AI Damage2014 Land Rover LR2: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Land Rover LR2 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 38% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 13% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (38% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Vehicle was moving forward and t-boned on the side by a smaller vehicle. Vehicle rolled over on to its roof. Side curtain airbags deployed but the driver side front airbag did not deploy.
There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was condensation underneath the vehicle while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel flange was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact noticed fuel leaking towards the bottom of the fuel tank. The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective fuel tank flange. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired.
My 2014 Land Rover LR2 HSE STARTED SMELLING STRONGLY OF FUEL IN LATE APRIL,2022. I contacted LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER RELATIONS ON 5/2/22 about the problem. Cris Willis opened Case# [phone] to assist me. He stated it was a recall issue awaiting parts to become active. Then on 6/15 Cris W.
The contact's parents own a 2014 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle in the garage, her parents and herself noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel outlet flange needed to be replaced.
Transfer case failure due to seals leaking, resulting in oil leak and rendering the vehicle inoperable. Repairs estimated at $2,261-$7,500 by authorized Range Rover service center in Grand Rapids, MI.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 land rover lr2. While driving 40 mph, the brake and accelerator pedals became difficult to depress. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump malfunctioned and needed replacement.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LR2 has 20 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 8, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Land Rover LR2?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, air bags, engine. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (25%), airbag warning light (13%), airbags did not deploy (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Land Rover LR2?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Land Rover LR2 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.