2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (16) · Fuel/Propulsion System (8) · Fuel System, Gasoline (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
37 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:mounting Plate/Flange 2021-08-12 · campaign 21V635000 · 111,746 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Structure:body 2020-10-08 · campaign 20V623000 · 21,834 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The upper cover on the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler assembly. If the spoiler has not delaminated, a new adhesive will be applied to fully secure the upper spoiler cover. If the outer surface of the rear spoiler has detached, been lost or damaged, a new spoiler will be installed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. Final Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N
Service bulletins (342)
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 342 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-15 · Engine“my vehicle overheated due to a cracked rear engine coolant pipe. the vehicle is out of warranty and has been inoperable since august 2025 due to repair cost.…”
2026-02-04 · Electrical System“my 2011 range rover sport hse experienced a severe fuse box failure. fuses f15, f18, and f20 melted, causing wiring damage and disabling multiple systems. this failure appears to be due to a design or manufacturing defect and poses a serious fire hazard, putting the vehicle and occupants at risk. upon research, it appears that almost every range r…”
2026-01-22 · Suspension“the fuel tank strap, also known as a fuel tank heat shield, protects the gas tank from debris during driving and off-road use. the original part number is wfn500021 which replaces wfi500053. due to the metal chosen to make this shield, and the materials of other parts around it, it suffers from galvanic corrosion. as the tank shield starts to rust,…”
2025-12-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 110,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 land rover range rover sport. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. in addition, the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the brake pedal was dressed to the floorboard and then pumped sev…”
2025-10-22 · Structure · 135,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 land rover range rover sport. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front cover on the spoiler detached and flew off the vehicle. the contact became aware that the spoiler cover had detached after arriving at the destination and parking the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa camp…”
2025-10-12 · Structure:body“i was on the highway and the rear spoiler over the back window flew off with the camera installed in the spoiler. the rear camera no longer works as a result of the spoiler flying off the vehicle. i contacted land rover of brooklyn and was informed that they will not make the repair or honor the recall.…”
2025-10-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“smell gasoline and gasoline on ground. recall exists for fuel tank but informed my model is not covered but the flange must be damaged as car is currently leaking gas. car is at range rover dealership who says not covered but their is an existing safety recall for my 2011 range rover sports…”
2024-09-06 · Power Train“the car vibrates a lot. i bought this car 2 months ago and it's my first land rover. i loved the car. i want to use it to cross the united states and then take it to europe. this year i want to do something different because i lost a son at the beginning of the year. i really need the car. i want to cross all of the united states by car. i need the…”
2024-05-25 · Unknown Or Other“hello my car car is the same year as the nhtsa campaign number: 20v623000 recall and my spoiler has started separating but am being told from land rover that my vin isn’t in the racall even though it’s that year and has that issue will not do anything about it.…”
2024-03-12 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light · 170,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 land rover range rover sport. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. the brake, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank flange needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the deal…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.