2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Owner Complaints

Vehicle: 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Issue: A safety recall repair previously performed on my vehicle has failed, recreating the original safety hazard the recall was intended to fix. Details: My vehicle was subject to a recall involving [rear spoiler detachment risk]. The recall repair was “performed “ without proof by Land Rover of Cincinnati in Aug 2023. As of April 2025, the same issue has reoccurred. Specifically: The spoiler detached while driving on interstate 75. (This spoiler never detached before they “fixed” it. - This created a serious safety hazard coming undone in the highway. It actually got a semi trucks front number as he crushed over it..,the semi driver did not stop to report it though. Concern: This indicates the recall remedy may have been improperly performed or is ineffective. I am being told I must pay out of pocket $6500 to fix an issue that should have been resolved under a federally mandated safety recall. Request: I am requesting investigation into: 1) Whether the recall repair procedure is adequate 2) Whether this repair was properly completed 3) Whether other vehicles may be affected by failed recall remedies Dealer: Land Rover Location: Cincinnati OH INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11735139

Incident

Apr 12, 2026

Previous recall repair on rear spoiler falling off did not work and it is falling off again. Dealer and manufacturer will not re-repair the manufacturers defect nor their work, leaving the hazard unaddressed. Sees below. NHTSA, Please be advised that Jaguar Land Rover North America is not adhering to the required National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s official recall, 21V635000, where the rear spoiler falls off due to a manufacturers design defect and potentially can cause a serious accident, injury or even a fatality at highway speeds. The vehicle was previously fixed under recall, but that fix failed. VIN: [XXX] I have been advised by the owner/manager of Land Rover of the Treasure Coast that it is more important that they get reimbursed prior to fixing the defect, despite the safety of others on the road. This needs to be investigated. My concerns are: 1. Did Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) hoodwink NHTSA into a cheap, non-lasting fix just to satisfy the liability and recall requirement? If so, NHTSA should reissue another recall to recheck the previous recall to verify the fix was adequate and either do it again or develop another solution, bringing those affected vehicles in again for additional work. This is especially true since JD Power and other reputable car statistical reviews consistently rate this brand towards the bottom of reliability and repair costs. This historical point demonstrates why the NHTSA should not trust JLR. 2. How important is public safety? If a safety recall was important enough to be issued in the first place, how is it that a follow up repair for the same recall isn’t addressed? Why isn’t there a readily available avenue for reporting this shortcoming on the NHTSA website. Can anyone explain how if a safety recall campaign was important enough to be issued in the first place, why is it not if the same issue fails again, or if the approved resolution was inadequate? Document exceeded allowable space- INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

NHTSA ID

11732343

Incident

Apr 17, 2026

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ID

11606730

Incident

May 20, 2021

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NHTSA ID

11574224

Incident

Aug 16, 2023

I have tried making multiple appointments at the dealership in mobile alabama to get this recall taken care of after 2 attempts I took it to the Nashville dealership. The first attempt in mobile I called before driving over an hour away to the appointment and they didn't have the appointment on there schedule when I had scheduled over a month in advance and the second time I called and they did not having parts in stock even though I made an appointment. I took it to Nashville dropped it off for 5 days while visiting when I came back the recall for the fuel tank still had not been done nor was I notified as to why. They did another recall and it was supposed to be finished by 8am the day I picked it up I wasn't able to leave the dealership until around 3pm due to their negligence and miscommunication still without the recall I brought it in for completed. Now there is a fuel smell and I now have tried making an appointment again with the mobile alabama dealership and they want me to leave it there for days to be completed and suggested I rent a car because they cannot loan a vehicle when this recall is only supposed to take a day.

NHTSA ID

11565621

Incident

Oct 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear windshield wiper. The contact became aware that the wiper arm was hitting a part of the spoiler that had started to detach. The contact stated that she pulled off the road and observed that the upper cover of the rear spoiler had detached and was hanging down over the rear windshield. The contact stated that the panel located in the center of the spoiler where the reflector was mounted was missing. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

NHTSA ID

11537690

Incident

Aug 5, 2023

Mileage

200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that upon standing next to the vehicle in the driveway, he smelled an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that he could also smell the gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not complete the recall repair as they did not have the fuel tank retainer plates. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11490202

Incident

Oct 20, 2021

Mileage

120,000 mi

While driving vehicle suddenly started to rub or grind. I proceeded to get off highway and was left stranded! Luckily this failure happened at a point of highway where I could exit! I believe a faulty transmission input shaft is the reason for the broken vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11482947

Incident

Aug 18, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11466421

Incident

Oct 15, 2021

Mileage

157,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure caused the backup camera to become inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and took pictures of the vehicle, then forwarded them to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that the manufacturer declined a second repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11455997

Incident

Mar 10, 2022

Mileage

80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport equipped with Atlantic British lower suspension control arm: LR029302, Front Lower driver’s aftermarket part. The contact stated that he installed the part with help from an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the aftermarket parts product was faulty. The contact stated he took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and had the Atlantic British lower suspension control arm LR029302 replaced. The contact stated he then experienced the failure for a second time but with the Atlantic British lower control arms LR029301K; Front Lower passenger’s side aftermarket part. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11449254

