repaired · 2024 Q1
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2016 Land Rover LR4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2016 Land Rover LR4, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-635 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Land Rover LR4 has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine3 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes
3Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
1Air bags
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not inflate properly may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
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
2016 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
In owners' words
What LR4 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
am writing to formally request reimbursement in the amount of $18,397.76 for engine damage sustained by my 2016 Land Rover LR4 HSE LUX (VIN: [XXX] ), caused by a known defect in the factory-installed plastic outlet pipe. This defect directly led to catastrophic engine failure, leaving me stranded…
I took my 2016 LR4 (55k miles) in to the dealer in San Antonio a few days ago. As part of the review of my vehicle, they suggested that I should replace the cylinder block coolant outlet pipe, even though there is no current issue with or damage to it, for a cost of $2,042.13. They said that this…
I found out that vehicles from 2013-2017 and beyond were equipped with faulty plastic outlet pipes and risks engine damage and failures. This pipe was because of a design flaw that Land Rover was aware of. The plastic coolant pipe will leak and break at the seam in the pipe as it is not strong…
Own a 2016 LR4?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.