2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: common problems

Owners of the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 46
involving a crash: 2

What fails most often

1 Engine 20% of all complaints
2 Air bags 15% of all complaints
3 Fuel/propulsion system 15% of all complaints
4 Service brakes 15% of all complaints
5 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
6 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
7 Vehicle speed control 9% of all complaints
8 Structure 7% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Engine: 9 complaints (20% of all).
Air bags: 7 complaints (15% of all).
Fuel/propulsion system: 7 complaints (15% of all).
Service brakes: 7 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Powertrain: 6 complaints (13% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 46 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine9 · 20%
brake failure3 · 7%
airbag warning light2 · 4%
fuel system, fuel smell2 · 4%
hesitation when accelerating2 · 4%
airbags did not deploy1 · 2%
headlights and tail lights1 · 2%
seat belts1 · 2%
smoke, burning smell, fire1 · 2%
stalls while driving1 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Engine	9	0
Air bags	7	0
Fuel/propulsion system	7	0
Service brakes	7	1
Powertrain	6	0
Electrical system	5	1
Vehicle speed control	4	0
Structure	3	0
Visibility	3	0
Electronic stability control	1	0
Exterior lighting	1	0
Fuel system	1	0
Seat belts	1	0
Steering	1	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

My land rover evoque was running in my driveway in the park position (warming up). I stepped out of the vehicle to grab something from my house and within minutes I heard a bang, the car went into drive and smashed into my fence, continued to smash through the fence and landed into my pool.
Electrical system · crash · 2016-12-21 · NHTSA complaint #10936730
The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Two months prior to the crash, the brakes failed to respond. The contact pulled over and noticed fluid coming from the front driver side wheel.
Service brakes · crash · 2016-12-21 · NHTSA complaint #10936658
There were no warning lights or messages that I recall indicating that the hood was not properly secured before it opened. The cause of the hood opening is currently UNKNOWN and the vehicle has not yet been inspected to determine whether the hood latch or related mechanism failed.
Structure · 2026-09-25 · NHTSA complaint #11766910
The head lights arbitrarily go off on their own when driving. It doesnât happened when going over something /bump in road. Turn lights back on & they go back off intermittently. Itâs very dangerous driving at night to all of a sudden lights go off.
Exterior lighting · 2026-08-07 · NHTSA complaint #11755459
The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH for two hours, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
Engine · 2025-08-27 · NHTSA complaint #11683370
There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Powertrain · 2024-08-05 · NHTSA complaint #11606560
The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where both the fuel tank and an unknown battery piece were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Since the initial failure, the vehicle had been towed to various independent mechanics where the battery was replaced.
Powertrain · 2023-10-05 · NHTSA complaint #11548501
The contact became aware that the passengerâs side air bag warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the restraint control module needed to be replaced, and that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V395000 (Air Bags).
Air bags · 2023-04-17 · NHTSA complaint #11517451

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20143
20152
20166
20173
20183
20195
20204
20217
20227
20232
20241
20251
20262

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 5,571 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 15% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover Evoque has 26 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 46, above average.

What to check before buying

Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, air bags, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 46. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (20%), brake failure (7%), airbag warning light (4%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 2013 models

Read also

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.