2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 8, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · MI

I am reporting a critical and systemic defect affecting Land Rover vehicles equipped with the 2.0L GTDi turbo petrol engine (240 hp), including my 2015 Evoque, My engine suffered catastrophic failure at ~118,000 miles while driving caused by a premature timing chain or tensioner failure. Pistons & valves collides, cams clashed and wouldn't rotate, loss of compression and dangerously instantaneous loss of power/speed/control without warning. The damage required full engine replacement. This significantly increases the risk of crashes & deaths especially at high speeds, traffic congestion, windy roads or hills, night time driving, poor weather conditions. Without warning the driver is helpless without power or ability to move to safety and rear end collision or loss of control is highly likely. Land Rover’s Passport to Service for the 2015 model year does not include timing chain inspection or replacement at any interval—not at 60k, 90k, or even 120k miles. The chain is treated as a “lifetime” component, giving drivers no opportunity to prevent failure. Vehicle had all proper maintenance, recent oil changes at low intervals, and official Land Rover dealership underwent full diagnostics and testing with the conclusion this fault was not user/driver related or to any part myself. Online forums, technician reports, and owner cases show this issue is widespread and recurring across many model years and builds using this engine. The repair is anywhere from 15-20k USD for the evoque (using a reman or new engine). Notably, Land Rover has previously settled class-action lawsuits (e.g., 2012-2014 Lr4 for the or 5.0L V8) where timing chain failures caused major damage—offering full or prorated reimbursement to owners. There are also industry precedents, such as VW/Audi 2.0T engines, in which tensioner defects led to class actions covering engine replacements.

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · CO

2015 evoque, 50k miles only. On feb 26th 2020, I was on the interstate and noticed a humming sound from engine side. Gradually it because so loud and non ignorable. The vehicle lost power and slowed down on the interstate. My whole family survived a cluster crash by mere luck. Dealership says turbo is blown and this is common problem. Bills $4500 and am out of warranty since nov 2020. Common problem ??? How can a 5 yr old 50k vehicle have a common problem that costs $4500 to fix ? My research show land rover was always aware of this turbo failure issues and never attempted to fix it. This is a design issue hidden from customers and we are made to pay for the defect. Please investigate this with lr and I request a recall of turbos on all defective lr vehicles asap.

Filed Jan 16, 2021 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA

My 2015 range rover evoque with 52,000 miles on it, lost power while driving on the freeway. I was unable to accelerate and keep up with traffic even with the gas pedal complete to the floor. On roadways that had hills, I would lose speed causing traffic to back up behind me. The check engine also came on. When I took it to the auto repair shop I was told that the turbo charger had failed and needed to be replaced. The estimate was $6275.

Filed Mar 25, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 77,000 miles · MI

I was driving on the highway going approximately the speed limit of 75 MPH when all the sudden the car began making a knocking noise & started losing power and rapidly decelerating out of my control. My rpms began running 7k+ and I needed to jam down on the gas pedal in order to try and maintain speed and avoid an accident, which worked for a second and actually allowed me to gain back speed. However, with the gas all the way down it only kept speed for a short period until the check engine light popped on and I began dropping down speed again. I could not maintain speed. I immediately changed to the right lane and was able to pull over at a rest stop. I read the manual, and according to the warning transmission signal which displayed, my car may be driven but performance may be reduced and I should immediately take it into a dealer, which I did. I was later told by an authorized dealer that 'my turbo had blown' with cracks along with a destroyed solenoid and other parts relating to the speed of my car. It currently has under 80k miles and is in the repair shop as we speak. It has had routine maintenance and just underwent service care (replaced oil/ oil filter, transmission fluid , etc) less than 2 months ago. The total estimated repair cost relating to this safety concern is roughly $5,200 usd from an authorized dealer (a new turbo, solenoid, labor, etc).

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Engine · 47,000 miles · AR

Loss of power. High RPM, eco mode not working. Check engine light on with code for turbo loss of power. Only 47k miles. Will not shift properly. Major power loss

Filed Feb 23, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · NM

((((exact same story as another report filed: the federal safety agency id number:11076170))) . I got to a red light, turned green I go, get up to 25mph, car cuts out (complete loss of power). *my engine light is now on. I get the car to start I immediately turn around to get home. * my car looses all power and shuts off in the freeway home. * I finally get the vehicle home, and my husband ran diagnostics. - the computer is saying it is the variable valve timing control solenoid issue. * my car only has @80,000 miles on it, and should not have this issue. . **this is a huge safety concern. * I haven't contacted corporate jaguar land rover yet. This seems to be a very big reoccurring issue, with this year/make/model, and it seems like land rover is doing nothing about it. . Looks like it may be time to lawyer up, and set up a class action! . Semper fidelis

Filed Mar 4, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · NC

I was driving to work with my baby in the back seat. I got to a red light, turned green I go, get up to 40mph, car cuts out (complete loss of power). The person behind me swirves off the road to miss me. I am stuck in the middle of hwy 17 (very busy) the road for 5 minutes trying to reatart. My engine light is now on. I get the car to start I immediately turn around to get my car and my baby home. I am up to 55mph still on hwy 17 in jacksonville nc. My car looses all power and shuts off, and the cars behimd me slams on brakes and there air bags come out. Nothing was hit, but it was close. I took it to land rover in wilmington nc they are saying it is the variable valve timing control solenoid. The mechanic ryan told me that this happens a few times a year, and he has worked on many with the same issue. My car only has 60,000 miles on it, and should not have this issue. This is a huge safety concern of mine, me and my child could have been hurt. I contacted corporate jaguar land rover and told them of the issue I had and they said there is nothing they can do. This is a reoccurring issue, and nothing is being done about it, and if I wouldnt have thought fast during my incident I could have lost my life or even worse my childs.