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According to Au7o's analysis of 6,420+ owner reports, the 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 19 documented known issues, with 13 rated critical. The most serious are Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure ($1,500-$4,500 repair), Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling ($200-$500 repair), Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure, Rearview Camera / 360-Degree Surround View Failure and Delayed Image Display, 48V Mild-Hybrid Battery / DC-DC Converter Fault Causing No-Start, Warning Messages, and Limp Mode, 2024 PHEV Hybrid Transmission Out-of-Spec Clutch Plates Overheat and Drop the Vehicle into Neutral (Recall 24V380) ($0-$0 repair), Diesel Fuel Gauge Reads Falsely Low, Then Engine Cuts Out (Recall 18V337) ($0-$0 repair), Driver Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor Fails to Lock (Recalls 19V350 / 22V219) ($0-$0 repair), Front Steering Knuckle Upper Clevis Cracking Allowing Upper Control Arm Detachment (Recall 25V514) ($0-$0 repair), Keyless Vehicle (KV) Door Latch Fails to Latch, Door Can Open While Driving (Recalls 15V385 / 19V392 / 20V387) ($0-$0 repair), P400e 2.0 PHEV Water Pump Belt Failure Overheats Engine and Ruptures Plastic Coolant Elbow onto Turbo (Recall 23V221) ($0-$0 repair), TFT Virtual Instrument Cluster Goes Blank While Driving (Recall 17V679) ($0-$0 repair) and Ingenium 3.0 I6 (AJ20-P6) Cam Carrier Oil Gallery Not Drilled, Causing External Oil Leak and Oil in Intake (Recall 23V044) ($0-$0 repair). The most commonly reported issue is ZF 8HP70 Transmission Valve Body and Mechatronic Issues with 1,700 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $200 to $5,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with incorrect rear taillights that do not illuminate correctly. In addition, the brake lights may not illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover and 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The second-row seat armrest storage compartment latch may fail, allowing the objects from within to be unsecured in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. Moisture may accumulate in the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, which can cause the right-side exterior vehicle lights, including the brake, outer marker, reversing, and turn indicator lights to fail to illuminate.
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 6,420+ owner reports, the 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 19 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure, Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling, Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure. Of these, 13 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 19 known issues documented across 6,420+ owner reports. 13 issues are rated critical: Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure and Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling and Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure and Rearview Camera / 360-Degree Surround View Failure and Delayed Image Display and 48V Mild-Hybrid Battery / DC-DC Converter Fault Causing No-Start, Warning Messages, and Limp Mode and 2024 PHEV Hybrid Transmission Out-of-Spec Clutch Plates Overheat and Drop the Vehicle into Neutral (Recall 24V380) and Diesel Fuel Gauge Reads Falsely Low, Then Engine Cuts Out (Recall 18V337) and Driver Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor Fails to Lock (Recalls 19V350 / 22V219) and Front Steering Knuckle Upper Clevis Cracking Allowing Upper Control Arm Detachment (Recall 25V514) and Keyless Vehicle (KV) Door Latch Fails to Latch, Door Can Open While Driving (Recalls 15V385 / 19V392 / 20V387) and P400e 2.0 PHEV Water Pump Belt Failure Overheats Engine and Ruptures Plastic Coolant Elbow onto Turbo (Recall 23V221) and TFT Virtual Instrument Cluster Goes Blank While Driving (Recall 17V679) and Ingenium 3.0 I6 (AJ20-P6) Cam Carrier Oil Gallery Not Drilled, Causing External Oil Leak and Oil in Intake (Recall 23V044). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Land Rover Range Rover Sport issues range from $0 to $5,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure, typically costs $1,500-$4,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 19 documented issues documented across 6,420+ owner reports.
The BorgWarner transfer case on the L320 Range Rover Sport suffers from actuator motor failures that prevent the vehicle from shifting between high and low range. The transfer case chain also stretches over time, causing a whining or grinding noise. In severe cases, the chain can… Repairs typically run $1,500-$4,500. Severity: high.
The crankshaft position sensor on the L320 Range Rover Sport is prone to intermittent failure, especially in hot weather. The sensor loses signal as it heats up, causing random stalling at idle or while driving. The failure is often intermittent, making diagnosis difficult as the… Repairs typically run $200-$500. Severity: high.
JLR communications document multiple air-suspension conditions across L320 and L494 Range Rover Sport vehicles, including compressor delivery or exhaust-valve faults, compressor campaigns and valve-block diagnostics. They do not support the frozen blanket claim that air-spring le… Severity: high.
