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2011 Land Rover LR2

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 20, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 1, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 13 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Land Rover LR2, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), electrical and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 163 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Powertrain (other)545.5%
  • Electrical218.2%
  • Engine218.2%
  • Airbags19.1%
  • Fuel system19.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

AIR BAGS

Jul 1, 2014
40,551 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLCManufacturer number P046View on NHTSA.gov

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Nov 12, 2010
2,956 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLCManufacturer number P116View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 20, 2025

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

NHTSA ID
11649375
Incident
Mar 5, 2025
Fuel system
Filed Feb 6, 2023

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.

NHTSA ID
11505892
Incident
Jan 6, 2023
Filed Jun 3, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID
11419518
Incident
Apr 27, 2021
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 28, 2021

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!

NHTSA ID
11390556
Incident
Jan 25, 2021
Mileage
70,400 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 27, 2019

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.

NHTSA ID
11222920
Incident
Jun 1, 2019
Mileage
83,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 21, 2019

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

NHTSA ID
11171158
Incident
Jan 7, 2019
Mileage
59,040 mi
Filed Jan 13, 2019

REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD TO BE REPLACED IN LESS THAN 70K

NHTSA ID
11166745
Incident
Oct 17, 2018
Engine
Filed Nov 28, 2018

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.

NHTSA ID
11154509
Incident
Aug 28, 2018
Mileage
130,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

LTB00552NAS3

EQUIPMENT

RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED

LTB00660NAS3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.

DOR-M3J3F-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

These 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.

DOR-M9J4S-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

These 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.

SSM71859

EQUIPMENT

Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

SSM71859

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Land Rover LR2 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2016000
2015610
2014810
2013121030.6
2012620
2011Viewing132044.0
2010212038.8
2009300034.8
2008851038.3
2007000

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.