Land Rover Range Rover Sport Complaints (2016)

77 consumer complaints on file.

#11710442January 12, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle while turning to the left or the right. In addition, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705777December 18, 2025
STEERING, SUSPENSION
My car is swerving and uncontrollable upon accelerating and feels very unstable when taking turns.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704681December 12, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle had lowered unexpectedly, and the vehicle drove unsteadily. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that an unknown part underneath the vehicle had fractured, and the failure was related to an open recall. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. In addition, the contact was informed by the dealer, that the part was not yet in production. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been undrivable for two months. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 103,381.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704513December 11, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle independently drifted into another lane, and the contact slightly lost control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact recently discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several dealers were made aware of the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703706December 8, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid system on my 2016 Range Rover Sport has a recurring defect that triggers the warning “Incorrect Diesel Exhaust Fluid Quality Detected” followed by a “No engine starts in XX miles” countdown. This defect has happened repeatedly over several years despite multiple repairs including injector replacement, injector housing replacement and eventually a complete DEF tank assembly replacement. The failure always returns. This defect disables the vehicle and creates a safety risk because the car will eventually refuse to start, which can leave the driver stranded without warning. The problem appeared again this month, and the vehicle displayed the countdown message even though only OEM DEF fluid was used. Land Rover’s own internal service bulletins describe this issue, but dealerships have been unable to permanently repair it. I was instructed by Land Rover corporate to bring the vehicle in for a goodwill review, but instead I was told I would need to pay for diagnostics, and corporate later stated they would not cover repairs at all. A respected independent garage reviewed my service records and told me the dealership should have performed a BlueDEF regeneration procedure. They also told me this is a known and continuous problem on these vehicles and that it will never go away without a redesigned system. This is a long-standing emissions-related defect that repeatedly renders the vehicle non-operational and forces owners into unsafe situations. There is no permanent fix available through the manufacturer or dealers. I am submitting this complaint because this defect is widespread on Land Rover diesel models and carries clear safety and reliability consequences.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702873December 3, 2025
STEERING, SUSPENSION, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Front Suspension Steering Knuckle Cracking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699094November 13, 2025
SUSPENSION
Please see attachment: Dear Mr. [XXX] , Mr. [XXX] , and Federal & State Officials, This email serves as formal legal notice, final demand, and a request for immediate investigation into Jaguar Land Rover North America’s ongoing failure to perform a federally mandated safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 25V-514, Manufacturer D019) affecting my 2016 Range Rover Sport (VIN ????????????). My authorized Connecticut dealer confirmed that the required parts for the recall are available; however, repairs cannot be scheduled or processed because of Jaguar Land Rover’s corporate system outage following the September 2025 cyber-incident. Jaguar Land Rover publicly acknowledged that it “proactively shut down systems” and that “parts logistics and digital operations were disrupted.” This means the recall failure is not due to part shortages or dealer error it stems directly from the manufacturer’s own IT breach. Because of this failure, my family including my three children continues to use a vehicle known to have a critical suspension defect capable of causing sudden loss of control. Allowing such vehicles to remain unrepaired for months due to internal corporate negligence represents reckless endangerment, breach of warranty, and violation of federal safety law. I am therefore requesting: 1. Immediate federal and state investigation into Jaguar Land Rover North America’s handling of Recall #25V-514 and the extent to which the September 2025 cyberincident has compromised safety-repair operations; 2. Immediate interim remedy, such as a courtesy or replacement vehicle of equal or greater value until the recall is completed; and 3. Written confirmation from Jaguar Land Rover within five (5) business days (by November 6, 2025) detailing the company’s plan to restore system functionality and perform all outstanding safety recalls. Please be advised that failure to act will result in escalation to: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for a formal enforcement review; U.S. DOT Office of Inspector General (OIG) for oversight o
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696736October 31, 2025
SUSPENSION
Unacceptable response by Land Rover to remedy a serious safety recall identified and communicated in late July/early August 2025 in a timely manner! Multiple and contradictory explanations and excuses for the lack of solution and mitigation by both the local dealership as well as the national Land Rover North America corporate representatives. Additional confusion and lack of response is related to similar but separate suspension knuckle recall identifiers: D019 vs N759. Further, the company is not offering any other consideration in the face of the delay other than don't drive or "drive at your own risk"!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696380October 29, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691935October 7, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact was informed by the insurance company, Progressive, that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The contact stated that the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691633October 6, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel was not aligned. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the sound could be heard while driving on a rough road surface. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688126September 18, 2025
SEAT BELTS, STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V219000 (Seat Belts) and 25V514000 (Steering); however, parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the suspension warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was unstable while driving. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687872September 17, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle vibrated underneath his feet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lower control arms had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change, the contact was informed that the steering knuckles had hairline fractures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682245August 21, 2025
AIR BAGS
The airbag light came on by itself.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677749August 1, 2025
ENGINE
On 4/13/2025 as my husband and I were exiting the Zoom Express Car Wash, vehicle accelerated as I shifted from neutral to drive. As shown in the footage, I was unable to brake and stop the vehicle. After attempting to brake several times, my husband shifted the gear shift from drive to neutral and the vehicle rolled to a complete stop. The impact of hitting two barriers, two curbs and ditch caused back injury. Germain Land Rover was unable to reproduce the malfunction due to the vehicle was inoperable. Germain Land Rover was unable to identify any failures. The vehicle's alarm engaged as we were going through the car wash. Please provide an email to forward the accident footage I received from Zoom Express Car Wash.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11667322June 17, 2025
SUSPENSION
Steering knuckle on the driver and passenger side of my vehicle are cracked. Defects have been confirmed by JaguarLandRover Vancouver in British Columbia. I called JLR in Lynnwood, WA and Bellevue, WA as well as JLR North America and have been told the fix has not yet been determined. The fix is to replace the broken parts, this isn't hard to figure out. Now I'm going to have to pay to get this fixed and cross my fingers I get properly reimbursed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659296May 6, 2025
STEERING
Right hand steering knuckle has developed a crack at the top where the upper ball joint is clamped.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658551May 2, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the front passenger side upper steering knuckle and front axle tube. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656499April 24, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:UREA INJECTION SYSTEM (DEF)
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "DEF Quality Error No Engine Restarts In 250 miles" displayed, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who flushed and refilled the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the injectors, updated the PCM, cleaned the filter, and flushed and refilled the DEF system. The failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who removed suds from the intake manifold, replaced the valve covers, and flushed and refilled the DEF system for the third time. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,735.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653496April 8, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the suspension upper knuckle joint was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to 24V840000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance, and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 72,476.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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