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2016 Land Rover LR4 maintenance schedule

The 2016 LR4 is part of the L319 generation (2014-2016), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 LR4 needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Land Rover's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

7,500 miles recommended for timing chain preservation

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Inspect at 15,000

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Replace annually

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Tire rotation

Inspect brakes and suspension boots concurrently

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Flush system completely

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Replace and perform pressure test

90,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

ZF Lifeguard 8 specific fluid replacement

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs

Iridium replacements required

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Timing chain

Proactive tensioner inspection/replacement advised

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Serpentine belt

Replace primary drive belt

100,000 miIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid

Replace front, rear, and transfer case fluids

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
12V battery

Test capacity; AGM specific

Inspect every 15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20, 8.5 qt
Coolant
OAT Antifreeze (9.9-11.4 qt)
Transmission fluid
ZF Lifeguard 8 (9.5-10.1 qt complete)

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.0L 6-cyl (AJ126), 340 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2016 LR4 owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Timing chain tensioner failure

high severity

70,000-120,000 mi · $2,817-$4,376 to fix

Slapping noise at startup, rough idle, CEL

Source: repairpal.com

Coolant crossover pipe cracking

high severity

60,000-90,000 mi · $1,500-$2,600 to fix

Coolant loss without visible puddle, engine overheating

Source: jlrengines.co.uk

Air suspension compressor failure

high severity

70,000-110,000 mi · $1,300-$1,800 to fix

Vehicle drops to bump stops, CHCM DTCs

Source: carcomplaints.com

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2016 Land Rover LR4

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Land Rover dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 21V635000

August 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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags

NHTSA 16V444000

June 2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured May 3, 2016 through May 10, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver side frontal air bags that may not inflate properly.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P086.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$1,241

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other LR4 model years

L319 (2014-2016)

201420152016

Shopping new? The Land Rover LR4 guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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