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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 we cover (2021 to 2021), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in its second-generation L551 form, is a compact luxury SUV aimed squarely at urban professionals who want genuine off-road credentials wrapped in a fashion-forward package. For the 2021 model year, it competes in one of the most crowded premium crossover segments, promising a blend of distinctive British styling, elevated interior ambiance, and all-terrain capability in a city-friendly footprint.
The 2021 Range Rover Evoque L551 presents a significant gap in federal safety data. NHTSA did not conduct crash tests for this model year, leaving no federal star ratings or a computed Safety Index score available for evaluation. This absence means consumers lack direct government crash performance data for the vehicle. Despite the untested status, the model's regulatory record shows a notable positive: zero recalls were issued for the 2021 Evoque. This indicates no documented safety deficiencies prompted a manufacturer or NHTSA recall. Similarly, the NHTSA database records zero owner complaints for this period, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While owner complaints are self-reported and unverified, a complete absence suggests no widespread safety grievances have reached federal channels. The clean recall and complaint record offers an encouraging data point. However, it cannot replace verified crash-test scores. Shoppers prioritizing federal crash-test performance will find the lack of NHTSA data for the 2021 Evoque a critical consideration.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Evoque for its striking exterior design, upscale cabin materials, and composed, refined ride character that feels at home in city driving. Most note that the driving dynamics lean toward comfort over sportiness. Some reviewers flag that the rear visibility and cabin space are tighter than segment rivals, and a few point to infotainment responsiveness as an area where the ownership experience could feel more polished.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Range Rover Evoque L551, meaning there are no federal star ratings available for this model year - shoppers cannot rely on government crash-test data to benchmark its occupant protection.
- The 2021 Evoque carries zero NHTSA recalls across the model years covered by MotorCaliber, which is a genuinely clean regulatory record and signals no documented safety defect campaigns were issued.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year total zero, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the federal database - though this data is unverified and a low complaint count can also reflect low sales volume or underreporting.
- Because federal crash-test coverage is absent, shoppers focused on verified safety performance should check whether the Euro NCAP program, which often tests European-market Land Rover models, has published results for the L551 generation that could serve as a supplementary reference point.