The 2020 Range Rover Evoque's reliability is hindered by multiple recalls, particularly affecting critical components like airbags and seat belts. Owners should be vigilant about these issues as they can have serious safety implications.
Key Factor:Multiple critical recalls
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (12) than the average LAND ROVER vehicle (2.9). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
12 recalls for this vehicle2.9 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
đWhy This Matters
The presence of twelve recalls for the 2020 Range Rover Evoque raises significant concerns regarding its engineering reliability and safety standards, especially for a luxury vehicle brand like Land Rover. These defects pertain to essential systems such as airbags and seat belts, which are designed to protect occupants during a crash. In a segment where customers expect top-tier performance and safety, any compromise in these areas can tarnish the brand's esteemed reputation and deter potential buyers looking for dependability in their high-end vehicles.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
Year-over-year, Land Rover has struggled with reliability issues, and the 2020 Evoque is no exception, exhibiting more recalls than anticipated in a competitive luxury SUV market. While this model may offer appealing aesthetics and features, its increased risk profile is concerning compared to segment expectations requiring flawless accolades.
Safety & Reliability Score
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Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-96
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-20
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2020 LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque
Model Year2020
MakeLAND ROVER
ModelRange Rover Evoque
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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No Consumer Complaints Reported
Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.
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Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Airbags
Issue: Potential failure of airbag deployment due to adhesive bond issues during extreme temperatures.
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Verify recall completion status with your dealership immediately.
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Check for any outstanding recalls on the vehicle before finalizing your purchase.
Campaigns:20V-12320V-45620V-789
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Seat Belts
Issue: Faulty seat belt assemblies may not provide proper occupant protection in a crash.
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'Review the latest recall notices; confirm repairs were done if applicable.
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'Request detailed service records about past recalls related to seat belts before purchasing.
Campaign:20V-456
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'Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)'
Issue: 'Incorrect pressure settings could lead to underinflation without warning lights illuminating.
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'Check tire pressures regularly until you confirm TPMS functionality is accurate post-recall repair.
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'Ensure TPMS has been recalibrated properly after any recall-related work on the tires or wheels.
Campaign:20V-789
đĄVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your LAND ROVER dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (12)
Campaign: 19V840000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The adhesive bond attaching a metal plate to the headliner can fail after exposure to very cold temperatures.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N412.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 20V517000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque non-PHEV vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels. 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."
Consequence
Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, negatively impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N486.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 20V793000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles equipped with a replacement part for the right and/or left-side outer second-row seat belt assembly. 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."
Consequence
Seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N523.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 20V794000
SEATS
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles equipped with climate specification front seats trimmed with "Dinamica" cloth. 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."
Consequence
A seat cover that burns too quickly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat covers, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N524.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 20V751000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. 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."
Consequence
The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 19V421000
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. 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."
Consequence
The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N341.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 21V168000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. 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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an unfolded knee air bag may not offer the driver full protection, increasing the risk for injury.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N566.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 20E017000
STRUCTURE
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque headliners, part number LR117807. 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."
Consequence
An improperly manufactured headliner may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N454.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 20V683000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. 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.
Consequence
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 22V080000
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light software is programmed incorrectly, which may cause the warning light to malfunction and intermittently illuminate.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the restraints control module (RCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N664.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V088000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cover for the right-side lower knee air bag may come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.
Consequence
An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N978.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V089000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cover for the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, allowing the air bag cushion to unfold.
Consequence
An improperly folded air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N979. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall 21V-168.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Investigations
4 investigations
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2020 Range Rover Evoque.
INV-2020-1000đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Range Rover Evoque performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 39,351
INV-2020-1001đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Range Rover Evoque performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 49,882
INV-2020-1002đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Range Rover Evoque performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 51,582
INV-2020-1003đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Range Rover Evoque performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 54,736
Consumer Complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
'What are the common problems with the 2020 Range Rover Evoque?'
'Common problems include multiple safety-related recalls affecting airbag deployment, seat belt functionality, and tire pressure monitoring systems. Owners should prioritize checking for outstanding recalls and ensure all services were completed at an authorized dealership.
'How reliable is the 2020 Range Rover Evoque compared to competitors?'
'The reliability of the Evoque is currently concerning due to numerous safety recalls related to fundamental components. This contrasts sharply with competitors in its class that typically maintain higher standards of quality control and fewer reported issues.'
đ§What This Means for You
Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Safety Check: Cross-reference your VIN with official LAND ROVER records to ensure no 12 recalls remain open.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in LAND ROVER's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Critical: Demand official documentation showing every LAND ROVER recall has been satisfied.
Investigate whether later Range Rover Evoque iterations (2021+) rectified these persistent issues.
A pre-purchase inspection by a LAND ROVER specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.