The 2014 Range Rover Evoque with the 2.0L turbo is a stylish compact luxury SUV plagued by catastrophic engine failures and transmission cooling issues. The Si4 engine is notorious for premature wear leading to complete rebuilds, often before 100,000 miles.
Catastrophic Engine Failure - Piston Ring / Bore Wear
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (quart every 500-1000 miles), Blue smoke from exhaust on startup or acceleration, Loss of power and misfires, Check engine light with cylinder misfire codes, Metallic knocking noise from engine bay
Fix: The Si4 engine suffers from premature piston ring wear and cylinder bore scoring due to inadequate oil supply to the upper cylinder walls. Requires complete engine rebuild with updated pistons, rings, and often cylinder boring or short block replacement. 25-35 labor hours for rebuild, 18-22 hours for short block swap. Land Rover issued extended warranty coverage for some VINs but 2014s are often out of coverage.
Estimated cost: $8,000-15,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission slipping or harsh shifting, Milky or discolored transmission fluid, Coolant in transmission pan or transmission fluid in coolant reservoir, Overheating transmission, Limp mode activation
Fix: The internal transmission oil cooler (located in the radiator) develops leaks allowing coolant and ATF to mix, contaminating both systems. Requires transmission oil cooler replacement, complete transmission fluid flush (often multiple flushes), coolant system flush, and sometimes transmission overhaul if contamination caused internal damage. 6-8 hours for cooler and flushes, add 15-20 hours if transmission rebuild needed.
Estimated cost: $1,800-3,500
Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure
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 (P0016, P0017), Rough idle or poor performance, Engine warning light with reduced power mode
Fix: The timing chain stretches prematurely and tensioners wear, causing timing issues that can lead to valve damage if ignored. Requires timing chain, guides, tensioners, and often VVT solenoids. Front-wheel-drive accessibility makes this labor-intensive. 12-16 labor hours. Critical to address immediately when symptoms appear.
Estimated cost: $3,000-5,000
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Loss of power and boost, Check engine light with underboost codes (P0299), Whistling or fluttering noise under acceleration, Limp mode with reduced power, Hissing from engine bay
Fix: Electronic wastegate actuator sticks or fails, causing boost control issues. Can often replace just the actuator (4-6 hours) but if turbo bearings are worn from overboosting, full turbo replacement needed (8-10 hours). Verify with boost pressure testing before condemning turbo.
Estimated cost: $1,200-3,500
Rear Differential Leak and Haldex Coupling Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Oil spots under rear of vehicle, Binding or jerking during tight turns, Growling noise from rear differential, AWD warning light, Vibration during acceleration
Fix: Rear differential seals leak and Haldex AWD coupling (which engages rear wheels) can fail from contaminated or old fluid. Differential seal replacement is 3-4 hours. Haldex service with filter and fluid change (often neglected) takes 2 hours. If Haldex pump fails, unit replacement is 6-8 hours. Service Haldex every 30k miles preventively.
Estimated cost: $600-2,800
Fuel System High Pressure Pump Failure
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 70,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Hard starting or no-start condition, Engine stalling at idle or under load, Check engine light with fuel pressure codes, Rough running and hesitation, Metallic ticking from engine bay
Fix: High-pressure fuel pump fails internally, often contaminating the fuel system with metal debris. Requires pump replacement (4-5 hours), complete fuel system flush, and fuel filter replacement. If metal contamination is severe, injectors may need replacement or ultrasonic cleaning. Critical to inspect fuel for metal shavings.
Estimated cost: $1,500-3,200
Panoramic Sunroof Drain Tube Clogs and Water Leaks
Common · low severity
Symptoms: Water dripping from headliner or A-pillar trim, Wet carpets (front or rear), Musty odor in cabin, Water pooling in footwells after rain or car wash, Moisture in interior lights
Fix: Panoramic sunroof drain tubes clog with debris and disconnect at lower joints, causing water intrusion into cabin and sometimes into door modules. Requires clearing/snaking all four drain tubes and resealing connections. 2-3 hours. If water damaged electronics (seat modules, amplifiers), add diagnostic and repair time.
Estimated cost: $300-800
Owner tips
Check oil level every fuel fill-up - these engines consume oil by design but sudden increases indicate ring failure
Service Haldex AWD coupling every 30,000 miles with fluid and filter change - Land Rover calls it 'lifetime' but it's not
Verify transmission cooler wasn't leaking before purchase - check for milky fluid, this kills transmissions
Get pre-purchase inspection focusing on engine compression test and oil consumption history - walk away from high consumers
Keep detailed service records - engines under extended warranty require proof of oil-level monitoring
Clear sunroof drains twice yearly with compressed air or weed trimmer line to prevent water damage
Avoid unless you have $10k set aside for an engine rebuild - the Si4 engine failures are not 'if' but 'when,' and even low-mileage examples grenade regularly, making this one of the least reliable vehicles in its class.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Consequence: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 24V840000
2024-11-07
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Consequence: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risks were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are N759 and D025. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 25V514.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 20V387000
2020-07-02
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 16V614000
2016-08-23
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.
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.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · 14V618000
2014-10-03
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2014 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport and 2013-2014 LR4 vehicles manufactured September 16, 2013, to June 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires subsequently lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure.
Consequence: If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is P050.
SUSPENSION:REAR · 14V155000
2014-03-31
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2014 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured November 27, 2013 and December 4, 2013. The bolts connecting the right hand rear suspension link arm may have been damaged during vehicle production.
Consequence: The damaged bolts may fail, allowing the link arm to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting bolts for the right hand rear suspension link arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2014. Land Rover's number for this recall is P040.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · 14V163000
2014-03-31
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2013, to October 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate or click at a double-rate to give a notification to the driver of a front turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence: Without a warning that a front turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 27, 2014. Land Rover's number for this recall is P042.
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
250lb-ft
0–60 mph
7.1sec
Quarter mile
15.5sec
Top speed
135mph
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
21mpg
Highway
29mpg
Combined
24mpg
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 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.
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