Freelander 2 (LR2) Red Performance Restricted Warning

FL2OWN19 · Aug 31, 2019

Hi,
After 5 minutes driving our 2013 2.2 diesel FL2 (76k miles) red warning triangle is shown with "Restricted Performance" warning. This restricts acceleration. Two questions:
1. Is it OK to keep driving even with this warning?
2. What's the likely cause and cure?

Thanks for any guidance.

websun · Aug 31, 2019

Hi
I doubt it will clear by itself. General rule is to drive it to workshop not daily...

Arctic2 · Sep 1, 2019

Split in the actuator pipe, lower one, maybe, fuel filter when was that last changed it should be replaced every other service, did you actually notice any reduced performance despite what the car was trying you?
Could it be DPF related have you recently used any bad diesel what diesel do you use.

Hippo · Sep 6, 2019

If you switch off the engine then switch on again, does it work ok again until the fault occurs again or is the fault there permanent?

Darwin’sbeagle · Dec 3, 2019

Hi, I’m in the same situation. 63 plate FL2 TD4, 53K,came up with Restricted Performance warning. So I changed fuel filter and waited for RAC to come and bleed the fuel filter ( yes, it requires proper bleed to prevent air lock not just the BP apparatus thing). All good for 2 days and sign is back. Warning doesn’t stay all the time but appears now and then. Thinking of changing actuator pipe, but it’s one hell of a job and nervous to change it by myself. Any advice? Thanks.

FL2OWN19 · Dec 4, 2019

Darwin’sbeagle said:
Hi, I’m in the same situation. 63 plate FL2 TD4, 53K,came up with Restricted Performance warning. So I changed fuel filter and waited for RAC to come and bleed the fuel filter ( yes, it requires proper bleed to prevent air lock not just the BP apparatus thing). All good for 2 days and sign is back. Warning doesn’t stay all the time but appears now and then. Thinking of changing actuator pipe, but it’s one hell of a job and nervous to change it by myself. Any advice? Thanks.

Hi, My wife's FL2 TD4 had the same issue. I found the cause to be a split in the bottom hose of the intercooler to inlet manifold. Our LR approved service centre replaced this without having to dismantle the front bumper assembly. Labour was £130 + VAT, but had to buy the complete assembly (LR066429) at £119.97 + VAT. Apparently, it is usually the top hose that splits. So, either may be your problem. Hope this helps?

Darwin’sbeagle · Dec 4, 2019

FL2OWN19 said:
Hi, My wife's FL2 TD4 had the same issue. I found the cause to be a split in the bottom hose of the intercooler to inlet manifold. Our LR approved service centre replaced this without having to dismantle the front bumper assembly. Labour was £130 + VAT, but had to buy the complete assembly (LR066429) at £119.97 + VAT. Apparently, it is usually the top hose that splits. So, either may be your problem. Hope this helps?

Hi, many thanks for your info. Looks like a visit to dealer is inevitable now

I’ll book it for this weekend and will update you all. Thank you.

To Boldly Go · 2025-07-23T11:19:54+0100

Just wishing to add my Penny’s worth as I consider Restricted Performance Mode to be a death trap. While I fully understand the intentions of this, my car has had a completely random fault that no one has yet managed to diagnose. The only thing that isn’t random is how dangerous it is to suddenly loose power when exiting a junction, overtake or any other occasion when accelerating. It’s a disaster waiting to happen in my opinion and in my case, the car can drive perfectly for weeks and then it will kick in when it feels like doing so. As to causes - this could be down to absolutely anything, so a dedicated Land Rover specialist is essential to getting to the bottom of your particular problem. Everyone has a different experience pertaining to their particular car. I love my Freelander 2, but wouldn’t touch another one with a barge pole due to this so called safety feature …which is anything but.

Freddie17 · 2025-07-23T12:08:10+0100

To Boldly Go said:
Just wishing to add my Penny’s worth as I consider Restricted Performance Mode to be a death trap. While I fully understand the intentions of this, my car has had a completely random fault that no one has yet managed to diagnose. The only thing that isn’t random is how dangerous it is to suddenly loose power when exiting a junction, overtake or any other occasion when accelerating. It’s a disaster waiting to happen in my opinion and in my case, the car can drive perfectly for weeks and then it will kick in when it feels like doing so. As to causes - this could be down to absolutely anything, so a dedicated Land Rover specialist is essential to getting to the bottom of your particular problem. Everyone has a different experience pertaining to their particular car. I love my Freelander 2, but wouldn’t touch another one with a barge pole due to this so called safety feature …which is anything but.

When you say “it’s a disaster waiting to happen”, do you mean your FL going bang, or doing more damage? Because that’s what will happen if you keep ignoring it.

You’ll find most modern cars go into a limp-mode when a problem is detected, not just a FL2.
Maybe get the fault diagnosed and rectified instead?

Nodge68 · 2025-07-23T12:22:32+0100

To Boldly Go said:
Just wishing to add my Penny’s worth as I consider Restricted Performance Mode to be a death trap. While I fully understand the intentions of this, my car has had a completely random fault that no one has yet managed to diagnose. The only thing that isn’t random is how dangerous it is to suddenly loose power when exiting a junction, overtake or any other occasion when accelerating. It’s a disaster waiting to happen in my opinion and in my case, the car can drive perfectly for weeks and then it will kick in when it feels like doing so. As to causes - this could be down to absolutely anything, so a dedicated Land Rover specialist is essential to getting to the bottom of your particular problem. Everyone has a different experience pertaining to their particular car. I love my Freelander 2, but wouldn’t touch another one with a barge pole due to this so called safety feature …which is anything but.

All cars have a limited operation strategy, regardless of make. The Freelander 2 engine is from Peugeot anyway, so not really an LR issue. The LOS is there to prevent a total engine failure, so the vehicle can be driven to a repairer with care.
If yours has a random issue, then it needs fixing.

GrumpyGel · 2025-07-23T19:17:35+0100

To Boldly Go said:
Just wishing to add my Penny’s worth as I consider Restricted Performance Mode to be a death trap. While I fully understand the intentions of this, my car has had a completely random fault that no one has yet managed to diagnose. The only thing that isn’t random is how dangerous it is to suddenly loose power when exiting a junction, overtake or any other occasion when accelerating. It’s a disaster waiting to happen in my opinion and in my case, the car can drive perfectly for weeks and then it will kick in when it feels like doing so. As to causes - this could be down to absolutely anything, so a dedicated Land Rover specialist is essential to getting to the bottom of your particular problem. Everyone has a different experience pertaining to their particular car. I love my Freelander 2, but wouldn’t touch another one with a barge pole due to this so called safety feature …which is anything but.

If you think the car is dangerous, why haven't you had it fixed?

The car is even telling you there's a problem.

All you have to do is plug in a code reader and the car will tell you what the problem is. Then you can fix it.

Its a pretty simple process so that you, your passengers and other road users are not put in harms way.

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