Land Rover Range Rover Sport Complaints

645 consumer complaints on file.

#11761771September 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RELATED TO RECALL 26V248 ([XXX]) — VIN EXCLUDED DESPITE IDENTICAL DEFECT. INCIDENT 1 — [XXX] — [XXX] (~8,500 miles): Vehicle displayed "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" red warning and lost all motive power in active highway traffic. Unable to move vehicle. Called 911; emergency responders blocked lane. Infant and two senior citizens in vehicle; both seniors suffered minor heat stroke. Vehicle towed via Land Rover Roadside Assistance to Land Rover Seattle (Bellevue). Out of service 18 days. JLRNA Technical Assistance directed software-only repair (BCM, IPCB, BECM, RFA updates). Fault codes: P033-11 and B1651-92 (DC/DC converter internal operating mode failure). No physical converter replaced. INCIDENT 2 — [XXX] — [XXX] (~9,966 miles): Same failure recurred. Vehicle lost motive power in active traffic. Called 911 again. Towed via Land Rover Roadside Assistance to Howard Orloff Imports (authorized retailer), Chicago. JLRNA Tech Line confirmed via data logger: "DC TO DC CONVERTER FAILED INTERNALLY." Converter physically replaced (Part No. 433123464). Dealership RO notes: "customer states this has happened before in Seattle." 2026: "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning reappeared. Dealer unable to investigate as error was not active at time of visit. JLRNA has issued a final decision excluding this VIN from Recall D126 on the basis that the converter was previously replaced. However: (1) the first repair was a JLRNA T/A-directed software fix that failed; (2) JLRNA has not confirmed whether Part No. 433123464 is the revised spec referenced in the recall remedy; (3) the 2026 warning reappearance suggests the defect may not be resolved. Both repair orders are attached. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760895August 31, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
When using my parking assist feature for the first time the vehicle malfunctioned causing me to hit the car that I was trying to park in front of. The park assist took over when I engaged it but accelerated and hit the care without warning. I happened so quickly that I could not apply the brake until it was too late. There were 4 of us in the car at the time and were all shocked. Luckily no one was injured but it was definitely a possibility and there was damage to both vehicles. The police were called but did only did an information exchange form. I tried the feature the next day in an empty parking lot and again the back up speed was noted to be too fast. I took it to the dealer the following Monday and they said the computer showed no malfunction but they did agree that one of the sensors should have warned me and that the speed is set too high. They said that it is not something that they can adjust however and urged me to reach out to Land Rover’s customer service. Land Rover customer service told me to fill out this form. My insurance agent told me that this is their 3rd claim in a month with this issue. The dealer told me that they do not tell people that they have this parking assist feature because it is an issue. Why is not one addressing it then?!
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759903August 27, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle is subject to open recall N627 regarding the crankcase ventilation assembly. I brought the vehicle to my authorized dealer to have this recall performed. The dealer confirmed the recall applies to my vehicle but informed me that the required replacement part has been on backorder and unavailable for approximately 4 months. As a result, the recall repair has not been completed and my vehicle remains in an unrepaired, potentially unsafe condition. I am filing this complaint because the manufacturer has failed to make the remedy part available within a reasonable time, leaving an open safety recall unresolved for an extended period. I am requesting that NHTSA look into the delay in parts availability for this recall and press the manufacturer for a timely resolution. Dealer : [XXX] Auto Group- Land Rover South Dade Date first contacted with dealer : XXX VIN : [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758592August 21, 2026
SUSPENSION
Lower control arms failing, rubber gone creating uneven tire wear, driftng when driving and going over bumps. Less than 60k miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758627August 21, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving my vehicle on a California freeway and it stopped at traffic signal that was red. When the light turned green and my vehicle accelerated forward the vehicle system powered down in the middle of traffic. I had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic who identified two potential causes for my vehicle powering down and one of the items referenced was the recalled dc converter. I had the vehicle towed to my local Land Rover dealership and they confirmed that a faulty dc converter was the cause. Land Rover is asking for me to purchase a new dc converter at a cost of $3,000 that is currently under recall and they are unwilling to wave the cost of the repair leaving the vehicle inoperable. I asked the Land Rover dealership to give me a quote to purchase the inoperable vehicle from me and the offered a wholesale price acknowledging that they are unwilling to pay market value because of the recall with no remedy but when a remedy is found they might be willing to purchase at current market value. I suspect the dealerships motive is to purchase my car at a wholesale price, replace the recalled part with another recalled part and sell at a outsized profit will leaving me underwater with a lender.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757386August 17, 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted three times, and each time parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue; however, it could not provide an ETA for when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756976August 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle fails to shift from Reverse to Drive on occasion. It leads you to believe that the gear has changed, and then you depress the gas, and it continues in reverse. On on occasion it caused me to back into a wall approximately 6 inches away. The. Result was over $5,000 in damage, which has been repaired.