Model year guide

2012 Land Rover LR4

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Land Rover LR4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 67 on record.

2012 Land Rover LR4 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Land Rover LR4 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined14 mpg
Typical price$39,889

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

2012 Land Rover LR4 recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:mounting Plate/flange NHTSA Campaign #21V635000 · manufacturer #N623 · 12/08/2021

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #15V386000 · manufacturer #P065 · 17/06/2015

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to September 18, 2012. Due to the use of an incorrect primer, the panoramic roof adhesive may not adequately secure the roof assembly.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct primer, free of charge. The recall began in August 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P065.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 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.

2012 Land Rover LR4 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

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

What's a 2012 Land Rover LR4 worth?

Low
$34,600
Typical price
$39,889
High
$44,500

From 67 comparable 2012 Land Rover LR4 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Land Rover LR4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

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
190.9 in
Width
75.6 in
Height
78.3 in
Wheelbase
113.8 in
Curb weight
5,853 lb
Front track
63.8 in
Rear track
63.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Land Rover LR4. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 296

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 296.

PARTIAL EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM 12-14MY

Bulletin SFCC_MAR2022_18 · Power Train · Mar 2022

ENGINE TIMING CHAIN/TENSIONER PARTIAL EXTENDED WARRANTY -USA

Bulletin NAS22.02.002 · Engine, Equipment · Mar 2022

RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED

Bulletin LTB00552NAS3 · Equipment · Jan 2021

Damage/marking may be evident on the surface of the Instrument Cluster (IPC) lens.

Bulletin LTB00766NAS5 · Equipment, Electrical System · Dec 2020

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

Bulletin LTB00660NAS3 · Structure, Electrical System · Oct 2020

PCV DiaphramTorn. The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.

Bulletin SFCC-APRIL19-Sli · Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Engine, Equipment · Apr 2019

Damage/marking may be evident on the surface of the IPC (Instrument Cluster) lens.

Bulletin LTB00766NAS4 · Electrical System, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Apr 2019

A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.

Bulletin LTB00780NAS7 · Engine · Jan 2019

Damage/marking on the surface of the Instrument Cluster (IC) lens.

Bulletin LTB00766NAS2 · Electrical System · Aug 2018

Damage/marking on the surface of the Instrument Cluster (IC) lens.

Bulletin LTB00766NAS2 · Equipment · Aug 2018

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LR4 (5 SEAT) 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Rover LR4. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

On certain vehicles, the adhesive and primer used during assembly of the panoramic roof glass panel may not have been to the correct specification. This could result in the panoramic roof assembly becoming loose, and potentially detaching from the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. If this were to occur, it could impact nearby persons or objects, resulting in injury and/or…

Transport Canada #2015258 · Jun 2015

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Land Rover LR4

The Land Rover Discovery is a series of sport utility vehicles produced by the British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover—previously Land Rover—and marketed under the marque Land Rover. The series has been in its fifth generation since 2017. The first was introduced in 1989 and was the manufacturer's first model series to launch since the 1970 Range Rover—on which it was based—and the third new product line since the brand's conception by Rover in 1948. An influential vehicle within the automotive industry, the Discovery is one of the first true off-road capable family cars.

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

2012 Land Rover LR4 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl

2012 Land Rover LR4 vehicles on record

Other Land Rover LR4 model years

2012 Land Rover LR4 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Land Rover LR4 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Rover LR4. 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 gas mileage does the 2012 Land Rover LR4 get?

The 2012 Land Rover LR4 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway).

How much is a 2012 Land Rover LR4 worth?

Comparable 2012 Land Rover LR4 listings run roughly $34,600–$44,500, typically around $39,889 (from 67 vehicles).

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