NHTSA recall 24V678 covers certain 2024 Range Rover Sport vehicles whose Near Field Sensing Module may overheat and suppress 3D surround-camera images, including the rearview image. The retrieved primary record does not establish the same cause for every 2023 or 2025 vehicle, or… Severity: high.
NHTSA recall 26V248 identifies an internal DC-DC-converter boost-control microchip fault on certain 2019-2024 Range Rover Sport MHEVs that can stop 12V charging and lead to loss of drive power and exterior lighting. JLR communications also document 2023-2024 DC-DC warnings and 48… Severity: high.
On certain 2024 MY L461 Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrids (P440e / P550e), clutch plates inside the hybrid automatic transmission were made out of specification. They overheat and break down, and the debris contaminates the transmission fluid and blocks the hydraulic circuit. Clu… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On some early 2017 MY diesel Range Rover Sport (built Aug 30, 2016 to Jan 20, 2017), misconfigured body control module microcontrollers send the wrong fuel level when the module wakes from sleep. The gauge and low-fuel warning show an almost empty tank when it is not. The engine… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On some 2016-2017 Range Rover Sport, the driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor (ELR) may not lock as intended. During hard braking before a crash the belt may not lock, increasing the risk of injury, and the vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS 209 and 208. Recall 22V219 (… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Certain 2014 and 2015–2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles have at-risk front suspension knuckles that can crack at the upper joint. Detachment of the upper suspension arm can impair control, especially during extreme avoidance maneuvers. NHTSA opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025 after 12… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The Keyless Vehicle (KV) door latch on early L494 Range Rover Sport doors can leave a door looking shut while it is not actually latched. An unlatched door can open while the vehicle is moving. JLR first issued a keyless-entry software update under 15V385 (P068), covering 2014-20… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On the 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder petrol PHEV engine in the Range Rover Sport P400e, the water pump pulley drive belt can be damaged and come off or break apart. With no coolant flow, the engine overheats fast and the engine-mounted plastic coolant elbow ruptures. Coolant sprays on… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On 2017 MY Range Rover Sport with the TFT virtual instrument cluster (built Sept 1, 2016 to Aug 18, 2017), the cluster can go completely blank while driving and then reset and come back. Speed and warning lights are lost in the meantime. JLR and the supplier, Visteon, found that… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Recall 23V044 / N763 includes certain 2019–2023 Range Rover Sport vehicles with the 3.0-litre AJ20-P6 petrol engine. An incompletely drilled cam-carrier oil gallery can cause external oil leakage or increased oil entry into the intake; external leakage can create fire risk. The a… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission used in the L494 Range Rover Sport develops valve body and mechatronic unit faults. Symptoms include harsh shifts, delayed engagement, and occasional limp mode. The solenoids in the valve body wear and cause improper fluid routing. Repairs typically run $2,000-$5,000. Severity: medium.
The diesel Range Rover Sport suffers from DPF clogging when used predominantly for short trips. The DPF regeneration cycle requires sustained exhaust temperatures that are not achieved in city driving. The vehicle may attempt regeneration frequently, increasing fuel consumption a… Repairs typically run $200-$3,500. Severity: medium.
The rear differential on the Range Rover Sport is prone to developing oil leaks from the pinion seal. The seal deteriorates from heat cycling and driveshaft vibration, allowing gear oil to seep out and coat the rear axle housing. If the fluid level drops too low, the differential… Repairs typically run $400-$1,200. Severity: medium.
Owners of the redesigned Range Rover Sport have reported water leaks into the cargo area and rear body sections, often after rain or washing. The leak path is commonly suspected around tailgate seals, rear lamp/body interfaces, roof or upper tailgate trim areas, and can lead to d… Repairs typically run $200-$2,500. Severity: medium.
JLR communications for specified 2014-2020 Range Rover Sport vehicles document a Park Brake Needs Calibration warning, temporary failure to release, EPB warnings and actuator-stuck DTCs C2005-71, C2006-71, C2007-72 and C2008-72. They do not establish road salt, connector corrosio… Severity: medium.
Owners of 2023-2025 Range Rover Sport models frequently report the curved Pivi Pro center display freezing, rebooting, going black, or losing audio/navigation/climate control responsiveness. Because many vehicle functions are integrated into the touchscreen, these failures can al… Repairs typically run $0-$2,200. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
