Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 497 owner complaints and 49 recalls on file for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2006–2026). The 2020 Range Rover Sport has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
497
Recalls
49
Model years
20
Worst year
2020

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Land Rover Range Rover Sport model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Land Rover Range Rover Sport years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — 45 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — 67 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Steering
  3. 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — 52 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Steering
  4. 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — 47 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Steering
  5. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — 48 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Body & Structure

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2008 (2 complaints).

Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Range Rover Sport10005—
2025 Range Rover Sport133024Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 Range Rover Sport171118Electrical System
2023 Range Rover Sport231007Electrical System
2022 Range Rover Sport140107Electrical System
2021 Range Rover Sport110008Electrical System
2020 Range Rover Sport454098Electrical System
2019 Range Rover Sport230107Engine
2018 Range Rover Sport230105Engine
2017 Range Rover Sport521016Steering
2016 Range Rover Sport6720211Steering
2015 Range Rover Sport470219Steering
2014 Range Rover Sport300008Body & Structure
2013 Range Rover Sport262111Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2012 Range Rover Sport230211Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 Range Rover Sport481012Body & Structure
2010 Range Rover Sport260002Body & Structure
2009 Range Rover Sport30000Wheels & Tires
2008 Range Rover Sport20000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 Range Rover Sport30000Airbags

Most common Land Rover Range Rover Sport problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    124 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    90 complaints
  • Electrical System
    88 complaints
  • Steering
    83 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    68 complaints
  • Suspension
    60 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    26 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    24 complaints
  • Brakes
    24 complaints
  • Airbags
    21 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Land Rover Range Rover Sport received by NHTSA each month.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls

  • Recall 26V613000Sep 24, 20261,073 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: A cracked subframe may have reduced structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. A crack may also diminish handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V607000Sep 23, 20261 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A deformed circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V599000Sep 17, 202623,677 vehiclesModel years 2019–2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V297000May 12, 202676 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 26V248000Apr 17, 2026170,169 vehiclesModel years 2019–2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V097000Feb 19, 2026178 vehiclesModel years 2023–2026

    Risk: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 26V005000Jan 9, 20268 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Incorrect weight information on the certification label could lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V705000Oct 16, 2025293 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A gear shift position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission gear position, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V514000Aug 8, 2025121,509 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V155000Mar 12, 20257,276 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An unlatched seat belt will not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V678000Sep 12, 2024180 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 24V450000Jun 17, 20242,013 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V380000May 31, 202420 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V364000May 23, 202422,268 vehiclesModel years 2018–2022

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 24V023000Jan 18, 202458,729 vehiclesModel years 2018–2022

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 23V871000Dec 21, 20234,347 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Exterior lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V872000Dec 21, 202329 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Reduced structural strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the fuel system may be damaged during a crash, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V324000May 4, 202312,587 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: In the event of a crash, unsecured objects from within the armrest compartment may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V251000Apr 6, 20235 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Taillights and brake lights that do not illuminate correctly can reduce vehicle visibility or cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V044000Feb 2, 20236,724 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V523000Jul 21, 20224,927 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 22V219000Apr 5, 202214,812 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V668000Aug 26, 202132,687 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V635000Aug 12, 2021111,746 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V117000Feb 25, 202126,805 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Land Rover models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology