2011 Land Rover LR4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2011 Land Rover LR4, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-635 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.

2011 Land Rover LR4

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Land Rover LR4 has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system71
Fuel system, gasoline50
Engine and engine cooling20
Electrical system20
Engine21
Parking brake20
Service brakes20
Exterior lighting10
Suspension10
1 other systems11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Land Rover LR4 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

41%repaired · 2024 Q1

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 21V-635 · Aug 12, 2021 · 111,746 vehicles · 45,438 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other LR4 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LR4 median. How we score

'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 Land Rover LR4 safety ratings

2011 Land Rover LR4 SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2011 Land Rover LR4, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Tank Outlet Flange LeakPE20018 · closed Mar 24, 2022
    Led to recall 21V-635
In owners' words

What LR4 owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my…
Complaint 11513959 · Mar 27, 2023
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…
Complaint 11435459 · Oct 4, 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…
Complaint 11423024 · Jun 30, 2021

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