2011 Land Rover LR4: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel/propulsion system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was then informed by the dealer that the fuel system was defective and also needed to be serviced. While in their possession, the contact was informed that the parking brake module was damaged due to the dealer's mishandling of her vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.”Owner report · Parking Brake · Aug 2022
“The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a hotel resident observed condensation leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel flange assembly needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: N623 The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred two years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,617.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2022
“2011 land rover lr4. Consumer writes in regard to gasoline fuel tank assembly safety recall. The consumer requested to reimbursed for the fuel tank assembly safety recall repair.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2022
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“I been having a fuel smell from under my 2011 LR4 for several months, which is now severe fuel leaking from the fuel tank, and no warning lights. I have contacted Land Rover to report because of the recall campaign, and was told that nothing can be cover under recall until notified or vin appears on recall. I have waiting for recall letters to be send out, don't want to pay for repair and then have wait for refund of only. I am afraid to drive LR4 because of the fuel leak, don't want the gas leak to accidentally be spark and cause fire.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2021
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel tank How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Slowly leaking fuel during operation. Noticed while parked in driveway. Smell odor. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Pending appointment Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Approximately 2 months prior passed emissions inspections. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? None”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2021
“The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unaware of the location of the source of the fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2021
“Vehicle is leaking fuel from the fuel tank area. The bottom of the tank is wet with fuel. Seems to be coming from the top of the tank. Skid plate is in place and not damaged.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 land rover lr4. The contact heard a loud noise when attempting to remove the emergency brake to shift out of park. The emergency brake indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to land rover redwood city (440 convention way, redwood city, ca 94063, (650) 542-7956). The dealer diagnosed that there was a mechanical brake failure and the rear brakes and the emergency brake needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2018
“While the engine is running or in accessory mode fuel is being released from a crack in the gas tank access cover. There is a strong smell of fuel near the passenger side rear door area. I researched this issue and replace the faulty part before it had the potential to start a fuel vapor fire.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2018
“Engine seized at 106k miles still within guidelines of last oil change. Land rover dealer indicates engine failure is due to low oil. The oil level was at 1.7 quarts. The oil level warning system never alerted. The oil pressure level indicator remained normal. There are multiple complaints online of this similar situation on lr4. No warning lights no low level indicator.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
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Is the 2011 Land Rover LR4 reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2011 Land Rover LR4. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system.
Does the 2011 Land Rover LR4 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:mounting plate/flange. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.