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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls & problems

The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 6 safety recalls and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (22 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints59filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringAug 8, 2025

Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 25V514000121,509 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Risk
Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
Seat beltsApr 5, 2022

Front › Retractor

Recall 22V21900014,812 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Seat beltsMay 9, 2019

Seat belts

Recall 19V35000016,186 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
Electrical systemMay 23, 2018

Software

Recall 18V3370001,917 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.
Risk
If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.

Components: Electrical system › Software; Fuel system, gasoline

Electrical systemOct 26, 2017

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 17V67900021,998 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Risk
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N124.
Seat beltsDec 29, 2016

Pretensioner

Recall 16V94200013,500 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Range Rover Sport Diesel

24mpg combined
City / highway22 / 28 mpg
FuelDiesel

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,000/year to fuel

Range Rover Sport

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

Range Rover Sport

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 19 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Steering2200067,408 mi
Suspension12000—
Unknown or other8000140 mi
Fuel/propulsion system80006,253 mi
Engine700015,000 mi
Electrical system6000—
Service brakes2000—
Power train2100—
Vehicle speed control2101—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings2202—
Fuel system, gasoline2000—
Seat belts2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations