’s own history.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best year for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Federal data doesn't crown a single Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year yet; recent years generally carry the cleanest records. See the year-by-year table for the full picture.
Which Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years should I avoid?
2015, 2017 and 2020 — they carry the model's highest severity-weighted complaint rates. The full breakdown is on our Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years-to-avoid page.
Is a used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque a good buy?
Year-dependent. Across 574 NHTSA owner complaints on record, the spread between the cleanest and worst Land Rover Range Rover Evoque years is significant — pick from the best-year list, confirm the specific car's history by VIN, and negotiate from what buyers actually paid rather than asking prices.
How do I buy the best Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year for the right price?
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