2018 Land Rover Range Rover problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (7) · Power Train (4) · Electrical System (4)
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Safety recalls (4)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-01-18 · campaign 24V023000 · 58,729 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2021-02-25 · campaign 21V117000 · 26,805 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2019-08-15 · campaign 19V603000 · 14,277 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with Continental Surround Camera Systems. The back-up camera system may fail to display the rearview image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: Failure to display the rearview image will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N367.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2018-09-13 · campaign 18V625000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
Risk: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
Service bulletins (823)
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.
Power Train 2026-09-18 · N881 Range Rover 18SEP26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Power Train 2026-08-21 · N881 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Power Train 2026-07-17 · N881 Range Rover 17JUL26 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) software update
Power Train 2026-06-16 · N881 Range Rover 16JUN26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-18 · N906v2 - 18MAY26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
body control module (bcm) does not fully meet us importation requirements. the bcm requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the us importation requirements.
Power Train 2026-05-16 · N881 Range Rover 15MAY26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Showing the 6 most recent of 823 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Seats“in october 2026, i discovered substantial water intrusion inside my range rover. an independent automotive mechanic has diagnosed a failure of the sunroof drainage system as the source of the water intrusion. the damage is extensive and includes: factory audio amplifier interior carpeting and underlying materials headliner electronic seat cont…”
2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“- corroded sunroof drain channel fittings leading to water intrusion into the vehicle - corrosion and rust in the sunroof opening panel frame water drain. - sunroof water drain tubes have a notable amount of corrosion and rust in drain tube outlet and rubber hose. - safety has been put at risk from the water intrusion disabling electrical componen…”
2026-09-02 · Power Train · 67,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 land rover range rover. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message flashing forward alert not available, brake assist not available, transmission fault, aeb not available, hdc not available were displayed. additionally, the stability control, forward alert not available, emergency brake assist…”
2026-08-31 · Engine“following a routine oil and filter service and starter motor replacement at an authorized land rover dealer, the engine seized within 21 miles of vehicle delivery. the vehicle was brought to the dealer for a no-start condition. a prior independent shop had evaluated the vehicle and found exclusively electrical issues — no engine, fluid, or cooling…”
2026-06-16 · Electrical System“the infotainment system in this 2018 range rover has exhibited a recurring defect since at least january 2026. the defect manifests in multiple ways: the upper screen intermittently goes blank, the lower screen has been observed stuck flashing, and audio output skips and varies in speed during playback. the system integrates with the rear camera di…”
2024-12-11 · Engine“driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. there was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. happened suddenly without warning. repair shop found coolant pipe assembly part number lr…”
2024-12-11 · Engine“driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. there was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. happened suddenly without warning. dealer found coolant pipe assembly part number lr10035…”
2024-10-08 · Power Train“repeated issues of low cooling warning leading to engine overheating - severely resulting in tow in. prior land rover dealer repair (prior to my purchase under certified warranty) was inadequate, causing coolant crossovers in front and rear to be cracked. engine overheated steamed close to home, and vehicle towed in to lr dealer in area. took tw…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.