2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Body · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the windshield unexpectedly separated from the roof on both sides. The contact stated that when it was raining, there was water leaking into the vehicle. The contact became aware that the rubber seal was detaching. The contact stated that excessive water leaking inside the vehicle might cause an electrical failure or a fire. The contact stated that buckets and towels were needed to manage the water entering the vehicle while driving in the rain.

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Visibility · FL

I am submitting this complaint regarding a potential safety defect involving windshield water intrusion on my 2017 Range Rover Evoque. My vehicle is experiencing water entering the passenger and driver's compartment through the windshield/sealing area. This is not ordinary cosmetic wear or damage to the windshield. The concern is that the windshield is not properly preventing water from entering the vehicle. There's also malfunctioning with the display screen which seems to be a direct result of water leakage. Land Rover previously issued Service Action N221 concerning windshield water leaks on certain 2015–2018 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. I contacted an authorized Land Rover dealership regarding the water intrusion affecting my vehicle. The dealership informed me that the applicable service action expired in 2020 and that Land Rover would not cover the repair. After receiving that response, I contacted Land Rover North America directly. Land Rover North America also told me that there was nothing they could do because the service action had expired. I purchased this vehicle after the service-action period had ended. Therefore, I was not the owner during the period when the service action was available and did not have an opportunity to have the vehicle inspected or repaired under that program. I am concerned that this water intrusion may involve the same windshield/sealing condition that Land Rover previously identified on this vehicle model. I am also concerned about the potential consequences of water entering the passenger compartment, including possible damage to electrical components or other vehicle systems. I am asking the federal safety agency to review this complaint and determine whether the windshield water-intrusion condition affecting the Range Rover Evoque represents an ongoing safety defect that warrants further investigation. I can provide photographs, video, vehicle documentation, repair estimates, and records of my communications with Land Rover upon request.

Filed Aug 16, 2023 · Driver assistance · FL

The windshield is leaking water in the passenger side. I had to previously take then vehicle in for the same thing in 2019. 2023 it’s the same issue, this is unsafe for myself and my family. I took it to the same dealership that repaired it the first time and was told to call roadside assistance then they put tape on it.

Filed Apr 13, 2023 · Visibility · CA

See Bulletin N221: Windshield Water Leaks. This is a known Land Rover issue. Water will leak from the windshield as the seal is faulty. I have already had my windshield replaced once and I am experienced the same issue after a couple of years. Land Rover is not covering the full replacement of the windshield or addressing the problem at hand with the way the windshield is sealed.

Filed Jul 10, 2022 · Visibility · KY

The entire top of windshield is not secured to the vehicle. This was first noticed when water came into the interior cabin while being driven in the rain. Upon further inspection I've discovered even a slight push on the windshield, from the inside of the car, causes the windshield to raise up away from the vehicle. This happens along the entire top of the windshield from driver's side to passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and confirmed the fix for this is to replace the windshield. I've also made Jaguar Land Rover North America aware this issue is affecting my specific vehicle. They are already aware that this issue is happening - please reference Tech Bulletin N221NAS4 issued on March 20, 2020. However, there has not been a recall, and this repair is not considered a warranty item. There was a 2 month wait to have my vehicle looked at by the dealer, and now an expected 3 month wait for the new windshield to be installed. In the mean time, I believe this is a safety hazard because the windshield will not function properly in a crash. In addition, if driven in the rain, the water rolling down the inside of the windshield or pouring onto the steering wheel and seat of the driver presents a hazard. I have video of the water leaking into the vehicle and also of the windshield movement.