2011 Land Rover LR2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2011 Land Rover LR2. Newest first.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
Land rover IS recalling certain model year 2010-2011 LR2 vehicles manufactured from november 12, 2009, through august 23, 2010. the shorting bar in the clock spring may become disconnected when the driver's air bag module connector IS installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spacer into the driver's airbag clock spring harness connector. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or before december 13, 2010. owners may contact land rover at 800-637-6837.
Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train · Unknown or other
When driving feels like the car get in to neutral suddenly the revolutions get all the way up and the car does not advace, does not run normal until I do manually change gears. My settings are to just do manually when the car IS in " s". the check engine turn on. This started last week 03/05/2025 when inspected the failure shows as error as turbo p0299
- Fuel/propulsion system
Cracking Fuel Pump leaking fuel down the fuel tank causing a large puddle under the vehicle and strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle. Similar leaking fuel recall to NHTSA campaign number: 21V635 Leaking fuel could cause a fire. Has been confirmed by a service center. Has not…
Cracking Fuel Pump leaking fuel down the fuel tank causing a large puddle under the vehicle and strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle. Similar leaking fuel recall to NHTSA campaign number: 21V635 Leaking fuel could cause a fire. Has been confirmed by a service center. Has not been inspected by manufacturer, reference NHTSA campaign number 21V635. No warning lamps, just started leaking within the last month.
- Unknown or other
the rear differential failure on the LR2 car is only 74,000 miles and the differential need to be replaced, I was reading online about it and several persons complain about. Thank you.
- Power train
Recently began hearing a noise from the rear when driving. thought it might be from the rear alignment causing the tire tread to make this sound. driving faster the noise would get louder. took to my mechanic for alignment and they said it was the rear differential going out. the bearings were…
Recently began hearing a noise from the rear when driving. thought it might be from the rear alignment causing the tire tread to make this sound. driving faster the noise would get louder. took to my mechanic for alignment and they said it was the rear differential going out. the bearings were making the loud noise. the vehicle only has 70,400 miles and IS driven 10 miles a day and never off road. looked for any recall notice I may have missed and then discovered this same situation from several others. I entered my vin to check for any recalls and there are none! surely this vehicle was built to better specs. for this to fail so early in the life (mileage) of the vehicle IS unacceptable and needs to be repaired by the manufacturer at n/c. I'm certain there are many more than those of us who have filed here; however, there are enough on this site to take the issue serious and address the matter with the manufacturer. this needs to be recognized for what IS - a manufacturing defect and needs to be fixed by land rover!
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
TL* the contact owns a 2011 land rover LR2. While driving 55 mph, a loud humming noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The faster the vehicle accelerated, the louder the noise became. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential failed and…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 land rover LR2. While driving 55 mph, a loud humming noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The faster the vehicle accelerated, the louder the noise became. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
- Power train
The rear differential has been diagnosed with a pinion bearing failure by land rover. The vehicle only has 59,000 miles and has never seen anything off road
- Unknown or other
Rear differential had to be replaced in less than 70K
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2011 land rover LR2. The contact stated that the engine made strange noises when the vehicle was started and while driving approximately 30 mph. In addition, the engine continued to run when the contact attempted to turn off the ignition. The contact called land rover peabody…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 land rover LR2. The contact stated that the engine made strange noises when the vehicle was started and while driving approximately 30 mph. In addition, the engine continued to run when the contact attempted to turn off the ignition. The contact called land rover peabody (247 newbury st, peabody, ma 01960, (978) 535-9200) and was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
- Power train
Noticed a loud noise from rear of vehicle while driving. The greater the speed the louder the noise. Dealer inspection confirmed rear differential failing and needs replacement. Vehicle has 38,000 miles and still has the original factory tires. Rear differential failing before original tires are wore out! Potential total failure of rear differential during operation a real safety concern.
