Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-614 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0.
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 17 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk 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.
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 Range Rover Evoque median. How we score
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, and the recalls they led to.
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a critical and systemic defect affecting Land Rover vehicles equipped with the 2.0L GTDi turbo petrol engine (240 hp), including my 2015 Evoque, My engine suffered catastrophic failure at ~118,000 miles while driving caused by a premature timing chain or tensioner failure. Pistons &…
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted from the drive(D) to neutral(N) and the vehicle lost motive power. A bystander helped shift the transmission into park(P) and then into…
While driving on the highway, I heard a loud pop and then my car lost acceleration. When I tried to press on gas, it made a loud whining noise and struggled to get above 40-50 MPH. I took it to mechanic and they said that the turbo had a defect and wasn’t working properly. Had to replace entire…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.