2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 14 recalls, 53 owner complaints.
Recalls
14 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass), Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #19V421000 · 2019 · 2,200 vehicles
What's wrong: The fuse for the front and rear windshield washer system May fail and reduce driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."
Why it matters: The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse for the front and rear washer systems, free of charge. In addition, the engine junction box lid will be replaced and an owner's manual insert will be added with the updated fuse rating information. The recall is expected to begin…
Body & structure Vehicle recall #19V840000 · 2019 · 3,444 vehicles
What's wrong: The adhesive bond attaching a metal plate to the headliner can fail after exposure to very cold temperatures.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of side curtain air bags, the metal plate could detach from the headliner and strike vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply self-adhesive fleece tape to the metal plate and the driver and passenger sides of the headliner, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2020.
Electrical, Tires Vehicle recall #20V517000 · 2020 · 1,285 vehicles
What's wrong: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) recommended pressure has been set incorrectly in the instrument cluster. As a result, the TPMS warning light will not illuminate when tire pressure reaches 25% below the cold inflation pressure stated on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."
Why it matters: Drivers May unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, negatively impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2020.
Electrical Vehicle recall #20V683000 · 2020 · 3,048 vehicles
What's wrong: The 48 volt electrical system May experience an overload event, causing a failure of the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (mosfet) and result in a dcdc converter electrical short-circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020.
Electrical, Electrical Vehicle recall #20V751000 · 2020 · 23 vehicles
What's wrong: A software error May cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Why it matters: The changing displays May cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021.
Seats Vehicle recall #20V794000 · 2020 · 66 vehicles
What's wrong: In the event of a fire, the seat material May burn quicker than allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Why it matters: A seat cover that burns too quickly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat covers, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #20V793000 · 2020 · 13 vehicles
What's wrong: These seat belt assemblies May not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Why it matters: Seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right and/or left-side outer second-row seat belt assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021.
Airbags Vehicle recall #21V168000 · 2021 · 250 vehicles
What's wrong: The cushion cover on the left-side lower knee air bag May come loose, which could result in the cushion unfolding from the air bag module housing.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, an unfolded knee air bag May not offer the driver full protection, increasing the risk for injury.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #22V080000 · 2022 · 18,824 vehicles
What's wrong: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light software is programmed incorrectly, which May cause the warning light to malfunction and intermittently illuminate.
Why it matters: An SRS system warning light that falsely illuminates could prevent the detection of an actual air bag system failure, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the restraints control module (rcm) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2022.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V088000 · 2025 · 1,473 vehicles
What's wrong: The cover for the right-side lower knee air bag May come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.
Why it matters: An improperly folded air bag May not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the right-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V089000 · 2025 · 1,270 vehicles
What's wrong: The cover for the left-side lower knee air bag May come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.
Why it matters: An improperly folded air bag May not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V454000 · 2025 · 21,000 vehicles
What's wrong: The passenger air bag May tear during deployment.
Why it matters: A torn air bag May not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag May allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.
The fix: Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V248000 · 2026 · 170,169 vehicles
What's wrong: Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the dcdc converter. A failure of the dc-dc converter will result in a loss of 12-volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V599000 · 2026 · 23,677 vehicles
What's wrong: The dc-dc converter May malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the dc-dc converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the dc-dc converter will result in the loss of 12-volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Body & structure Equipment recall #20E017000 · 2020 · 3 vehicles
What's wrong: The headliners May have been improperly manufactured without a metal plate, possibly reducing the headliner's head impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Why it matters: An improperly manufactured headliner May increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Land rover will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the headliner, free of charge. Dealers will also notify any retailers that purchased the headliner and exchange them, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (20): the most common themes are electrical failure (13), stalls / loses power (7), warning light on (5).
- Other / unknown (16): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), leaks (6), stalls / loses power (5).
- Engine (13): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (8), electrical failure (4), warning light on (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (8): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), warning light on (3).
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has 53 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 15 Range Rover Evoque model years for complaints (2.0× the average Range Rover Evoque year). Complaints peaked in 2025 (11 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 14,690 miles. Neighboring years: 2019 (11 complaints, 0 recalls), 2021 (6 complaints, 3 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recalls for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (20), other / unknown (16), engine (13).
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