Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems & Known Issues

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 vehicle may restart after cooling down.

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 amended filing lists 2,552 US Sport vehicles and also traces affected replacement engines to their receiving vehicles, so eligibility depends on the VIN, not just the model year.

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 and causing a diesel smell. If regeneration fails repeatedly, the DPF becomes permanently blocked.

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 the supply voltage to some cluster circuits becomes unstable at higher temperatures. The cluster's software sees this as a fault and resets the display. The campaign covered 23,554 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.

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 48V charging concerns. The primary evidence does not extend that recall population to 2025 or make the 48V battery, BECM and converter interchangeable causes.

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 recall covers only certain 2024 models.

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 (14,812 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles) replaces the earlier inspection recall 19V350 and requires inspection of the driver's belt assembly and replacement as necessary.

Certain 2014–2017 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 reports in an investigated population of 91,856 vehicles. Recall 25V514 supersedes 24V840 and has a different, supplier-defined population; investigation scope is not recall eligibility.

The Range Rover Sport rides on air springs. An electric compressor fills them, and valve blocks hold or release the air at each corner. Land Rover has issued bulletins for two compressor faults on this model. First-generation (L320) trucks, 2006-2013 in the US: Technical Bulletin LTB00420NAS3 says the air-suspension warning lamp may come on, the suspension may not raise the vehicle, and DTC C1A20-64 may be stored. The bulletin says this may be caused by a faulty compressor. These trucks were fitted with either a Hitachi compressor or an old-design AMK compressor, and the bulletin gives a different procedure depending on which one is fitted. Second-generation (L494) 2014-2015 trucks in certain VIN ranges: Service Action Q590 ("Air Suspension Compressor Blocked") covers a blocked compressor. An amber warning means the vehicle drives normally but will not lower, and the cluster shows "Suspension fault". A red warning means the vehicle sits above normal ride height, will not lower, and the cluster shows "Do not exceed 30 MPH". Land Rover expected most affected vehicles to need only a new compressor exhaust silencer and a chassis control module reconfiguration, and about one in five to need a new compressor. Owners also report that a compressor can burn out early when it has to keep refilling a leak, such as a leaking air spring or a valve block that leaks internally. In one documented 2006 L320 case, a replacement compressor and new front and middle valve blocks did not stop the compressor cycling. The cause turned out to be a used rear valve block that was leaking internally and letting air into the rear strut without a command from the module.

The Magna Steyr 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 skip, damaging the internal gears and requiring a complete transfer case rebuild.

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 gears and bearings can be damaged.

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. Clutch pressure then drops and the transmission shifts into NEUTRAL, causing unexpected loss of drive, possibly at speed. JLR states that transmission-failure warnings appear in the instrument cluster at the onset of failure. This is a manufacturing defect limited to the 2024 PHEV hybrid transmission. It is separate from the valve body/mechatronic complaints on the older ZF 8HP70.

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. The transmission adapts by increasing line pressure, which accelerates wear on the clutch packs.

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 management then uses that false level to predict range. After about 17 miles it shuts the engine off to protect the high-pressure fuel pump. After an ignition cycle the engine runs for only about 1 minute before cutting out again. Losing the engine also means losing brake vacuum assist.

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 2014-2016 Range Rover Sports built February 18, 2013 to March 5, 2015. The problem came back, leading to 19V392 (N335; 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport, about 65,000 US vehicles previously recalled under 15V385). Then came 20V387 (N476), because some 19V392 repairs may not have been completed properly.

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 onto the turbocharger heat shield, which can start an engine-bay fire. The recall covers 2019-2022 MY Range Rover Sport PHEV built Jun 16, 2018 to May 11, 2021 (1,256 US vehicles), up to when a redesigned elbow went into production.

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 also disable surround-view cameras, parking graphics, Bluetooth, and HVAC controls until the system reboots. The issue is widely discussed on owner forums and reflected in complaints involving software instability on the new-generation infotainment platform.

JLR service 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.