MODEL
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
NHTSA safety across every Land Rover Range Rover Sport model year we cover.
Across the 7 model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport we cover (2019 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 41 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a premium midsize SUV that occupies one of the most aspirational slots in the luxury off-road segment. Aimed at affluent buyers who want commanding on-road presence alongside genuine all-terrain capability, it competes with the Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5. The Sport trades on heritage, status, and a distinctly British character that sets it apart from German rivals.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the Range Rover Sport presents a complicated picture for the 2019 through 2025 model years covered here. NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle during that span, which means shoppers have no federal star ratings to lean on when comparing it to rivals. That absence of independent crash-test validation is a meaningful gap for a vehicle in this price tier, where buyers reasonably expect thorough safety scrutiny. What we do have is a recall record that demands attention: 38 recalls across the covered model years is a substantial figure, well above what most competitors in the premium midsize SUV class accumulate over a comparable window. Owner complaints number 113 total, with 7 reported crashes, 2 fire-related allegations, and 12 reported injuries among them. These are unverified allegations submitted to NHTSA, not confirmed findings, but the pattern is worth noting. The fire-related complaints in particular are the kind of data point any prospective buyer should investigate by checking NHTSA's recall database for their specific VIN before purchase. The Range Rover Sport is a sophisticated, genuinely capable machine with a loyal following, and Jaguar Land Rover has invested heavily in active safety technology across these years. But the combination of no crash-test data and a high recall count means shoppers should approach this model with eyes open and due diligence done.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Range Rover Sport for its polished, upscale cabin, composed on-road ride, and impressive off-road capability that most owners will rarely fully exploit. Driving dynamics are described as surprisingly refined for a vehicle of its size and weight. Some reviewers flag concerns about interior material consistency and note that the ownership experience can feel complex, though the overall character of the vehicle earns consistent admiration.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the Range Rover Sport in any of the 2019 to 2025 model years covered here, leaving buyers without federal star ratings to compare against competitors that have been formally evaluated.
- With 38 recalls across the covered model years, this model carries one of the higher recall counts in the premium midsize SUV segment. Shoppers should run their specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before buying and confirm all open recalls have been remedied.
- Owner complaints include 2 fire-related allegations and 12 reported injuries out of 113 total submissions to NHTSA. These are unverified, but the presence of fire-related reports makes it especially important to review the specific recall history tied to any individual vehicle.
- Because no NHTSA crash-test data exists for this model in the covered years, safety-focused buyers may want to check whether the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated relevant model years, as third-party test results could help fill the gap left by the absence of federal ratings.
Most-recalled year on record: 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 7 recalls.