Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Land Rover Range Rover Evoque model year (2012–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 50 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 58
10 recalls · 27 complaints
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 57
1 recall · 47 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 50
Best Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 3
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
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 10 | 27 | — | — | 57 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 0 | 6 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2018 | 0 | 15 | — | — | 15 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 50 | 1 | — | 58 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 1 | 34 | 1 | — | 39 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 1 | 47 | — | — | 50 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 2 | 20 | 4 | — | 34 | Caution |
| 2013 | 1 | 38 | — | — | 41 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 2 | 25 | — | — | 31 | Caution |
All 15 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2025Recent Range Rover Evoque models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2025 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2014Mid-decade Range Rover Evoque units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Range Rover Evoque should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if possible. It has 2 recalls, 50 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 58 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Range Rover Evoque to buy?+
The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Range Rover Evoque has the fewest problems?+
The 2022, 2021, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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