The 2016 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's tendency toward premature wear makes this one of the riskiest used luxury purchases in its class.
Catastrophic Engine Failure (Piston Ring / Bore Wear)
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (1 quart per 1,000 miles or more), White/blue smoke from exhaust on cold start or acceleration, Loss of power and rough running, Check engine light with misfire codes (P0300-P0304), Metallic knocking or rattling from engine block
Fix: The Si4 engine has a design flaw where inadequate cylinder wall coating leads to premature piston ring and bore wear. Fix requires complete short block replacement or full engine rebuild with updated pistons and liners. 18-24 labor hours for short block swap, 25-32 hours for full rebuild. Some extended warranty coverage exists but many owners are denied.
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 shifts, Coolant mixing with transmission fluid (strawberry milkshake appearance), Engine overheating or transmission overheating warnings, Loss of forward gears or limp mode, Pink or red fluid in coolant reservoir
Fix: The internal transmission oil cooler in the radiator fails, allowing coolant and ATF to mix. Requires complete transmission flush, cooler replacement, often new radiator, and sometimes full transmission replacement if contamination is severe. 8-12 labor hours minimum, more if transmission is damaged. Must flush cooling system and transmission multiple times.
Estimated cost: $2,500-8,000
Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Failure
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Rattling noise from front of engine on cold start (first 3-5 seconds), Check engine light with cam/crank correlation codes (P0016, P0017), Rough idle or poor performance, Extended crank time on starting, Metallic chain slap noise under acceleration
Fix: The 2.0T uses a timing chain that stretches prematurely, and plastic guides that wear. Requires timing chain, guides, tensioners, and often VVT solenoids. Front cover removal required. 10-14 labor hours. Do NOT ignore rattling — chain can jump timing and bend valves.
Estimated cost: $2,800-4,500
Panoramic Sunroof Drain Clogs and Leaks
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Water dripping from headliner or A-pillar trim, Wet carpet in front footwells, Musty smell in cabin, Moisture in dome lights or sunroof switch, Water stains on headliner fabric
Fix: Sunroof drain tubes clog with debris or separate at connections in A-pillars. Water backs up and overflows into cabin, often soaking BCM and other electronics. Requires cleaning drains (1 hour) or running new drain tubes through pillars (4-6 hours if tubes are disconnected). Often combined with BCM replacement if water damage occurred. Check drains every 6 months.
Estimated cost: $200-2,500
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking noise over bumps from front end, Steering wander or loose feeling, Uneven tire wear on inside edge, Vibration through steering wheel, Vehicle pulls to one side after hitting bumps
Fix: Lower control arm bushings deteriorate prematurely, especially front inner bushings. Land Rover issued recall for some VINs (NHTSA 19V-666) but many affected vehicles not included. Requires control arm replacement (bushings not serviceable separately on most). 3-4 hours per side including alignment. Check if your VIN is covered under recall first.
Estimated cost: $800-1,400
Turbocharger Wastegate Rattle and Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Rattling noise from engine bay when accelerating (sounds like loose heat shield), Loss of boost pressure and power, Check engine light with underboost codes (P0299), Turbo whistle or whine that changes with throttle, Black smoke under hard acceleration
Fix: Wastegate actuator arm wears and rattles inside turbo housing. Eventually sticks or breaks, causing overboost or underboost conditions. Requires turbocharger replacement (actuator not sold separately on this unit). 6-8 labor hours including coolant drain and intercooler removal.
Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800
Fuel Pump and Low-Pressure Fuel System Failures
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: No-start or extended cranking, Stalling when fuel tank is below half, Rough running or hesitation under load, Check engine light with fuel pressure codes (P0087, P0088), Intermittent power loss or limp mode
Fix: Low-pressure fuel pump in tank fails, often combined with fuel filter clogging (non-serviceable inline filter). Requires tank drop for pump replacement. Some vehicles also need high-pressure pump on engine. 4-6 hours for in-tank pump, 3-4 hours for engine-mounted pump. Diagnose pressure at both stages before throwing parts.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,800
Owner tips
Check oil level every 500 miles religiously — excessive consumption is your early warning for engine failure
Inspect transmission fluid color at every oil change; pink/milky fluid means cooler failure is starting
Clean sunroof drains with compressed air or weed trimmer line twice per year to prevent water damage
Use only genuine Land Rover or OEM-equivalent oil filters — aftermarket filters have caused oil starvation issues
Budget $200/month minimum for future repairs if buying used; these are not cheap to maintain
Get a pre-purchase inspection with compression test and leak-down test on all cylinders — non-negotiable
Avoid unless you have a comprehensive warranty and low mileage — the engine failure rate alone makes this a financial gamble most buyers will lose.
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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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · 22V219000
2022-04-05
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
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 · 20V325000
2020-06-04
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Consequence: An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N459.
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 · 19V390000
2019-05-23 · EA18004
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Consequence: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N336.
SEAT BELTS · 19V350000
2019-05-09
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 17V154000
2017-03-09
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N026.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 16V941000
2016-12-29
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Consequence: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · 16V942000
2016-12-29
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · 16V889000
2016-12-09
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Consequence: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
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.
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
1,190lb
Curb weight
3,902lb
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Wiper blades
First generation Evoque; push-button attachment standard across model range
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.
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