2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about body & structure. There are 2 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
26
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
120,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Body & Structure is the most-reported problem area, named in 13 of 26 complaints (50%).
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (9) and airbags (2) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 120,000 mi.
  • The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 2 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 14th of 20 Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems by category

  • Body & Structure
    13 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    9 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    4 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Structure:body9
Fuel system, gasoline5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Unknown or other3
Structure3
Air bags2
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1
Power train1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k460k–100k7100k–150k3150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints that list mileage.

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (2)

  • Recall 21V635000Aug 12, 2021111,746 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:MOUNTING PLATE/FLANGE

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.

  • Recall 20V623000Oct 8, 202021,834 vehicles
    STRUCTURE:BODY

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The upper cover on the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.

    Risk: If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler assembly. If the spoiler has not delaminated, a new adhesive will be applied to fully secure the upper spoiler cover. If the outer surface of the rear spoiler has detached, been lost or damaged, a new spoiler will be installed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. Final Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N499.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • PE20018Opened Nov 5, 2020Closed Mar 24, 2022led to recall 21V635000

    Fuel Tank Outlet Flange Leak

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20-018 on November 5th, 2020, to investigate fuel leak allegations in vehicles equipped with fuel tank outlet flange Part Number AH229039AB. ODI based the investigation on six consumer complaints it had received and, using information gathered from RQ19-004, five field reports and 200 warranty claims in the subject vehicles. At the closing date of PE20-018, the number of related complaints received by ODI has risen to fifteen. In response to an ODI Information Request (IR) letter, Land Rover identified: 57 additional warranty claims (257 total…

  • PE20007Opened May 7, 2020Closed Oct 30, 2020led to recall 20V623000

    Spoiler Cover Detachment

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaints received from the public and complaint data submitted by Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLR) in response to the Information Request (IR) letter for PE20-007. ODI identified a total of 132 non-duplicative reports alleging incidents in which the spoiler cover detached from the certain Range Rover vehicles while in motion, including 3 resulting in broken windshields, 6 involving detached spoilers striking trailing vehicles with damage unknown, and 4 in which the subject vehicle driver observed trailing traffic swerve to avoid the det…

Recent 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed May 1, 2026OHBody & Structure
    Vehicle: 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Issue: A safety recall repair previously performed on my vehicle has failed, recreating the original safety hazard the recall was intended to fix. Details: My vehicle was subject to a recall involving [rear spoiler detachment risk]. The recall repair was “performed “ without proof by Land Rover of Cincinnati in Aug 2023. As of April 2025, the same issue has reoccurred. Specifically: The spoiler detached while driving on…
    NHTSA complaint #11735139 · source
  2. Filed Apr 20, 2026MDBody & Structure
    Previous recall repair on rear spoiler falling off did not work and it is falling off again. Dealer and manufacturer will not re-repair the manufacturers defect nor their work, leaving the hazard unaddressed. Sees below. NHTSA, Please be advised that Jaguar Land Rover North America is not adhering to the required National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s official recall, 21V635000, where the rear spoiler falls off due to a manufacturers design defect and potentially…
    NHTSA complaint #11732343 · source
  3. Filed Jan 15, 2024FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    I have tried making multiple appointments at the dealership in mobile alabama to get this recall taken care of after 2 attempts I took it to the Nashville dealership. The first attempt in mobile I called before driving over an hour away to the appointment and they didn't have the appointment on there schedule when I had scheduled over a month in advance and the second time I called and they did not having parts in stock even though I made an appointment. I took it to…
    NHTSA complaint #11565621 · source
  4. Filed Aug 10, 2023200,000 miSCBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear windshield wiper. The contact became aware that the wiper arm was hitting a part of the spoiler that had started to detach. The contact stated that she pulled off the road and observed that the upper cover of the rear spoiler had detached and was hanging down over the rear windshield. The contact stated that the panel…
    NHTSA complaint #11537690 · source
  5. Filed Oct 20, 2022120,000 miPATowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that upon standing next to the vehicle in the driveway, he smelled an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that he could also smell the gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not…
    NHTSA complaint #11490202 · source
  6. Filed Sep 5, 2022TXTransmission & Drivetrain
    While driving vehicle suddenly started to rub or grind. I proceeded to get off highway and was left stranded! Luckily this failure happened at a point of highway where I could exit! I believe a faulty transmission input shaft is the reason for the broken vehicle.
    NHTSA complaint #11482947 · source
  7. Filed May 27, 2022157,000 miFLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was…
    NHTSA complaint #11466421 · source
  8. Filed Mar 10, 202280,000 miFLBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure caused the backup camera to become inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and took pictures of the vehicle, then forwarded them to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that the manufacturer declined a second repair. The vehicle was…
    NHTSA complaint #11455997 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology