Land Rover/Jaguar 2.2 diésel (TD4, SD4, eD4)Particulate filter (DPF/FAP)
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogged by urban use on the 2.2 TD4 / SD4
Why this rating?
Medium severity: It can leave you stranded or get worse if ignored, without destroying the engine.
Frequency occasional: Two sources identify it as a weak point linked to urban use, but with no failure statistics; the fiches-auto Evoque SD4 does not list it among its most-mentioned faults. We rate it as occasional.[1][2][3]
Symptoms
- Loss of power and higher fuel consumption with a saturated filter.[1]Less power: other faults that cause it · Monitor
- Engine fault warning light on.[1]Engine warning light: other faults that cause it · Garage soon
Why it happens
In exclusively urban use the filter does not reach regeneration temperature. Totalrenting recommends journeys of more than 30 minutes at over 2,000 rpm once a week.[2]
Araclo adds that a faulty thermostat, which prevents the engine reaching normal temperature, makes regeneration worse.[1]
If it is not repaired: Loss of power, high consumption and a warning light on; replacing the filter is expensive.[1][2]
Affected cars and years
Cited for the Freelander 2 TD4 and the Evoque 2.2 TD4; it depends on the type of use more than on the version.[1][2]
| Version | Years | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 TD4 / eD4 150-160 hp | 2006–2015 | DW12 |
| 2.2 SD4 190-200 hp | 2006–2015 | DW12 |
Models fitted with the affected versions
Jaguar
- Jaguar XF I2011–2015
Land Rover
- Land Rover Freelander 22006–2014
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I2011–2015
- Land Rover Discovery Sport2014–2015
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Forced regeneration, cleaning or replacement of the filter.[2]
Totalrenting cites €150-300 for a forced regeneration and €1,200-2,000 for DPF replacement, without specifying the type of workshop; that is why we do not use them as a range.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Find out how the car was previously used: lots of short journeys increases the risk.[2]
- Check that no warning lights are on and no warnings are stored.
Parts for this fault
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How to prevent it
- Make a long run on the open road every week so the filter regenerates.[2]
Recalls, campaigns and claims
As of 5 October 2026, we have no record of recalls, campaigns or extended manufacturer warranties for this fault. Check with an official dealer using the chassis (VIN) number: they will tell you whether the car has any outstanding campaign.
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
How often should I make a long journey to protect the DPF?
Totalrenting recommends once a week, for more than 30 minutes and above 2,000 rpm, on a Freelander 2 TD4.[2]
What can you do now?
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Other 2.2 TD4 / SD4 faults
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlCoolant leak from the EGR valve coolerThe 2.2 diesel's EGR cooler can crack from vibration and lose coolant; Haynes documents it on the Freelander 2 and the owner of an Evoque SD4 suffered it at 150,000 km. The low coolant level message gives the warning.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareTimingTiming belt failure and water pump failureThe 2.2 is an interference engine: if the timing belt breaks, serious damage is likely. The water pump is driven by the belt, so they are replaced together. Totalrenting sets the change at 125,000 km or 10 years.
More faults with the particulate filter on other engines and cars
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentOM651EGR and particulate filter clogging, and emissions software updatesThe particulate filter and EGR clog up with short journeys, as on any diesel with these systems. In addition, Germany's KBA required software updates on several models with this engine between 2018 and 2021 because of a function that reduced EGR outside a temperature range.Repair (garage): €800–€2,500
- High severityFrequency: Common1.3 MultijetIncomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilutionIn heavy urban use, with short journeys that do not let the particulate filter regeneration finish, unburnt diesel passes into the sump and dilutes the oil; the level can rise on the dipstick and the oil loses its ability to lubricate. Repeated many times, it speeds up engine wear.
- High severityFrequency: Common2.0 HDiDPF clogging on additive-type systems (Eolys/cerine)The additive-type diesel particulate filter (DPF) of the 2.0 HDi clogs relatively easily on short journeys, especially on the 107/110 and 136-140 hp versions. The anti-pollution warning light comes on and, if ignored, the car loses power and may end up needing a new DPF.
- High severityFrequency: Common1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IISaturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerationsIn urban use with short journeys, the particulate filter does not manage to complete its regeneration and becomes saturated; garages recommend a weekly motorway run to avoid it. The filter itself is among the weak points flagged in the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II after a certain mileage.
- High severityFrequency: Common2.0 Ingenium diéselFuel dilution of the oil linked to particulate filter regenerationsYes: on short trips and in urban use, the Ingenium diesel's particulate filter does not always complete regeneration, and some of the diesel injected to burn off the soot ends up mixing with the engine oil, which reduces its ability to lubricate.
- High severityFrequency: CommonMZR-CDOil dilution from leaking injector seals and DPF regenerationsOn the 2.0 and 2.2 MZR-CD, injector seals that age badly and incomplete particulate filter regenerations on short journeys can let unburnt diesel into the sump, diluting the oil and leaving the engine with less lubrication.
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Sources
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- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4: problemas crónicos y puntos débilesAraclo · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in another language
- Problemas Land Rover Freelander 2Totalrenting · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
- Test / Avis Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2 SD4 190 ch (2011-2018)Fiches-auto · Owners' forum · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French