NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety Record
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 7 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its safety profile without a quantifiable star rating or a computed Safety Index. Federal records indicate a Light recall and complaint burden band for this model year. Six recall campaigns have been issued, addressing components such as electrical propulsion hardware, exterior lighting, structural trim, and latches. Additionally, 21 owner-reported complaints have been logged. This data, while present, offers no insight into crash safety performance due to the absence of controlled crash-test results.
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries six recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
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 | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 21 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The 2023 Range Rover Sport's tail-light assembly is the subject of two distinct recall campaigns, a notable detail for this specific model year. These contribute to the vehicle's total of six recalls, which also address concerns in electrical propulsion hardware, exterior structural trim, and door latches. This overall recall volume places the 2023 Range Rover Sport in the Light recall and complaint burden band, indicating a lower volume relative to its segment. Owners have filed 21 complaints, with the majority citing issues related to the electrical system and engine. One complaint described a crash; however, no incidents of fire, injury, or death were reported. Without testing from adjacent model years, comparative crash-test data for this nameplate is unavailable.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
The 2023 Range Rover Sport's six recall campaigns touch the following components: the DC/DC converter within the electrical propulsion system, the panoramic sunroof structural exterior trim shared with 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles, tail lights on two separate campaigns citing moisture accumulation and equipment concerns specific to the 2023 model year, and door latches and locks shared with 2022-2023 Range Rover models. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM26V097000
Risk: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D095.
Reported 2026-02-19
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS23V871000
Risk: Exterior lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N830.
Reported 2023-12-21
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES23V324000
Risk: In the event of a crash, unsecured objects from within the armrest compartment may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking arm of the second-row armrest storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N789.
Reported 2023-05-04
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS23V251000
Risk: Taillights and brake lights that do not illuminate correctly can reduce vehicle visibility or cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear taillights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N782.
Reported 2023-04-06
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The 2023 Range Rover Sport has 21 unverified consumer allegations on file with NHTSA. The most frequently reported components are the Electrical System, cited in 13 alleged reports, followed by the Engine at 10, Steering at 5, Service Brakes at 2, and Lane Departure systems at 2. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not established facts or confirmed defects.
21 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Six recalls have been issued for the 2023 Range Rover Sport, a significant figure that requires attention from prospective owners. An unresolved recall remedy transfers with the vehicle, underscoring the necessity of a VIN check at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase to confirm that all six actions have been completed.
- The 2023 Range Rover Sport has two separate tail-light recall campaigns specific to this model year, one citing moisture accumulation and one citing an equipment concern, making tail-light recall status a year-specific item to verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- A DC/DC converter recall affecting the electrical propulsion system covers this model year alongside other Land Rover models from 2020 onward, and remedy completion status varies by individual vehicle.
- The panoramic sunroof structural exterior trim recall spans 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles, so 2023 buyers share this open action with newer model years still in production.
- Thirteen of the 21 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year allege electrical system concerns, a pattern that aligns with the propulsion-system recall and is worth monitoring through the NHTSA complaints database at nhtsa.gov.
FAQ2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safety questions
Was the 2023 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 7 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 7 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 21 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2023.
- 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.