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2012 Land Rover LR2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 LR2.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Land Rover LR2 is an SUV equipped with an Automatic (S6) transmission that returns EPA fuel economy estimates of 15/22/18 mpg. Within the 2008-2015 model run, this year records the lowest total owner complaints at 6, a significant decrease from the generation's peak of 85 in 2008. Despite 2 recalls and reported issues spanning areas from Service Brakes to the Engine, the significantly reduced complaint volume defines the 2012 LR2 as the statistical low point for problems in the model's recorded history.

Model year2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR003968. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR003968 alt LR001425
Engine air filter	LR005816
Spark plug	LR005483
Battery	LR180618
Front wiper blades	LR154902
Serpentine belt	LR003570
Thermostat	LR001517 alt LR006071
Cabin air filter	LR056138

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	177.2 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	104.7 in
Curb weight	4255 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the LR2 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.8–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.80 sec — 2008 HSE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2008	HSE 3.2L I-6	8.80 sec	16.70 sec	230 hp	AWD
2008	SE 3.2L I-6	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	230 hp	AWD
2008	SE 3.2L I-6	9.20 sec	17.00 sec	230 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid

DOT 4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	28.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	98 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	35.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	291 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.60 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.29 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	55.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Brake Application	WITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.787 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.787 in / 1.102 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (read dtcs)
Every 15,000 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 16,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2012 Land Rover LR2 represents a notable inflection point in the generation’s federal record, with complaints dropping to just six—markedly lower than the 85 in 2008 and even the 13 in 2011—while recalls held steady at two, consistent with the prior two years. This year sits at the tail end of a clear downward trend in owner-reported issues, suggesting either improved build quality or the resolution of earlier systemic concerns, though the data doesn’t specify root causes. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) peaked at 179 in 2012, the highest of the generation, indicating ongoing but likely proactive manufacturer attention to emerging patterns rather than acute defects. The absence of crash or fire complaints further distinguishes the 2012 model year as unusually stable within the LR2’s lifecycle. Compared to the slight uptick in complaints in 2013 (12), the 2012’s record implies a relative sweet spot in reliability. **For a used buyer, the 2012 LR2 appears to be the strongest year in the generation to purchase, based on federal data.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

179

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’08 ’09 ’10 ’11’12’13 ’14 ’15

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Service Brakes, Air,Electrical System,Engine1

Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Fuel System, Other1

Steering,Suspension,Power Train1

Unknown Or Other1

Power Train,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V395000Air BagsReported 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… Remedy: 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…

12V563000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 06/12/2012

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued. Remedy: Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 179 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
LTB00552NAS3	2021-01-25	Equipment	RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
LTB00660NAS3	2020-10-05	Structure	The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
DOR-M9J4S-07	2020-06-03	Engine And Engine Cooling	These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication…
SSM71859	2018-06-28	Equipment	Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
SSM71859	2018-06-28	Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Engine oil filter LR003968 Engine air filter LR005816 Spark plug LR005483 Battery LR180618

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2012 LR2 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LR2 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.