MODEL
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety
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. 49 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.
The 2019 through 2025 Range Rover Sport lacks federal crash-test ratings from NHTSA, leaving a notable void in its safety profile. For a vehicle in its market segment, this absence of independent crash-test validation is a significant data point. Shoppers cannot compare its performance against rivals using federal star ratings. Its recall history is extensive, with 38 recalls issued across these model years. This figure is substantial, exceeding the typical recall volume for many vehicles in the premium midsize SUV class over a similar period. Owners have filed 113 complaints. These include reports of 7 crashes, 2 fire-related allegations, and 12 injuries. While these are unverified submissions to NHTSA, the presence of fire-related complaints specifically warrants investigation by prospective buyers, who should check NHTSA's recall database for their specific VIN. Despite Jaguar Land Rover's investment in active safety technology across these model years, the lack of crash-test data combined with a high recall count indicates that buyers should proceed with thorough research.
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: 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 8 recalls.