Control arm: lower arm
Risk. If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-889 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 1 |
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 fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the 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 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, and the recalls they led to.
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am adding to the list of those that have reported serious safety hazards surrounding a KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFEAT detailed in LAND ROVER TSB #N221NAS2/NHTSA TSB # [XXX] issued on [XXX]. This particular Range Rover Evoque was domiciled in California by the previous owner until I purchased the…
Whenever it rains, the windshield leaks on the passenger side of my vehicle. I had it inspected at the local Land Rover dealership and was told, "it's a thing", and was informed it would cost me $2,000 to repair it. This issue has not yet caused any safety concerns, but the dashboard instruments…
1. Water leaking inside the car from top of front windshield. Yes, it is available for inspection. 2. Reduced visibility and distracted driving risk as amid rain/ snow water leak leading to water droplets on eyes/ prescription eyeglasses while driving the vehicle. 3. and 4. Yes problem has been…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.