2011 Land Rover Range Rover problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-08 · campaign 18V015000 · 8,480 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2010-2012 Land Rover Range
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P084.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-27 · campaign 16V374000 · 34,738 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rov
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P081.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2015-01-27 · campaign 15V039000 · 74,648 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
Risk: If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054.
Service bulletins (216)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-10 · SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Other
smart key deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
Engine 2025-04-28 · SSM76317ATT - 28APR25 · Other
engine will crank, no start when at operating temperature
Engine 2025-04-28 · SSM76317 - 28APR25 · Other
engine will crank, no start when at operating temperature
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Showing the 6 most recent of 216 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i purchased this vehicle on [xxx] the vehicle was delivered to me on january 15th. this incident occurred [xxx]. the engine system failed and is available for inspection. the engine failed and began smoking profusely which inhabited my ability to see as well as other drivers within distance, which put all drivers and passengers at risk. the problem…”
2019-11-17 · Engine · 89,956 mi“this issue occurred immediately after land rover replace the recalled airbags with a complimentary oil change. my mechanic says the timing chain guides wear pre maturely causing knock in motor which could lead to catastrophic failure. there is an updated timing chain , however this job is 2-4k dollars to complete. the engine had an odd knocking s…”
2019-06-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,687 mi“the car was leaking gasoline. like another complaint on this site and others on the internet, a plastic flange on the fuel pump cracks. the dealership has no idea of this known problem. i believe this should be a recall item because leaking fuel is unsafe and can cause a catastrophic fire, explosion and loss of life.…”
2019-06-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 115 mi“when i'm driving on the parkway the vehicle accelerates on it's own to 100mph+ then it cuts off.…”
2019-02-26 · Service Brakes · 88,936 mi“2011 land rover range. consumer writes in regards to knocking noise coming from engine. *ld the consumer stated the brakes were bad and unsafe. *tr…”
2018-07-11 · Air Bags“takata recall land rover refuses to replace airbags because we live in anchorage, ak. no dealership in anchorage…”
2018-05-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,000 mi“smells like gas. defective fuel flange.…”
2018-03-29 · Unknown Or Other · 94,000 mi“while attempting to change a flat tire using the factory supplied vehicle jack, the jack fell over and caused the vehicle to fall, pinning my hand in between the spare tire and the rear left fender. the vehicle was stationary at the time with the emergency brake engaged. my hand was pinned for about 3-5 minutes before my son and a good samaritan we…”
2017-11-01 · Unknown Or Other · 94,000 mi“i was driving down the freeway at approximately 70 mph when my sunroof exploded for no apparent reason. it sounded like a shot gun went off in my car and scared me so bad i nearly lost control of the vehicle. i literally thought i was being shot at. it took me a second to realize what had happened. i looked around and there was glass all over m…”
2017-10-24 · Air Bags“2011 range rover. consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. updated 10/24/2017*js…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.