- Unknown or other
The rear differential needs replaced at only 71K miles - dealership has quoted a cost of $6,000.00. this IS apparently a very common problem for the LR2 and land rover has issued a tsb but will not perform a recall and fix this known issue and factory defect.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 2011 land rover LR2. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the air bag deployed, but did not inflate. The contact and the front passenger hit the windshield and sustained injuries that required…
TL* the contact owned a 2011 land rover LR2. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the air bag deployed, but did not inflate. The contact and the front passenger hit the windshield and sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. update 01/15/16 ma updated 03/22/18 *jb
- Electrical system · Engine
I had just driven 3 hours to chicago from galesburg, I was prepared to enter 90/94 at stoney island , but I decided to stop off because my cell phone was not charging my cigarette lighter was not working. I know enough about cars to change a little fuse. I popped my hood to check out the fuses, to…
I had just driven 3 hours to chicago from galesburg, I was prepared to enter 90/94 at stoney island , but I decided to stop off because my cell phone was not charging my cigarette lighter was not working. I know enough about cars to change a little fuse. I popped my hood to check out the fuses, to replace it. I pulled the fuse for the lighter it was not blown, I put it back. I decided time IS getting late, forget it, I will buy and external charger in indiana. When I replaced the fuse cover and closed the hood. The car would not start, the bcs warning came up, and the hazards began flashing, and crash warning light came up. I could not push brakes, turn steering wheel, turn off lights, remove key, put in neutral, lock car or start the car. I had to get towed to the lr dealership in chicago where my vehicle remains. I am submitting this because lr said that this IS a rare occurrence and they have done very little of providing answers. I was prepared to drive3 thru the allegheny's, what if this would have happened as I was traveling back to dc? Who else could have been harmed by my system seizing up? I literally would have lost control of my vehicle. Especially with 36K miles and still under warranty. *tr
- Equipment › Electrical
I purchased a 2011 LR2 and the bluetooth system IS useless at highway speeds. it IS hard to hear callers at speeds of 45mph+ and callers often complain that the sound IS distorted, or that it sounds like the windows are down. I have taken it in to be looked at by the dealer, but no fix was made. I also contacted corporate land rover and they were no help. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10239284The customer reports a whine/ humming noise while driving - Freelander 2 / LR2 and Evoque only.
- 10239282The gearshift interlock button inoperative or spring has come adrift (See Attached)
- 10224550Technical Bulletin: Creak Noise From Front Seat Base
- 10224520Technical Bulletin: Transmission Fault - Tr action Reduced' Message Displayed
- 10224497Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery
- 10214072Technical Bulletin: Creak Noise From Front Seat Base
- 10214042Technical Bulletin: Transmission Fault - Tr action Reduced' Message Displayed
- 10214019Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery
- 10214018Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- 10212852Fuel Level and Fuel Pump supply related SPA Pinpoint Test Enhancements.
- 10206635Software Update.
- 10204859Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
- 10204858Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
- 10204857Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
- 10204856Safety Recall: Supplementary Restraint System SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated
- 10204789Technical Bulletin: Alarm False Activation / 'Hood Open' Message Displayed on Instrument Cluster
- 10204744Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead
- 10204743Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead
- 10204742Technical Bulletin: Horn Link Lead
- 10204737Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation Inaccuate
- 10204716Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation Inaccuate
- 10204715Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation /DTC U0128-00 Stored
- 10189225When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
- 10189055One or more of the following Air Conditioning (A/C) system symptoms may be evident: ? Vent temperatures 'cycle' (blowing warm and then cold); ? Windshield, rear window, and/or door windows mist up in cool (15C or lower) ambient temperatures; ? Poor cooling performance of the Air Conditioning (A/C) system; and/or ? Warm, damp or musty smells coming from the vents.
- 10186743RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
- 10182154The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
- 10177599These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- 10177598These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- 10146152Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
- 10146148Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
- 10145631Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
- 10145627Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
- 10142770Issue: The wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity in car.
- 10142767Issue: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank screen.
- 10134903Customers report the ECO Stop/Start is not working. Retailers are testing the primary battery using the Midtronics EXP-1080 tester which is reporting the battery is serviceable. The vehicle then returns with the same Customer concern of ECO Stop/Start inoperative. If a Midtronics GRX-3080 is used, the primary battery fails the test. Replacement of the primary battery resolves the concern.
- 10134896The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10127529When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
- 10127510Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or secondary battery.
- 10125267Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10116221DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE An issue has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the tailgate exterior release switch may display intermittent switching performance issues.
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