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2012 Land Rover LR4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 LR4.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Land Rover LR4 is a full-size SUV equipped with an automatic six-speed transmission and requiring 8.5 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil, returning EPA fuel economy of 13 city, 17 highway, and 14 combined mpg. This model year logged 24 total owner complaints, with the fuel system—specifically gasoline-related issues—being the most frequently cited problem area, alongside two official recalls. For researchers, the 2012 LR4 thus represents a year with a moderate complaint volume concentrated in a single system, suggesting that while the vehicle’s overall reliability is not catastrophic, the fuel system warrants particular scrutiny when evaluating this model.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy13/17/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR011298 alt LR011279
Engine air filter	LR011593
Fuel filter	LR043420
Spark plug	LR032080
Battery	LR180618
Front wiper blades	LR154776
Serpentine belt	LR012663 alt LR190101
Thermostat	LR032135
Cabin air filter	LR023977 alt JKR500010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	78.3 in
Wheelbase	113.8 in
Curb weight	5853 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	13 / 17 / 14 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium 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.

6.5–6.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2010 HSE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2011	HSE 5.0L V8	6.60 sec	15.10 sec	375 hp	AWD
2010	HSE 5.0L V8	6.50 sec	15.00 sec	375 hp	AWD
2010	HSE 5.0L V8	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	375 hp	AWD
2015	HSE 3.0L Supercharger V6	6.70 sec	15.20 sec	340 hp	AWD

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 lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 17.7 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. 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 Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	8.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	16.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	16.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	6.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	169 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	311 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature	190-194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	91.3 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	202 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.063 in / 0.708 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180

148 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 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.

1	Bolts 1-10	15 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1-10	25.8 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-10	120 degrees
4	Top larger recessed bolts	18 ft. lbs
5	Two lower bolts below recessed bolts	9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi.

Every 15,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive 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 provided federal year-by-year record covers 2010 and 2011, showing complaints rising from 15 to 22 while recalls and investigations held steady at one each and TSBs declined from 338 to 276. For 2012, federal data identifies fuel and engine systems as the dominant complaint categories, accompanied by two crash complaints and zero fire complaints. Because the year-by-year arc does not include total complaints, recalls, or investigations for 2012, the target year sits at the open end of a prior upward complaint trend, implying continued but unquantified propulsion-system reporting. The data does not specify a root cause for the fuel and engine complaints, so these should be treated as general risk areas requiring independent diagnosis. Consequently, 2012 is a conditionally acceptable purchase only after thorough pre-purchase inspection of the fuel and engine systems.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

296

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline6

Fuel/Propulsion System5

Engine3

Fuel System, Gasoline,Structure,Engine1

Unknown Or Other1

Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Power Train1

Steering,Suspension1

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 296 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SFCC_MAR2022_18	2022-03-17	Power Train	PARTIAL EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM 12-14MY
NAS22.02.002	2022-03-04	Engine	ENGINE TIMING CHAIN/TENSIONER PARTIAL EXTENDED WARRANTY -USA
LTB00552NAS3	2021-01-25	Equipment	RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
LTB00766NAS5	2020-12-04	Equipment	Damage/marking may be evident on the surface of the Instrument Cluster (IPC) lens.
LTB00660NAS3	2020-10-05	Structure	The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.

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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VIN

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 8.5 qt Engine oil filter LR011298 Engine air filter LR011593 Fuel filter LR043420 Spark plug LR032080

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2012 LR4 take?

8.5 qt of 5W-20 MEETING LAND ROVER SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C925A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2012 LR4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LR4 get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined mpg.