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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

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

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is an SUV that pairs a 6-speed automatic transmission with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 18 city, 27 highway, and 22 combined mpg. Routine powertrain maintenance demands 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, a specific requirement for keeping this engine properly lubricated. Yet, this model year occupies a problematic place in the Evoque's reliability history, carrying 44 total owner complaints—primarily targeting the engine—alongside 5 recalls, making it significantly more troublesome than later production years that saw annual complaints drop to as low as 4 by 2024.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/27/22 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 · 770 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR096524. 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 · 770 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR096524
Fuel filterLR026195
Spark plugLR123892
BatteryLR032820 alt LR032876
Front wiper bladesLR078304 alt LR078305
Serpentine beltLR184802
ThermostatLR027158
Cabin air filterLR056138

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.7 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3682 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 27 / 22 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 Range Rover Evoque of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–6.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2012 Dynamic Premium 3-door
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Dynamic Premium 3-door 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec240 hpAWD
2012Dynamic Premium 5-door 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.20 sec240 hpAWD
2012Prestige Premium 5-door 2.0L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.30 sec240 hpAWD
2012Prestige Premium 5-door 2.0L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec240 hpAWD
2013Prestige Premium 5-door 2.0L turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec240 hpAWD
2014Dynamic Premium 5-door 2.0L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec240 hpAWD
2015Dynamic 5-door 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec240 hpAWD
2017HSE 5-door 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec240 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 14.75 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug14.75 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug35.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.29 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance770 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.354 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 9074 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

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

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi; spark plugs at 112,000 mi.

Every 16,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 32,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
At 112,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 144,000 miDrive 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 Range Rover Evoque registers top complaints in Engine (7), Fuel System, Gasoline (6), Power Train (5), and Air Bags (4), along with 2 crash and 1 fire complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. The provided federal record contains no years before 2012; instead, it charts a subsequent arc from 2019 through 2024 in which owner complaints decline from 11 to 4, recalls rise from 0 to 4 then settle at 2, and TSBs trend downward from 424 to 119. As the earliest visible point in this dataset, 2012 sits before that later trend, carrying documented mechanical and safety grievances without any accompanying recall or investigation activity in the provided record. That gap implies the 2012 model may harbor unresolved issues, since its engine, fuel-system, and air-bag complaints are not contextualized by the recall-driven corrections seen in later years. With serious safety complaints on file and no evidence in the data that they were subsequently addressed, the 2012 Evoque is a risky used purchase.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
463
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
44
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 44 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine7
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Power Train5
Air Bags4
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Suspension2
Unknown Or Other2
Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V015000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 08/01/2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois… Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover…

17V015000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/01/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi… Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 463 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76411 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
SSM76317ATT - 28APR252025-04-28EngineEngine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317 - 28APR252025-04-28EngineEngine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_202025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2012 Range Rover Evoque take?

6.0 qt of USE 5W-30 API MEETING LAND ROVER SPECIFICATION WWSM2C913B OR WWSM2C913C, per the factory manual.

Does the 2012 Range Rover Evoque have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Range Rover Evoque get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.