2016 Land Rover LR4 problems & reliability
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover LR4, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles were involved in 4 fatal crashes with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 13 | 41% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 25% |
| Unknown OR Other | 8 | 25% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 13% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 14 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Engine · filed May 27, 2025
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Apr 18, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH the low coolant warning light was illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard without stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was shifted to neutral, and the…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Aug 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
141 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover LR4. The 10 most recent:
A potential issue has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may be illuminated on the Instrument Cluster (IC) and…
NAS19.07.012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2021
RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
LTB00552NAS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 25, 2021
The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
SFCC_DEC2020_29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2020
Damage/marking may be evident on the surface of the Instrument Cluster (IPC) lens.
LTB00766NAS5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 4, 2020
The Check Engine MIL is on There is a noise from the engine
SFCC_OCT19_25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 28, 2019
The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
SFCC AUG19 Slide · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2019
The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
SFCC Slide23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019
PCV DiaphramTorn. The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
SFCC-APRIL19-Sli · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 11, 2019
Damage/marking may be evident on the surface of the IPC (Instrument Cluster) lens.
LTB00766NAS4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2019
The Check Engine Lamp is on and the vehicle is running rough. DTCs vary, may include P2187-00, P2189-00, P013E-00,P014E-00. Fuel trims near limit when engine is at idle speed.
SFCC-14MAR19-Sli · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 14, 2019
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2016 Land Rover LR4 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2016 Land Rover LR4?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.