repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 Land Rover Range RoverProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-039 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Electrical system
2Service brakes
2Suspension
1Engine and engine cooling
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield
Risk. In the event of a crash, the windshield may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
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
2012 vs. every other Range Rover 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 Range Rover median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Land Rover Range Rover safety ratings
2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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
In owners' words
What Range Rover owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Gearbox failure. NO warning lamps, symptoms or messages prior to the incident. While driving down the road, upon accelerating; the vehicle would not move forward. The shift was in drive. There was an indicating (grinding) noise beneath the vehicle. Had this been on a highway it had great potential…
The component that Failed was the transmission outline Spline due to lack of lubrication from the factory. This causes the component to fail over time due to corrosion. When this component fails it makes the whole driveline fail/slip. Can happen while making a turn with fast approaching vehicles…
DRIVING ON THE ROAD, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ANY CONTROL OF THE DRIVETRAIN. VEHICLE WAS LEFT COASTING IN TRAFFIC, AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE ON MOVING THE SUV. THE MECHANIC IDENTIFIED IT AS A KNOWN PROBLEM WHERE THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION…
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