Land Rover LR4 engine failure problems

Filed Aug 22, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · MI · crash · fire · 1 injury

Recall caused full engine failure which caused 75mph to abrupt stop on Highway. Violently shaking and leaked gas inside vehicle. I was confused because I had no collision and liberty mutual denied my claims, but I was hurt from a recall - dealer frequently recorded as fixed during a scam that caused me to lose my full savings and be stuck with a unfixed covered car. (Dealer tried to say they were helping me buy not charging $2500 and said they were sending my car to an impound.) causing me to pay $16k (full savings) towards 18k to clear the loan....the manager said I did not have a deal and that my impounded car would be $4k a month. (Way back confirms recall being fixed on records as I refused unsafe gas recall to be fixed. They sent the car back in pieces) I had to recover it from an abandoned nearby neighborhood and store it for years trying to get help - I am now 100% TBI and believe this gas leak and impact caused me injuries.

Filed May 27, 2025 · Engine · VA

am writing to formally request reimbursement in the amount of $18,397.76 for engine damage sustained by my 2016 Land Rover LR4 HSE LUX (VIN: [XXX] ), caused by a known defect in the factory-installed plastic outlet pipe. This defect directly led to catastrophic engine failure, leaving me stranded on the highway and incurring substantial repair costs. I purchased this LR4 as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle with an extended warranty in July 2019 from Land Rover Richmond, VA. From that time until the failure in October 2023, I drove the vehicle only 18,670 miles, the majority of which were accumulated during highway commutes from Virginia to Maryland for culinary classes between August and October 2023.The issue stems from a design flaw in the plastic outlet pipe used in many Land Rover and Jaguar models from 2013 through at least 2017. This pipe is prone to leaking and breaking at the seam due to its inability to withstand engine heat and pressure. As a result, it leads to coolant loss, engine overheating, and ultimately, engine failure. In my case, initial repairs to replace the pipe cost $4,228.54, but subsequent diagnosis revealed damaged cylinders and a failed engine, requiring full engine replacement at a cost of $14,169.22. I retained the damaged parts removed during the repair, including the failed plastic outlet pipe, and I have taken detailed photographs clearly showing the break at the seam where the leak occurred. These parts and images serve as physical evidence of the defect and support my claim that this failure was due to poor material design and not owner negligence. What is particularly troubling is that Land Rover North America was aware of this defect. A Technical Bulletin (JTB00566NAS4) was issued on May 23, 2018, detailing this exact problem—but only for Jaguar vehicles, despite the issue being identical in affected Land Rover models. Remaining letter attached as I ran out of characters. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Engine · VA

I found out that vehicles from 2013-2017 and beyond were equipped with faulty plastic outlet pipes and risks engine damage and failures. This pipe was because of a design flaw that Land Rover was aware of. The plastic coolant pipe will leak and break at the seam in the pipe as it is not strong enough to withstand the heat and pressure. The Land Rover vehicle owners will see low coolant and engine warning lights when the plastic outlet pipes leak coolant. In this case the Land Rover LR4 suffered engine failure and left me on the side of the highway and will cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair. The initial cost was $4,228.54 to fix the coolant pipe but was then told that 2 of my cylinders were bad and that I will need a new engine at a cost of approximately $20,000. What makes this problematic is that Land Rover North America and the dealership knew about the outlet pipe problems that caused coolant leaks. This pipe was reengineered to eliminate the seam in the pipe and then reengineered it again from plastic to metal. The bottom line is that Land Rover makes more profit by concealing the outlet pipe problems to avoid paying for engine repairs, replacements, and recalls. Land Rover North America put out a Technical Bulletin, JTB00566NAS4 - Coolant Leak From The Engine Compartment on 23 May 2018 with the same exact problem but it was for the Jaguar vehicle and not any of the Land Rover Vehicles even though it was the exact same problem. The technical bulletin states that an an 'engine overheat' message may be displayed on the Instrument Cluster and that coolant may be leaking from engine compartment area. This may be caused by weakness in the plastic weld process of the coolant pipes. It states that the coolant pipe along with other parts need to be replaced. Land Rover knew about this issue with the Jaguar but did not put out any technical bulletins for the Land Rover even though it was the exact same issue. I was not able to write everything.

