Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model year (20122026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2020

13 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 39

#2 WORST
2023

3 recalls · 7 complaints

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 16

#3 WORST
2019

0 recalls · 10 complaints

1 reported injury

Top issue: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Problem score: 12

Best Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2013

1 recall · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 3

#2 BEST
2015

1 recall · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 3

#3 BEST
2016

1 recall · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 3

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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202610
3
Excellent
202510
3
Excellent
202424
10
Good
202337
16
Caution
202210
3
Excellent
202110
3
Excellent
2020130
39
Avoid
2019010
12
Good
201820
6
Good
201720
6
Good
201610
3
Excellent
201510
3
Excellent
201420
6
Good
201310
3
Excellent
201220
6
Good

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Range Rover Evoque models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 3 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2016

Mid-decade Range Rover Evoque units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older Range Rover Evoque models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Range Rover Evoque should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if possible. It has 13 recalls, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 39 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Range Rover Evoque to buy?+

The 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Range Rover Evoque has the fewest problems?+

The 2013, 2015, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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