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756712August 13, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Structural Support/Shielding on Fuel Tank rusted away due to a well-documented galvanic corrosion issue for 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The joining of uncoated disparate metal surfaces leads to a hyper-corrosion event of the shield, which can cause fuel tank to drop onto roadway during normal driving, potentially resulting in a catastrophic accident. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) North America continues to deny CRC goodwill claims for repair, replacement and/or reimbursement unless NHTSA is contacted first. Requesting NHTSA open an investigation into this safety issue, and further requesting JLR provide immediate TSB and extended warranty instructions to JLR Dealers on replacement of corroded fuel tank shields.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756499August 12, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There are exhaust fumes in the Cabin. This has been going on since May of 2026. Multiple different repairs have been made. I still smell exhaust fumes on my clothing after driving the vehicle with the windows up and the air conditioning on. I do not know if there are air quality safety issues including carbon monoxide coming into the vehicle when in it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755587August 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
Vehicle experienced a complete electrical failure while driving. The vehicle is a 2012 Range Rover Sport. At approximately 25 mph, the engine shut off, all exterior and interior lights went out, and the steering wheel locked in the straight‑ahead position. I temporarily lost control of the vehicle and was only able to stop safely because I was traveling at low speed. This incident created an immediate crash risk. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle but could not identify the cause, noting vehicle in Fail Safe - scan showed multiple lost communication codes. See the full report attached for more details. This appears to be a serious safety defect consistent with known electrical shutdown and steering lock issues reported in similar Land Rover models. I am filing this report to document the safety hazard and request investigation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755465August 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
'Hood Open' Warning on Dash: message on the instrument cluster, even when the hood is securely closed. Alarm Randomly Triggering: A faulty hood latch switch can also trick the vehicle's security system into thinking the hood is being opened, causing the alarm to go off unexpectedly, often in the middle of the night. Hood Wobbles or Flutters at Speed: If one or both latches are not fully engaged, airflow at highway speeds can cause the hood to lift and wobble. Hood Won't Latch on One or Both Sides:You may find the hood bounces back up after you try to close it. Went to Land Rover dealership in Norwood, Massachusetts. They’re saying service action is VIN SPECIFIC MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. Called manufacturer was told to reach out to NHTSA to update with my vehicle VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755318August 6, 2026
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Suspension Fault" was displayed. The vehicle started swaying, and hydraulic fluid was leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the hydraulic system had failed due to corroded hydraulic lines caused by the colder climates. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754706August 4, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Narrative I am submitting this complaint to report what I believe is a safety-related defect involving the power liftgate on my 2026 Range Rover Sport. Prior to the incident described below, the vehicle’s power liftgate had unexpectedly opened on two separate occasions after it had been closed. Although those earlier events did not result in damage, they caused concern because the liftgate opened without my intentionally activating it. On July 2, 2026, while exiting my parking space in my condominium garage, I closed the liftgate, entered the vehicle, and began driving forward. Without any intentional activation by me, the power liftgate suddenly opened while the vehicle was moving. The liftgate struck a low overhead pipe/obstruction in the garage, causing significant damage to the liftgate, rear tail lamp, and related components. At the time of the incident: * I was driving forward, not reversing. * I did not intentionally press the liftgate button, key fob, or use any gesture activation feature. * The second key fob was inside my residence and not in the vehicle. * The incident occurred in the morning, before my family departed for a trip to Washington, D.C. I reported the incident to the Land Rover dealership and Land Rover North America. An engineering review later concluded that the vehicle “may have been reversing” and referenced a timestamp that I believe is inconsistent with when the incident actually occurred. I have requested written explanations regarding these discrepancies, including the basis for the conclusion that the vehicle may have been reversing and whether the two previous unexpected liftgate opening events were considered during the investigation. To date, I have not received satisfactory written answers to those questions. My concern extends beyond the damage to my vehicle. A power liftgate opening unexpectedly while a vehicle is in motion presents a potential safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754217August 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
