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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 6 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.

Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Sep 2026

3
recalls
6
owner complaints
0
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Range Rover Evoque years (#11 of 11 by complaints, age-adjusted)

Common problems

Computed from 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 6 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Engine (engine mechanics)3 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)2 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)1 complaint
“The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V454000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for parts availability information. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but was not helpful. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2025
“Loss of power steering assist while turning, second occurrence Rover issued a TSB N614NAS2 UPS8021-5B for this very issue however our 2021 Evoque is not listed There is no loss of fluid , contributing to this issue First occurrence showed SOS message in display Second occurrence showed lane assistance The dealer is Baker Jaguar and Land Rover of Charleston The vehicle was towed to their dealership for assessment of the steering issue There should be a safety recall issued for this issue because the loss of power steering especially while turning could result in an accident Thanks”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2025
“The coolant is disappearing, the level is going down all the time. There is no external leak. I'm refilling the coolant tank every week. It might go into the engine but I'm not sure. The engine runs hot all the time after every drive. Thank you!”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2023

Recalls - 3 campaigns

Dc/dc converter (electrical system)26V599000 · Sep 2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

Cushion (air bags)25V454000 · Jul 2025

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020'"2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.

Dc/dc converter (electrical system)26V248000 · Apr 2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2021 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines2.0L
Cylinders4
FuelGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic
Drive typeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

How other years compare

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Range Rover Evoque years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The most complained-about area is engine.

Does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. 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.