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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque maintenance schedule

The 2021 Range Rover Evoque is part of the L551 generation (2020-2027), 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 2021 Range Rover Evoque needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Land Rover's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Synthetic requirement; strict adherence advised

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Tire rotation

Required to maintain uniform AWD rolling circumference

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Flush

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Replace coolant and inspect hose assembly

90,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

Flush ZF fluid

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs

30,000-90,000 miles depending on MHEV utilization

30,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent
Timing chain

Monitor specifically for cold-start rattle

Inspect, replace as neededUnverified
Serpentine beltInspect, replace as neededIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid40,000 miIndependent
12V battery

Clean terminal and apply anti-corrosion layer

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
EV coolant loops (MHEV)

Inspect MHEV inverter loop

Inspect every 20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
EV brake service (MHEV)Inspect every 20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent

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, 7 qt
Coolant
STJLR.651.5003
Transmission fluid
ZF Lifeguard 9

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L 4-cyl (Ingenium P250), 246 hp, 9-Speed Auto, AWD
  • 2.0L 4-cyl (Ingenium P300), 296 hp, 9-Speed Auto, AWD

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

Known problems

What 2021 Range Rover Evoque 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 system wear (Ingenium)

high severity

40,000-80,000 mi · $1,500-$2,500 to fix

Cold start rattle, timing correlation faults

Source: voguefixmymotor.co.uk

Turbocharger lubrication failure

high severity

60,000-100,000 mi · $1,200-$3,000 to fix

Power loss, high-pitched turbine whine

Source: rcv.co.uk

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

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.

Electrical system

NHTSA 26V599000

September 2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

Electrical system

NHTSA 26V248000

April 2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

Air bags

NHTSA 25V454000

July 2025

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020–2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.

Other Range Rover Evoque model years

L551 (2020-2027)

20202021202220232024202520262027

L538 (2014-2019)

201420152016201720182019

Shopping new? The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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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