Filed Dec 9, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · MI · crash · fire

while driving at approximately 70 mph on the highway, I encountered a severe issue that jeopardized my safety and the safety of others on the road.The problem manifested as a fuel leak, resulting in fumes inside the vehicle that caused impairment to my ability to operate the vehicle safely. This impairment led to the vehicle entering a gated mode and initiating aggressive braking, almost causing a collision.This incident is deeply alarming, and I believe it poses a serious risk to the well-being of drivers and passengers. I am reaching out to request an immediate investigation into this matter and to seek information on any safety recalls or issues related to the fuel system of the 2010 Land Rover LR4. Fuel tank flange failure caused complex problems for engine replacement needed. Not covered by land rover and was not repaired as reported

Filed Oct 13, 2022 · Engine · MA

My 2012 LR4 engine completely seized on the highway in July 2022 while I was traveling at 75mph. I was incredibly lucky to be in the right hand lane (after passing 2 large trucks) when I heard and felt the extremely abrupt "clunk" come from the engine. The red engine light came on and my LR4 no longer worked. I had to veer off the highway and coast onto the grass. Had I been in the left hand lane still when this happened, the outcome for me and multiple others on the highway that day would not have been good. My Land Rover dealer (where my car was towed back to) confirmed engine failure. They found a torn oil filter and lots of metal shavings in the filter. They also found a damaged piston with indents and grooves on the piston in cylinder 3 and recommended a new engine. In July 2022 (a week prior to the engine failure) I had my car serviced at the Land Rover dealer. After service I noticed a small leak, a clicking noise in my engine at 30-35mph and a feeling of reduced acceleration. I returned to the dealer 4 days after my service visit to check on these 3 things. I was told I had a very small rack in pinion steering leak and that it'd be okay to drive but to bring the car back when I returned from my trip. That is when my engine seized on the highway. I now know that there is a settled lawsuit on timing chain and tensioner issues with the 2012 LR4 (and other vehicles) and that Jaguar Land Rover USA issued a Technical Service Bulletin to dealers in 2015 stating that if a customer had concern of a clicking noise coming from the engine to follow timing chain/tensioners steps. I don't know why my engine concerns weren't handled more seriously. I have pictures of the engine parts and the engine parts available for inspection upon request. HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL ISSUE? How is this a known issue and yet consumers aren't protected? I was lucky that day. It's important to me that the safety of others driving these vehicles be both protected and prioritized.

Filed Aug 18, 2022 · Engine · WI

Driving on the belt line in Madison and car muffled and just shut down in gear. No warning, nothing. Could have caused a major accident. Coasted down the nearest exit and tried to restart. Would not turn . Timing chain malfunction according to Land Rover Madison wi. I need a whole new engine. I paid for a new engine, but now they put it on indefinite back order. I can’t get an engine because it’s on back order.

Filed Apr 8, 2022 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated after reversing, he attempted to shift into drive(D) however, the gear shifter would not move and remained seized in reverse(R). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact could not restart the vehicle as the gear shifter would not move into park(P). Upon investigating the issue online, the towing agent who arrived at the scene detached half of the console to reach the emergency release cable to move the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the electronic switch needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The contact contacted several unknown dealers who confirmed that the part was not available. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift selector seized in reverse while the contact was attempting to shift into drive. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as a faulty gear shift selector. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the entire gear shift selector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · CA · fire

Back in Feb 2019 my LandRover suddenly leaked a large amount of gasoline and then broke down. It stopped running and needed the fuel rail & line replaced & stabilizer bar and bushings & subsequencely complete engine replacement. I also had fluid in the engine and wrecked the engine requiring us to replace the engine.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Engine · 106,000 miles · PA

Engine seized at 106k miles still within guidelines of last oil change. Land rover dealer indicates engine failure is due to low oil. The oil level was at 1.7 quarts. The oil level warning system never alerted. The oil pressure level indicator remained normal. There are multiple complaints online of this similar situation on lr4. No warning lights no low level indicator.