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Land Rover LR4 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 37 owner complaints on the Land Rover LR4 from 26 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 37 complaints · 26 runs · 2010–2011 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported LR4 run is SALAG2D47BA (2011 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Fuel/propulsion system problems make up 30% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for LR4 model years 2010–2016.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Land Rover LR4 has 26 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 38% of every LR4 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Land Rover LR4 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SALAG2D47BA••••••20114—1
SALAK2D43BA••••••20113——
SALAG2D44BA••••••20113——
SALAK2D47AA••••••20102——
SALAK2D49BA••••••20112——
SALAK2D42BA••••••20112——
SALAK2D43AA••••••2010222
SALAG2D40AA••••••20101——
SALAG2D49BA••••••20111——
SALAM2D49AA••••••20101——
SALAK2D49AA••••••20101——
SALAG2D43AA••••••20101——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 14 LR4 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 26 LR4 VINs so far, most often 2016, 2013, 2012 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Land Rover LR4 the gap between build years is 1.4×: a 2011 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 2010 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Land Rover LR4 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20111.722131
20101.215132
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2011 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2010 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 30% of everything Land Rover LR4 owners report: Fuel/propulsion System, 14 of 37 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Land Rover LR4 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Fuel/propulsion System1424
Fuel System8——
Gasoline8——
Engine524
Parking Brake3——
Service Brakes3——
Engine And Engine Cooling3——
Unknown Or Other3—1
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Land Rover LR4; the 6 below cover build years 2010 to 2016. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Land Rover LR4 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
21V635000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:mounting Plate/flange2010–2016
14V618000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems2013–2014
15V386000Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly2012–2013
16V444000Air Bags:frontal2016
15V069000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2015
15V092000Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2015
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

21V635000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2010: 11 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 37 reports on the Land Rover LR4, 8.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Land Rover LR4 — complaint severity
OutcomeLand Rover LR4All vehicles
Complaints filed371,115,966
Involved a crash3 (8.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire4 (10.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 40% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Land Rover LR4 share of that is 37 complaints over 26 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Land Rover LR4
Recalls15 campaignsFuel economy16 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems39 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices449 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2010–2016

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Land Rover LR4 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 37 NHTSA complaints from 26 LR4 runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which LR4 production run has the most complaints?

SALAG2D47BA, a 2011 build, with 4 complaints. The typical LR4 run has 1.4.

Which LR4 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2010 lightest at 1.2.

How many LR4 complaints involve a crash?

8.1% of 37 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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