Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system6
- Engine5
- Unknown or other2
- Power train2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Exterior lighting1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport failed the safety check 0.54% of the time — 43% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 26,365 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
7,129 new Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Italy (1,681), Germany (1,506), France (1,198).
- Average mass
- 2,496 kg
- Average CO₂
- 180 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 229 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 47% · Petrol/electric 39% · Petrol 14%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
1,209 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars first registered in Europe in 2021 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 9.8 l/100 km on the road against 8.7 in the WLTP test (+13%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 183 | 9.8 | 8.7 | +13% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1,026 | 10.4 | 3.5 | +198% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (221 kW, 296 hp), 5.0 petrol (423 kW, 567 hp) and 3.0 hybrid (294 kW, 394 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 221 kW 296 hp | 559 |
| 5.0 petrol | 423 kW 567 hp | 41 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 294 kW 394 hp | 24 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
663 first registered in 2021 are on Dutch roads; 51% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €109,980.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde92
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld52
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht49
- Band beschadigd27
- Mistlicht voor onjuist afgesteld20
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm20
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd13
- Band onvoldoende profiel7
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
7,804 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 274 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 166 of these cars first registered in 2021 took their annual MOT test. 92% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2021 the figure was 91%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Brakes | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Visibility | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.6% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
253 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports, 98% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 9.5–14.3 L/100 km (about 16–25 mpg US), CO₂ 256–336 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Sport Td6 Diesel · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 10.6 | 8.2 | 9.5 |
| Range Rover Sport P360/P400 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.7 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Range Rover Sport P525 Supercharged · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 14.0 | 10.6 | 12.5 |
| Range Rover Sport SVR · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.2 | 12.0 | 14.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
8 Transport Canada recalls for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
| 2026442 17 Sept 2026 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" w… |
| 2026196 17 Apr 2026 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" w… |
| 2024599 10 Oct 2024 | Engine Issue: This recall is for certain replacement engines. The oil filter housing may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the housing could crack and … |
| 2024289 23 May 2024 | Visual System Issue: On certain Ranger Rover Sport models, the recall repairs completed by a Land Rover dealer during recall N778 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-017) may… |
| 2024017 18 Jan 2024 | Visual System For Ranger Rover Sport models, this recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-289. Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rea… |
| 2023189 30 Mar 2023 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the water pump drive belt could become damaged and detach. As a result, the engine could overheat and cause the coolant elbow to r… |
| 2021533 26 Aug 2021 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not p… |
| 2020449 24 Sept 2020 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire inflation pressure label and tire placard list the wrong tire pressure for the front and rear tires. This could lead you … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 19-inch wheels. The tire inflation pressure label and the tire placard label state the incorrect tire pressures for the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 20-inch, 21-inch, or 22-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) recommended pressure has been set incorrectly in the instrument cluster. As a result, the TPMS warning light will not illuminate when tire pressure reaches 25% below the cold inflation pressure stated on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011523 | The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11011519 | Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Battery Offline |
| 11011035 | Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected |
| 11010385 | Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. |
| 11010377 | MILD HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (MHEV) BATTERY OFFLINE |
| 11010268 | Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative |
| 11010266 | Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their mobile device. |
| 11010197 | Oil filter housings installed on Ingenium I6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I6 3.0L Petrol engine variants, manufactured during a specific period, may crack causing a possible high pressure oil leak. |
| 11008664 | A concern has been identified where the 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offline state and no longer communicates or functions as intended. This can result in illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ,loss of start/stop functionality and no communication during diagnostic sessions. A software update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) is required. |
| 11008629 | A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11008625 | A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off. |
| 11007484 | Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Battery Offline |
| 11007417 | Front/Rear Door Latch Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected |
| 11007209 | Catalyst Over Temperature |
| 11007195 | RANGE ROVER SPORT SV CATALYST OVER TEMPERATURE |
| 11007193 | A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11007187 | HIGH VOLTAGE COOLANT HEATER (HVCH) INOPERATIVE-MALFUNCTION ( PHEV) |
| 11007185 | Electrical system fault on instrument cluster or noise from engine. |
| 11007181 | RANGE ROVER SPORT SV CATALYST OVER TEMPERATURE |
| 11007176 | concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11006136 | On certain 2020 to 2022 model year Range Rover, 2019 to 2022 model year Range Rover Sport, 2019 to 2020 model year RangeRover Evoque and 2020 model year Discovery Sport vehicles, the 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offlinestate and no longer communicates or functions as intended. This can result in illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ,loss of start/stop functionality and no communication during diagnostic sessions. |
| 11006124 | Improvements to SOTA (Software Over The Air) capability. |
| 11006104 | Certain vehicles are experiencing split/damaged accessory drive belts and worn/damaged accessory drive belt tensioners and pulleys, resulting in abnormal noises coming from the engine bay. |
| 11003829 | Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Battery Offline |
| 11001280 | Charging fault on instrument cluster after update. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation