2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: common problems

Owners of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 64
involving a crash: 5

What fails most often

1 Engine 34% of all complaints
2 Powertrain 27% of all complaints
3 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
4 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
5 Structure 9% of all complaints
6 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
7 Steering 6% of all complaints
8 Exterior lighting 5% 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: 22 complaints (34% of all).
Powertrain: 17 complaints (27% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Electrical system: 10 complaints (16% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Structure: 6 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 64 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine10 · 16%
loss of power / limp mode9 · 14%
headlights and tail lights4 · 6%
knocking, grinding or other noise4 · 6%
rust, corrosion4 · 6%
smoke, burning smell, fire4 · 6%
rollaway, parking brake3 · 5%
door locks, latches, handles2 · 3%
hesitation when accelerating2 · 3%
steering or power steering problems2 · 3%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Engine	22	0
Powertrain	17	1
Electrical system	10	2
Fuel/propulsion system	6	1
Structure	6	1
Service brakes	5	3
Steering	4	0
Exterior lighting	3	0
Seats	3	0
Wheels	3	0
Air bags	2	2
Seat belts	2	0
Vehicle speed control	2	1
Backover prevention	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.

The curtain airbag deployed and saved my head, however, the side airbag did not deploy. My spleen was severed and I spent 3 weeks in icu. Now, 2 1/2 years on, I still have health issues.
Air bags · crash · 2020-06-20 · NHTSA complaint #11329835
When the engine turned off the vehicle began to roll away and struck a parked car and pinned me between the vehicle and the opened passenger side door. My hand was pressed between the car door and a light pole in the parking lot.
Electrical system · crash · 2019-05-28 · NHTSA complaint #11210416
At around 12:40pm on july 10th, 2018. My cousin and I were parking the 2015 evoque in a garage driveway. The driveway has a slight down slope and 3 other vehicles in front of me so brakes were being applied to maneuver. As I was coming to a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated hard and quickly.
Fuel/propulsion system · crash · 2018-07-15 · NHTSA complaint #11111451
I tried to press the brakes but nothing happened the brake went to the floor. Immediately I had les schuab tires measure the brake/rotors/calibers. The tire centers measurements differed the service department at rocklin. Manager from les shcuab told me these parts happen over time not resulting from a sudden crash.
Electrical system · crash · 2016-12-28 · NHTSA complaint #10937790
The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Fuel system · 2026-08-03 · NHTSA complaint #11754407
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power after shifting into neutral, as indicated by the gear shift indicator light. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated.
Powertrain · 2025-10-22 · NHTSA complaint #11695086
My window is constantly leaking water. I am not the original owner. I went to get the window repaired and the shops say itâs a recall. I never knew it was one. I now have a problem with wiring and I believe that the leaks have lead to this!
Electrical system · 2025-08-14 · NHTSA complaint #11680727
Pistons & valves collides, cams clashed and wouldn't rotate, loss of compression and dangerously instantaneous loss of power/speed/control without warning. The damage required full engine replacement.
Engine · 2025-06-08 · NHTSA complaint #11665567

When owners complained

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

20152
20162
20172
20187
201911
202015
20218
20222
20234
20245
20254
20262

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 4,654 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover Evoque has 26 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 64, above average.

What to check before buying

Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 64. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (16%), loss of power / limp mode (14%), headlights and tail lights (6%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 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.