The 2013 Evoque with the 2.0L turbo is a stylish compact SUV plagued by catastrophic engine failures due to defective piston ring design, often requiring complete rebuilds at surprisingly low mileage. Transmission cooling and mounting issues add to ownership anxiety.
Catastrophic Engine Failure - Piston Ring Collapse
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (1+ quart per 1,000 mi), Blue smoke from exhaust on startup or acceleration, Loss of power and misfires, Check engine light with low compression codes, Sudden engine seizure in severe cases
Fix: The Si4 2.0L turbo suffers from defective piston ring design allowing carbon buildup that causes rings to stick and fail. Requires complete engine rebuild with updated pistons and rings, or short block replacement. 18-24 labor hours for rebuild, 14-18 hours for short block swap. This is the Evoque's Achilles heel.
Estimated cost: $6,500-12,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission overheating warnings on dash, Harsh or delayed shifts when hot, Coolant mixing with transmission fluid (milky fluid), Transmission slipping or going into limp mode
Fix: Internal cooler in the radiator fails, allowing coolant and ATF to cross-contaminate. Requires new oil cooler assembly, complete transmission fluid flush (sometimes multiple flushes), and often transmission filter replacement. If caught late, transmission internals may be damaged. 4-6 labor hours.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,500
Transmission Mount Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking or banging when shifting from Park to Drive/Reverse, Excessive vibration at idle, Visible sagging or torn rubber on mount inspection, Hesitation or jerk during acceleration
Fix: The hydraulic transmission mount deteriorates prematurely, causing drivetrain movement and harsh engagement. Replacement requires lifting engine/trans slightly. 2-3 labor hours. Often replaced alongside engine mounts for comprehensive fix.
Estimated cost: $450-800
Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 80,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Rattling noise from front of engine on cold start, Check engine light with cam/crank correlation codes, Rough idle or misfires, Metal shavings in oil during changes
Fix: The 2.0L turbo can stretch its timing chain and wear guides, especially if oil changes were neglected. Requires timing chain kit with guides, tensioners, and variable valve timing actuators. Front-wheel-drive layout makes access difficult. 10-14 labor hours. Catching early prevents valve damage.
Estimated cost: $2,800-4,500
Turbocharger Wastegate and Actuator Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Loss of power and boost pressure, Check engine light with underboost codes (P0299), Hissing or fluttering sounds under acceleration, Limp mode activation
Fix: Wastegate actuators seize or leak, and wastegate flapper arms stick due to carbon buildup. Often requires turbo removal for cleaning or actuator replacement, sometimes full turbo replacement if shaft play is excessive. 6-9 labor hours depending on repair scope.
Estimated cost: $1,500-3,200
Fuel System Carbon Buildup (Direct Injection)
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Rough idle and hesitation, Reduced fuel economy, Misfires on one or more cylinders, Hard starting when engine is warm
Fix: Direct injection engines lack fuel wash over intake valves, leading to carbon deposits. Requires walnut blasting or manual cleaning of intake valves, plus fuel filter replacement. Preventive service every 60-70k miles recommended. 4-5 labor hours for intake cleaning.
Estimated cost: $600-1,000
Panoramic Sunroof Drain Clogs and Leaks
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Water pooling in footwells (front or rear), Wet headliner or pillars, Musty smell in cabin, Electrical issues with modules mounted under carpet
Fix: Drain tubes clog with debris or detach from channels, causing water intrusion. Requires clearing all four drains and resealing sunroof cassette if gasket has failed. Can damage expensive electronics if ignored. 2-4 labor hours depending on leak source.
Estimated cost: $400-1,200
Owner tips
Check oil level every 500 miles religiously — this engine drinks oil even before major failure. Keep records to document consumption for potential warranty claims.
Change oil every 5,000 miles maximum with quality synthetic (0W-30 or 5W-30) to slow timing chain stretch and carbon buildup. The 10k factory interval is suicide.
Service transmission fluid every 40,000 miles and inspect cooler for cross-contamination — catch it before the trans grenades.
Budget $500-800 annually for carbon cleaning and preventive intake valve service if keeping past 60k miles.
Before buying used, get a borescope inspection of cylinders and compression test — many have hidden piston damage. Walk away from any with oil consumption history.
Avoid unless under extended warranty — the engine is a ticking time bomb that can cost more than the vehicle's value to repair, making this one of the least reliable Land Rover products ever built.
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Consequence: Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 19V392000
2019-05-24 · EA18004
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Consequence: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 15V385000
2015-06-17
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
Consequence: If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
AIR BAGS · 15V093000
2015-02-18
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.
Consequence: If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P059.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 15V042000
2015-01-28
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.
Consequence: If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and correctly route it, as necessary, free of charge. Any brake vacuum hose that is damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P052.
AIR BAGS · 14V395000
2014-07-01
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
AIR BAGS · 13V607000
2013-12-02
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Range Rover vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to insufficient clearance, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) connector located in the driver and front passenger side seat of the vehicle may become disconnected.
Consequence: If the connector becomes disconnected, the driver and/or passenger seat side air bag may not function. In the event of a crash necessitating side air bag deployment, the seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will modify the area around the connector to prevent it from becoming disconnected, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Customers may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is P037.
Performance
Horsepower
240hp
Torque
251lb-ft
0–60 mph
7.1sec
Quarter mile
15.6sec
Top speed
135mph
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
20mpg
Highway
27mpg
Combined
22mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
Capability & size
Towing capacity
3,500lb
Payload
1,100lb
Curb weight
3,946lb
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.
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