2016 LAND ROVER LR4 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 LAND ROVER LR4 has 2 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report brake failure and catastrophic engine damage related to a plastic outlet pipe defect that causes coolant loss and engine overheating.
Common Issues- Brake failure. One owner reported the low brake fluid warning light illuminated while driving, and a mechanic diagnosed complete brake failure requiring replacement. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected by the dealer.
- Engine failure due to plastic pipe defect. Another complaint involves a cracked factory-installed plastic outlet pipe that leaks coolant, leading to engine overheating and catastrophic failure. Despite repairs to replace the pipe, the engine cylinders sustained damage requiring a full engine replacement.
The vehicle has 3 recalls affecting fuel system components and the driver side frontal air bag. These recalls address potential fire hazards from fuel leaks and air bag inflation failures.
Recalls- Fuel outlet flange (N623). Affected 111,746 vehicles from 2010-2016 LR4 models and some Range Rover Sport vehicles have a fuel outlet flange that may crack causing fuel leaks. Fuel leaks near ignition sources increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the flange free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed from 2021 to 2022.
- Driver side frontal air bag (P086). This recall involves 32 2016 LR4 vehicles manufactured in May 2016 with driver side frontal air bags that may not inflate properly. Failure to inflate properly increases injury risk during a crash. Land Rover will replace the air bags free of charge starting August 2016.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs for engine or brake failures or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider consulting with a qualified attorney.
2016 LAND ROVER LR4 Summary
2016
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
111778
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 LAND ROVER LR4
111746 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2016 LAND ROVER LR4
32 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured May 3, 2016 through May 10, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver side frontal air bags that may not inflate properly.
Risk: An air bag that does not inflate properly may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Complaints
2016 LAND ROVER LR4
ID: 2094541ENGINE
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)
2016 LAND ROVER LR4
ID: 2083698SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brakes had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.