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2015 Land Rover LR4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 LR4.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2015 Land Rover LR4 is an SUV driven by an S8 automatic transmission, returning an EPA-estimated 15 mpg in the city and 19 on the highway—figures that underscore its heavy-duty mechanical requirements, such as an 8.5-quart oil capacity requiring 5W-20 viscosity. This model year occupies a problematic position in the LR4's reliability history, having accumulated four separate recalls and 13 owner complaints with the engine ranking as the top complaint area. For researchers, this concentration of engine-related grievances and safety recalls means that the 2015 powertrain demands rigorous scrutiny when assessing the vehicle's long-term viability.

Model year2016201520142013201220112010

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter LR011298. 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.

Tire size235/70R17, 235/60R18, 255/55R19, 255/50R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7, 8, 8, 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR011298 alt LR011279
Engine air filterLR011593
Fuel filterLR043420
Spark plugLR050998
BatteryLR073414
Front wiper bladesLR154776
Serpentine beltLR011327 alt LR184641
ThermostatLR117568
Cabin air filterLR023977 alt JKR500010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.2 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height74 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight5617 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 19 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the LR4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2015 HSE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015HSE 3.0L Supercharger V66.70 sec15.20 sec340 hpAWD
2011HSE 5.0L V86.60 sec15.10 sec375 hpAWD
2010HSE 5.0L V86.50 sec15.00 sec375 hpAWD
2010HSE 5.0L V86.90 sec15.30 sec375 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 17.7 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant CapacityWith 4 Zone System
Engine Oil5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity22.8 gallons
Power Steering FluidTexaco Cold Climate Fluid 33270

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs94.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug17.7 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) BoltsM12 nut: 56.0, M14 nut: 111.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug16.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug16.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug6.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub169 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub311 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap.035 - .039 in
Spark Plug Torque16 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeSPA2

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 188; Rear: 84 /; Front: 202; Rear: 85
ABS Sensor Torque4 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .708
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002 with; Rear: .003 with

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi.

Every 16,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect)
Every 32,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 64,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (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 provided federal record spans only 2010 and 2011, when complaints rose from 15 to 22 while recalls and investigations remained flat at one each and TSBs fell from 338 to 276. For 2015, the data identifies top-complaint concentrations in the engine, fuel/propulsion, fuel system, and electrical system/seat belts/wheels, alongside one crash and one fire complaint, but it does not specify total complaint volume, recalls, or investigations for that year. Relative to the only recorded baseline, the 2015 model sits later in the generation with a discrete profile of enumerated complaint areas rather than the year-by-year complaint totals available for 2010–2011. Because intermediate and subsequent model years are absent from the record, the precise placement of 2015 within the generational trend is indeterminate, and the early-cycle data alone do not establish a clear trajectory into this model year. Given the absence of disclosed recalls or investigations for this year in the supplied data and the limited scope of enumerated complaints, the 2015 LR4 emerges as a comparatively reasonable used purchase within the available federal record.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
235
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System,Seat Belts,Wheels1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Electrical System,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 235 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NAS19.07.0122021-07-27Power TrainA potential issue has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed…
LTB00552NAS32021-01-25EquipmentRESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
SFCC_DEC2020_292020-12-16Power TrainThe engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off…
LTB00766NAS52020-12-04EquipmentDamage/marking may be evident on the surface of the Instrument Cluster (IPC) lens.
SFCC AUG19 Slide2019-08-08Electrical SystemThe Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Vehicles taking 8.5 qtEngine oil filter LR011298Engine air filter LR011593Fuel filter LR043420Spark plug LR050998

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 LR4 take?

8.5 qt of 5W-20 meeting Land Rover specification WSS-M2C925A., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 LR4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LR4 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.