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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Steering Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the steering system, filed with NHTSA

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Steering reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 28, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
31%
of 75 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 23 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming steering

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Steering
Filed Jul 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); 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. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11753236
Incident
Aug 8, 2025
Interior & seatsSteering
Filed Jun 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH in the driveway, the rear latch opened unexpectedly. The trunk ajar message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering) and 19V390000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

NHTSA ID
11745910
Incident
May 31, 2026
Mileage
92,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jun 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the suspension fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed front knuckle and suspension failure. The dealer confirmed that the failure was consistent with an unrepaired recall repair. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The dealer was contacted several times, but the contact was repeatedly informed that parts were not yet available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID
11745713
Incident
Jun 10, 2025
Mileage
130,000 mi
EngineSteering
Filed Apr 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that there was a slight shaking coming from the steering while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted on three occasions, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

NHTSA ID
11732452
Incident
Jan 6, 2026
Mileage
58,000 mi
SteeringSuspension
Filed Mar 10, 2026

I am filing a complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall affecting my 2016 Range Rover Sport TDV6, VIN: [XXX] . This vehicle is subject to Recall D019 (NHTSA Recall 25V-514). Despite the recall being issued, I have contacted the dealership multiple times and have repeatedly been told that the remedy or required parts are not yet available. There has been no clear timeline provided for when the repair will be available. Both the front and rear components associated with this recall on my vehicle appear visibly defective and concerning. This creates a significant safety concern for me as the operator of the vehicle. I rely on this vehicle daily and should not be forced to continue driving a vehicle with known defective safety-related components while waiting indefinitely for the manufacturer to supply parts. A safety recall should include a prompt and effective remedy. The ongoing delay in making repair parts available places vehicle owners and the public at risk and undermines the purpose of issuing a safety recall. I respectfully request that this matter be investigated and that the manufacturer be required to provide a timely repair remedy. Owners should not be left operating vehicles with known safety defects due to delays in recall implementation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11723457
Incident
Dec 21, 2025
SteeringSuspension
Filed Mar 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the suspension warning lights were intermittently flashing. The contact was notified about NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); during a State Inspection. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The contact called two other dealers, Land Rover Dublin (5775 Venture Dr Ste B, Dublin, OH 43017), and Land Rover Easton (3867 Morse Rd Suite L, Columbus, OH 43219). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

NHTSA ID
11721342
Incident
Feb 16, 2026
Mileage
163,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jan 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. Most recently, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was loose. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who noticed that the main nut on the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was repaired. 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. The vehicle was no longer driven due to safety concerns. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

NHTSA ID
11713684
Incident
Nov 4, 2025
Mileage
170,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jan 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was 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. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced a failure and that the suspension felt tight while driving over bumps on the roadway. The failure mileage was 50,000.

NHTSA ID
11711343
Incident
Jan 16, 2021
Mileage
50,000 mi
Interior & seatsSteering
Filed Jan 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to close after repeated attempts to securely close the door. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Manufacturer Recall Number: N986 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue, and an appointment was scheduled for the recall repairs. The contact arrived for the appointment and was informed that parts were not yet available and was given the option to have the vehicle remain at the dealer until parts were available; however, the contact declined the offer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

NHTSA ID
11710648
Incident
May 1, 2025
Mileage
115,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jan 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle while turning to the left or the right. In addition, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. 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 issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11710442
Incident
Dec 12, 2025
SteeringSuspension
Filed Dec 18, 2025

My car is swerving and uncontrollable upon accelerating and feels very unstable when taking turns.

NHTSA ID
11705777
Incident
Dec 16, 2025
Steering
Filed Dec 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle had lowered unexpectedly, and the vehicle drove unsteadily. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that an unknown part underneath the vehicle had fractured, and the failure was related to an open recall. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. In addition, the contact was informed by the dealer, that the part was not yet in production. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been undrivable for two months. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 103,381.

NHTSA ID
11704681
Incident
Oct 21, 2025
Mileage
103,381 mi
Steering
Filed Dec 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle independently drifted into another lane, and the contact slightly lost control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact recently discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several dealers were made aware of the recall and confirmed 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 made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

NHTSA ID
11704513
Incident
Oct 1, 2025
Mileage
58,000 mi
Driver assistanceSteeringSuspension
Filed Dec 3, 2025

Front Suspension Steering Knuckle Cracking

NHTSA ID
11702873
Incident
Nov 15, 2025
Steering
Filed Oct 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11696380
Incident
Sep 24, 2025
Steering
Filed Oct 7, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact was informed by the insurance company, Progressive, that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The contact stated that the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed 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. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11691935
Incident
Oct 7, 2025
Steering
Filed Oct 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel was not aligned. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the sound could be heard while driving on a rough road surface. The local dealer was not contacted. 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. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ID
11691633
Incident
Sep 6, 2025
Mileage
50,000 mi
Seat beltsSteering
Filed Sep 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V219000 (Seat Belts) and 25V514000 (Steering); however, parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the suspension warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was unstable while driving. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA ID
11688126
Incident
Sep 18, 2025
Mileage
85,000 mi
Steering
Filed Sep 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle vibrated underneath his feet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lower control arms had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change, the contact was informed that the steering knuckles had hairline fractures. 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

NHTSA ID
11687872
Incident
Sep 17, 2024
Mileage
111,000 mi
Steering
Filed May 6, 2025

Right hand steering knuckle has developed a crack at the top where the upper ball joint is clamped.

NHTSA ID
11659296
Incident
May 5, 2025
Steering
Filed May 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the front passenger side upper steering knuckle and front axle tube. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

NHTSA ID
11658551
Incident
May 2, 2025
Mileage
160,000 mi
Steering
Filed Apr 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the suspension upper knuckle joint was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to 24V840000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance, and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 72,476.

NHTSA ID
11653496
Incident
Mar 15, 2025
Mileage
72,476 mi
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jan 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle was shaking with a knocking sound coming from the driver’s and passenger’s side front wheels. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the upper front suspension knuckle joint had fractured on the driver’s and passenger’s side. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

NHTSA ID
11635799
Incident
Oct 14, 2024
Mileage
90,000 mi

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