2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (14) · Suspension (10) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (9)
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 2025-08-08 · campaign 25V514000 · 121,509 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Risk: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2020-07-02 · campaign 20V387000 · 6,211 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Risk: Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2019-05-24 · campaign 19V392000 · 65,385 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Risk: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly 2015-09-25 · campaign 15V600000 · 856 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the second row seat back may not latch properly, especially in the center section.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back is not properly latched, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row seat mechanism, replacing it as required, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P072.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2015-06-17 · campaign 15V385000 · 65,372 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
Risk: If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2015-02-18 · campaign 15V092000 · 28 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and LR4 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.
Risk: If one or more of the wheel lug nuts crack or detach from the wheel hub, the remaining lug nuts may be unable to keep the wheel secured to the vehicle. If the wheel detaches, loss of vehicle control would result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts with new wheel nuts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P056.
Air Bags 2015-02-18 · campaign 15V093000 · 61,793 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.
Risk: If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P059.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2015-02-06 · campaign 15V069000 · 2 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.
Risk: If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2015-01-28 · campaign 15V042000 · 29,311 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.
Risk: If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and correctly route it, as necessary, free of charge. Any brake vacuum hose that is damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P052.
Service bulletins (709)
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
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-09 · TUCC_MAY2025_28 · Other
telematic tcu2 modules no longer available
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-05 · SSM76319 - 05MAY25 · Other
grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to ipmb camera module.
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
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-25 · SSM76313 - 25APR25 · Other
telematic tcu2 module 2015-2017my no longer available
Showing the 6 most recent of 709 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-29 · Unknown Or Other“jaguar land rover dallas is actively retaliating against a safety recall complaint. they are refusing a workmanship review and have issued a predatory $10,000 quote to replace the exact suspension components their technicians completely disassembled four days ago. …”
2026-09-13 · Unknown Or Other“the gas tank shield on my 2015 range rover sport appears to be severely rusted and corroded\. this shield is designed to support and protect the fuel tank, so significant corrosion could potentially compromise its structural integrity and create a safety concern if it is not repaired or replaced\. the shield also appears to be made from a material…”
2026-06-13 · Suspension“my insurance company notified me about recall campaign d019, and according to official nhtsa guidelines, where cracks are found, the front suspension knuckle must be replaced immediately at no charge. the dealership's local staff professionally inspected my vehicle and confirmed that the component is actively cracking. however, land rover corporate…”
2026-05-20 · Steering · 48,734 mi“the contact owns a 2015 land rover range rover sport. the contact received notice of nhtsa campaign number: 25v514000 (steering). the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the airbag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, where it was diagnosed that there were cracked suspens…”
2026-05-18 · Steering · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a (ymm) 2010 hyundai elantra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was/was not contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was/was not made …”
2026-05-13 · Suspension · 109,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 land rover range rover. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v-514000 (steering); however, the part for the repairs was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable timeframe for the remedy to be available. the contact stated that their husband informed them, and a …”
2026-05-12 · Suspension“i am writing to formally file a complaint regarding the failure of land rover and its authorized dealership network to complete safety recall d019 involving the front suspension knuckle crack on my 2015 range rover sport. i received the official recall notice in september 2025. the recall concerns a serious safety defect involving the front suspen…”
2026-03-30 · Suspension“there's a recall on the knuckle. an independent shop verified the damaged and the vehicle is not safe to drive. the dealership said the parts haven't came yet. confirmed cracked front suspension knuckle under recall d019. manufacturer cannot provide parts for over 4 months. vehicle may be unsafe to drive.…”
2026-03-25 · Engine“to: usaa claims department; jaguar land rover north america customer care cc: jaguar land rover parsippany; jaguar land rover glen cove; jaguar land rover freeport i am writing to formally report a serious safety hazard involving my 2015 range rover sport and to request immediate intervention. vehicle information: year/make/model: 2015 range rover …”
2026-03-24 · Steering · 63,029 mi“the contact owns a 2015 land rover range rover sport. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v514000 (steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.