It’s been close to 60 days since I was notified of a major safety issue recall that they do not have a repair for. I am terrified to drive my car on certain roads and therefore trapped so to speak in my town. How much time do they have to figure out the fix? They are not offering loaner cars or rentals, which is unacceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753987July 31, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding the braking and electronic parking brake system on my 2023 Range Rover Sport. Whenever the vehicle is exposed to significant moisture—such as immediately following a standard car wash or after sitting parked outside in humid or rainy conditions for 1 to 2 days—the brakes severely lock and freeze in place overnight.When attempting to drive the vehicle the following morning, the brakes refuse to release. In order to get the vehicle to move in Reverse or Drive, I am forced to apply aggressive, heavy accelerator pressure to break the vehicle free. When the brakes finally snap open, it produces a violent clunking sound, and the vehicle suffers a sudden, uncontrollable surge of forward or backward momentum.This sudden vehicle surge creates an immediate crash and pedestrian safety hazard in tight driveways, garages, and parking lots. Forcing a heavy luxury SUV to experience high-engine RPMs just to disengage the parking brake is completely unacceptable and unsafe. The manufacturer dismisses this as "surface rust," but the level of mechanical binding and subsequent vehicle surge constitutes a dangerous design or component defect that requires a safety investigation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753896July 30, 2026
WHEELS
I am reporting a vehicle safety concern regarding a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport purchased from Carvana on February 27, 2026. The vehicle was delivered with 19-inch wheels. I subsequently obtained an official parts quote from Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead — Land Rover's authorized Atlanta dealership — confirming the correct OEM wheel for this vehicle is a 21-inch alloy (part number LR072160) with 275/45 R21 tires. The vehicle was sold to me with a two-inch deviation from OEM wheel specification without disclosure. The safety consequences are documented. One tire failed within 48 hours of my taking possession. The remaining tires displayed visible sidewall ring damage indicating prior repeated flat incidents — conditions that should have been caught in any legitimate pre-sale inspection. Non-OEM wheel specifications on a performance variant vehicle alter load ratings, handling characteristics, and brake caliper clearance tolerances in ways not apparent to a consumer. I am requesting NHTSA document this safety concern and evaluate whether Carvana's inspection practices related to wheel and tire specifications represent a systemic pattern affecting other consumers nationally.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753236July 28, 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753250July 28, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and low coolant warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the road. Upon further inspection, the contact became aware of a coolant leak under the vehicle. The coolant reservoir was refilled, and there was white smoke coming from under the hood. A local independent mechanic arrived on scene and scanned the vehicle with an OBD2 scanner, but a diagnostic fault code was not provided. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign: 23V221000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751953July 21, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The panoramic sunroof is cracked in several places impacting only the front half of the sunroof. There is not indication of a point of impact that would have caused the cracks. The vehicle is garage kept and has been driven minimally this summer. The were noticed on Saturday, July 18th when I opened the retractable interior roof. My safety is at risk because of the potential for the glass to fall from the roof while I'm driving. The panoramic sunroof has not been inspected by any one other than myself and my husband. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There is no warning or indication that the panoramic sunroof is cracked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751560July 20, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Dear Land Rover Customer Care Team, I am writing to formally log a complaint regarding my 2023 Range Rover Sport (VIN: [XXX] and the unsatisfactory service experience I received at the Land Rover Alexandria dealership. My vehicle currently has only 16,000 miles on the odometer. Recently, the "Brake Pad Worn" warning light appeared on the dashboard. Upon bringing the vehicle to Land Rover Alexandria for inspection, the dealership advised that both the brake pads and brake rotors require a complete replacement, refusing to cover the service under warranty or offer any Goodwill assistance. Requiring a complete brake pad and rotor replacement at just 16,000 miles on a premium, luxury SUV is entirely unacceptable and well below reasonable manufacturing and safety expectations. A failure/wear of both pads and rotors at this extremely low mileage strongly points to one of the following underlying issues: A manufacturing/part defect in the brake friction material or rotors. An electronic or mechanical system issue (such as sticking calipers, torque vectoring drag, or electronic parking brake binding) causing excessive, premature dragging and wear. When I requested that this issue be evaluated under warranty or submitted for Manufacturer Goodwill support, Land Rover Alexandria flatly refused and insisted that I pay out-of-pocket for a full pad and rotor replacement. As a Land Rover owner, I expect the vehicle’s components to meet premium quality and safety standards. Replacing rotors and pads at 16,000 miles is not standard "wear and tear"—it indicates a defect or system malfunction. I am requesting the following resolutions: A formal review of this case by JLR Corporate. Full or partial coverage (Goodwill assistance / Warranty claim) for the replacement of the brake pads and rotors. A thorough technical inspection by JLR to confirm there is no underlying mechanical or electronic defect causing premature brake drag on this vehicle. I request a prompt response INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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