Model year guide

2015 Land Rover LR2

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Land Rover LR2 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2015 Land Rover LR2 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints6
Combined20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Land Rover LR2 recalls 1

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #14V395000 · manufacturer #P046 · 01/07/2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Land Rover LR2 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2015 Land Rover LR2 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Land Rover LR2 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
177.2 in
Width
75.2 in
Height
68.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Curb weight
3,913 lb
Front track
63.0 in
Rear track
63.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2015 Land Rover LR2. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 124

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 124.

RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED

Bulletin LTB00552NAS3 · Equipment · Jan 2021

The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.

Bulletin LTB00660NAS3 · Structure, Electrical System · Oct 2020

One or more of the following may be evident: ? Engine has restricted performance; ? Engine runs rough; ? Engine exhibits poor starting; and/or ? Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illuminated with DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303,…

Bulletin LTB01101NAS4 · Engine · Sep 2018

One or more of the following may be evident: ? Engine has restricted performance; ? Engine runs rough; ? Engine exhibits poor starting; and/or ? Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illuminated with DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303,…

Bulletin LTB01101NAS3 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2018

One or more of the following may be evident: ? Engine has restricted performance; ? Engine runs rough; ? Engine exhibits poor starting; and/or ? Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illuminated with DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303,…

Bulletin LTB01101NAS3 · Engine · Aug 2018

Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

Bulletin SSM71859 · Equipment · Jun 2018

Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

Bulletin SSM71859 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Jun 2018

Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.

Bulletin SSM70798 · Latches/locks/linkages · Jun 2018

Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.

Bulletin SSM70798 · Equipment, Latches/locks/linkages, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Jun 2018

A rattle noise may be evident from the engine compartment and/or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0016, P0017, P0026, or P0341 may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Bulletin LTB00916NAS5 · Electrical System · May 2018

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LR2 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2015 Land Rover LR2. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

On certain vehicles, a defect may cause the occupant classification system electronic control unit to shut down unexpectedly, illuminating the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp, illuminating the passenger airbag disable indicator (Evoque model vehicles only) as well as disabling the airbags and other supplemental restraint systems. This could increase the risk of…

Transport Canada #2014268 · Jul 2014

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Land Rover LR2

The Land Rover Freelander is a series of four-wheel-drive vehicles that was manufactured and marketed by Land Rover from 1997 to 2015. The second generation was sold from 2007 to 2015 in North America and the Middle East as the LR2 and in Europe as the Freelander 2. The Freelander was sold in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions. The name 'Freelander' is derived from the combination of 'Freedom' and 'Lander'.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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2015 Land Rover LR2 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Land Rover LR2 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Land Rover LR2. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover LR2?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Land Rover LR2 get?

The 2015 Land Rover LR2 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.