2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems & Issues

On the 2014-2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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.

On the 2005-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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.

On the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L TDV6 diesel, 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.

On the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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.

On the 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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.

On the 2014-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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 the 2014-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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 the 2005-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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 the 2014-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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.