NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety Record
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 8 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has no crash-test ratings from NHTSA, precluding any overall Safety Index score. The federal record shows a Moderate recall and complaint burden, with seven recall campaigns. These recalls addressed components from the electrical propulsion system to seat-belt retractors. Owners filed ten complaints. Without crash-test data, the safety performance of this model year remains unassessed by federal star ratings.
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of seven NHTSA recall campaigns, according to federal data published by NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 8 |
| Owner complaints | 10 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The 2021 Range Rover Sport's recall record stands out for its breadth, spanning electrical propulsion, engine lubrication, and front seat-belt retractors. Two distinct campaigns addressed camera-based back-over prevention systems. The seat-belt retractor recall specifically named the 2021 Range Rover Sport and its variants. In total, seven recall campaigns and ten unverified owner complaints place this model year in the Moderate burden band. Owner complaints, though unverified, show a concentration in Electrical System and Engine categories, mirroring themes found in the official recall data. No adjacent model years were crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving no direct federal crash-test results for the 2021 Range Rover Sport.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
The seven recall campaigns for this model year cover: the DC/DC converter within the electrical propulsion system, the surround-camera back-over prevention system (two separate campaigns affecting 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles), engine oil and lubrication, and front seat-belt retractors. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this model year.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V599000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Reported 2026-09-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V248000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final 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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Ten owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Range Rover Sport. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System and Engine, each drawing five reported concerns, followed by the Power Train with two. Steering, Exterior Lighting, and the Fuel/Propulsion System each appear once. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The 2021 Range Rover Sport has been subject to seven recall campaigns. Any prospective owner should confirm that all necessary repairs have been completed on a specific unit by checking its VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
- The 2021 Range Rover Sport has no NHTSA crash-test score of any kind. Shoppers cannot consult a federal star rating for this model year.
- Two separate recall campaigns address the surround-camera back-over prevention system on 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles, meaning this model year falls within the scope of both campaigns.
- A front seat-belt retractor recall specifically named 2021 Range Rover and related vehicles, making it a year-specific safety action buyers should verify as completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- All ten owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year are unverified allegations. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded among those ten reports.
FAQ2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safety questions
Was the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 8 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.