NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 7 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file, giving it a moderate recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers 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 // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V248000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Reported 2026-04-17
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V364000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera for damage. If no damage is found, the camera will be fitted with a new seal. If damage is found, the camera will be replaced and calibrated. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N901. These vehi
Reported 2024-05-23
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V023000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: 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
Reported 2024-01-18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION23V044000
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Reported 2023-02-02
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR21V668000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
Reported 2021-08-26
TIRES20V586000
Risk: Failure to inflate tires to the correct pressure could lead to loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N491.
Reported 2020-09-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE20V585000
Risk: Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, possibly causing tire tread separation, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N494.
Reported 2020-09-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.