2016 Land Rover LR2: common problems

The maker issued 7 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB): 7

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Equipment	0	0	3
Electrical system	0	0	2
Engine and cooling	0	0	1
Latches, locks, linkages	0	0	1

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10214018 · Equipment Technical Bulletin
Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10206635 · Electrical system Software Update
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10204797 · Equipment Technical Bulletin
AM/FM Interference Onwards
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10125267 · Equipment Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10106164 · Latches, locks, linkages JLR INVESTIGATING SIDE DOOR LATCH CONERNS
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10106048 · Engine and cooling "ISSUE
THE CUSTOMER REPORTS AN UNUSUAL SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: INVESTIGATIONS SHOW THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE TURBOCHARGER TO THE DOWNPIPE (2.0L GTDI GASOLINE ENGINES) OR TURBOCHARGER TO…
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10105762 · Electrical system "SITUATION
THE VEHICLE BATTERY IMAY BE FLAT OR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES/WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: FAULTY GENERATOR FAULTY BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM (BMS) THE CHARGE WARNING INDICATOR IS…

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover LR2?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 7 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Land Rover LR2?

NHTSA lists 7 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 2016 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.

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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 2026-11-04.