NHTSA Service Bulletin 10203428: 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Official manufacturer communication context for 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
A design issue has been identified oin 2012-2013 model year Range Rover Evoque vehicles within the listed VIN range. In wet driving conditions, following a rapid increase in speed after steady state driving modes, condensate from the charge air cooler can build up inside the air induction system which can be drawn in to one of the cylinders causing the engine management system to sense a misfire. The engine fis programmed to react to this misfire by initiating a restricted performance mode to protect the exhaust catalyst, which means that the driver noticeably experiences reduced power to accederate until the next ignition cycle. Furthermore, the Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp may jilluminate and an engine warning message will display in the instrument cluster message center. New engine control module software has been developed which introduces an alternative restricted performance mode where engine perfornance, under certain conditions such as those triggered by the water inngestion described above, will lessen the degree of restricted performance employed. It is highly likely that the condition will clear when the ignition is cycled.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
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Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
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- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10203428?
A design issue has been identified oin 2012-2013 model year Range Rover Evoque vehicles within the listed VIN range. In wet driving conditions, following a rapid increase in speed after steady state driving modes, condensate from the charge air cooler can build up inside the air induction system which can be drawn in to one of the cylinders causing the engine management system to sense a misfire. The engine fis.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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