Incident

Jan 19, 2021

Mileage

130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that his VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact notified Land Rover Nashville (3 Cadillac Dr, Brentwood, TN 37027) who advised as the first dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,948. VIN did not link the recall to the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11448859

Incident

Jan 18, 2022

Mileage

151,948 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the front and rear passenger’s side door, she would smell an odor of fuel. The contact stated that she had seen fuel leaking under the vehicle when reversing out the driveway. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11444727

Incident

Sep 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that she was smelled a strong odor of gasoline upon starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would receive a second letter once parts were available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

NHTSA ID

11442551

Incident

Sep 29, 2021

Mileage

90,000 mi

Hello, i have 2010 Land Rover Range Rover sport. 4 weeks ago i smell gas and i saw error code about gas cap. I purchased 2 gas cap and replaced it but i keep smelling gas. I took the car to shop and mechanic confirmed gas leak. I call LandRover customer service and i talk to Debbie and Tiffany. I told them about upcoming gas leak recall and they told me they couldn't help me before official recall announcement. I took the car to Landrover dealer in Alexandria Virginia and i talk to Ash and he told me the same thing to wait until offical recall. I don't know why we wait until October 8, 2021 if gas leak is fire hazard. NHTSA i really appreciate for your help and thank you for your time. Have a blessed day.

NHTSA ID

11431744

Incident

Aug 9, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated the bumper detached without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V623000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11422952

Incident

Jun 1, 2020

2010 Range Rover Sport. Consumer writes in regards to Rear Spoiler Outer Surface Retention Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WHILE DRIVING THE REAR SPOILER BLEW OFF AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES.

NHTSA ID

11420620

Incident

Jun 11, 2021

I RECEIVED THE NOTICE IN NOVEMBER OF 2020 ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THREE WEEKS AGO THE REAR SPOILER FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING AT POSTED SPEEDS DOWN THE HIGHWAY, UNBEKNOWNST TO ME UNTIL I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR BASED ON THIS NOTICE, AND AM NOW BEING TOLD THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE, WITH NO ETA. I AM EXPERIENCING "LOSS OF USE" OF MY VEHICLE DUE TO THIS SAFETY RECALL, WHILE I AM WAITING FOR THIS PART. LAND ROVER JAGUAR WILL NOT AGREE TO COVER ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE SHOULD I CHOOSE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH THE WIRING EXPOSED DUE TO THE SPOILER NOT BEING REPLACED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

NHTSA ID

11413023

Incident

Apr 1, 2021

Mileage

99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V623000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. JAGUAR LAND ROVER SANTA MONICA SERVICE DEPARTMENT (3300 OLYMPIC BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11407732

Incident

Apr 12, 2021

WHILE DRIVING THE RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE LIGHT TURN ON, THE AIR BAGS LIGHT TURN ON, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK,TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT TURN ON,AFS LIGHT TURN ON WITH PASSENGER CLICKING SOUND TURNING OFF/ON RADIO. SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD

NHTSA ID

11400382

Incident

Mar 11, 2021

I NOTED THAT THE REAR SPOILER CONSISTS OF TWO MAIN PARTS THAT ARE FASTENED TOGETHER, HOWEVER OVER TIME THE TWO SECTIONS BECOME SEPARATED. THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE A CURRENT RECALL NOTED FOR THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER IN THE DEALERS INITIAL NOTIFICATION IT WAS INDICATED THEY WOULD FOLLOW UP WITH ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION WHEN THEY RECEIVED THE NECESSARY PARTS FOR REPAIR. AM CONCERNED THAT THE PART COULD COME OFF AT ANY TIME WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ID

11383193

Incident

Jun 15, 2020

Mileage

134,850 mi

FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP FLANGE/SEAL COVER. SEE THE ATTACHMENT WHICH INDICATES THE REPAIR THAT WAS NECESSARY.

NHTSA ID

11383192

Incident

Nov 8, 2018

Mileage

120,819 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA WAS HANGING TO THE SIDE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE TOP PIECE OF THE REAR SPOILER HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V623000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE VIN TOOL SHOWED NO UNREPAIRED RECALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER NORTH HAVEN (1700 BOSTON POST RD, GUILFORD, CT 06437, (203) 453-7060) AND SCHEDULED AND APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED WHILE AT THE DEALER, THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF POCKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

NHTSA ID

11382858

Incident

Nov 16, 2020

Mileage

94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ARRIVING AT HER DESTINATION, SHE BECAME AWARE THAT THE PLASTIC COVERING TO THE REAR CAMERA FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE LOOSE WIRES WHERE THE REAR CAMERA WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LAND ROVER FORT LAUDERDALE (400 W. COPANS ROAD, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064, (954) 949-0654) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

NHTSA ID

11377166

Incident

Oct 30, 2020

Mileage

111,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WASH IN BRENTWOOD, TN. I HEARD A LOUD POP. THE SPOILER CAME OFF THE TOP OF THE ROOF. THE WIND DEVICE MUST HAVE BLOWN IT OFF? I HAVE TAPED IT DOWN WITH 3M DOUBLE SIDED TAPE. IT IS NOT SECURED.

NHTSA ID

11374526

Incident

Sep 30, 2020

Mileage

120,000 mi