2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 10 MPH on the highway, the engine overheated, with the engine warning light illuminated. The driver exited the highway and was able to safely stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that after the most recent failure, which had been repaired approximately 16 times previously, the overheating persisted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed before any further assistance would be provided. The contact expressed concerns about the repeated failures and the potential safety risk associated with the overheating. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Coolant leak due to poorly made plastic part above the supercharger. High risk of fire and overheating due to land rover's poor design. OEM unwilling to help.

I recently purchased this car 2-3 weeks ago. The control center screens go out with no rhyme or reason as to why. When this happens, controls of the vehicle are no longer accessible and the safety cameras/safety sensors no longer visible nor alert to pedestrians and other points of collision. This is extremely dangerous when it happens while using those safety features. There is never a warning and it can happen anytime. I can not make it happen, it just happens and when it does, it puts many in danger. The car can be inspected and has not been by anyone. The car has approx 56,000 miles. This has happened two times since purchasing it. I have been told this was an issue on this model and there was a recall at some point for some VINs, but from what I can tell, not mine, but mine is having the same issues.

The backup camera fails to display any image on the screen, significantly impacting my visibility while reversing. This issue occurred unexpectedly. Upon contacting the dealer, I was informed there is an active recall (24V023) related to this problem, but my VIN is not included. I believe my vehicle is also affected by the same recall. For reference, Land Rover’s internal recall number for this issue is N778.

My brother in law was driving my 2018 Range Rover (with only 47,000 miles) on the busy highway. Without any warning, the car lost power. He was able to swerve into breakdown lane (thankful he was in right lane). The car was smoking so badly he thought the car was going to explode into fire so he and his wife evacuated the car and sat a safe distance away. Car was towed to the Range Rover Dealer where it was diagnosed. We were told the coolant manifold pipes under the supercharger ruptured causing what they believed was a catastrophic engine failure. We just joined a class action lawsuit over this issue alleging Range Rover has known about this dangerous situation in many of their cars for many years but they continue to market and sell the cars as "safe vehicles" without recalling the defective parts.

The backup camera fails to display any image on the screen, significantly impacting my visibility while reversing. This issue occurred unexpectedly. Upon contacting the dealer, I was informed there is an active recall (24V023) related to this problem, but my VIN is not included. I believe my vehicle is also affected by the same recall. For reference, Land Rover’s internal recall number for this issue is N778.

I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a prolonged and troubling service experience at Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, related to my 2018 Range Rover Sport (approximately 49,000 miles), and to express dissatisfaction with the handling of a prior related incident. My vehicle has been the dealership approx. 2 weeks with no loaner and me missing days from work and not able to transport my children to school. For past context, In 2023, I experienced a faulty ground stud issue that left me stranded on the highway during my morning commute. I later learned this exact issue had been subject to a recall on the Discovery model — but not on mine — despite identical symptoms. As a result, I was issued a $675 Owner Loyalty Certificate (OLC) by Molly B. of Land Rover USA, which I appreciated, but which I believe did not fully compensate for the risk and inconvenience caused. Recently, I returned to the another dealer, Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, in May 2025 for a new issue. I was told there was a broken exhaust bolt that delayed repairs. I specifically asked the service advisor if I was responsible for the bolt breaking during service and was told I was not, though it was framed as a “common issue” across many vehicles. I respectfully disagreed, noting I’ve owned multiple vehicles with higher mileage and never encountered such a failure. I also suggested that if this is so common, it may reflect a design flaw that Land Rover should address. Additionally, I was misled by the service advisor, Cole Eidson, who sent me a message on Tuesday, May 28th, stating the bolt was already removed and the exhaust installation was underway. I later discovered this was not true, and that the bolt had not yet been extracted at the time of that message. This misrepresentation caused unnecessary confusion, delay, and loss of trust. This pattern — first with the unresolved ground stud failure, then with misinformation about repairs and unexplained delays — leaves me deeply disappointed with

SOMETIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THERE IS A DELAY, VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES

LOWER SCREEN MODULE IS GOING OUT

THE BOTTOM SCREEN MODULE IN MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I'M NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ANY OF MY CONTROL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING THIS ISSUE OR FIXING THIS ISSUE. THE SCREEN CONTROLS THE HEATING, AIR AND OTHER SAFETY OPTIONS SUCH AS THE DRIVE MODE, DEFROSTER AND ETC.

I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a prolonged and troubling service experience at Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, related to my 2018 Range Rover Sport (approximately 49,000 miles), and to express dissatisfaction with the handling of a prior related incident. My vehicle has been the dealership approx. 2 weeks with no loaner and me missing days from work and not able to transport my children to school. For past context, In 2023, I experienced a faulty ground stud issue that left me stranded on the highway during my morning commute. I later learned this exact issue had been subject to a recall on the Discovery model — but not on mine — despite identical symptoms. As a result, I was issued a $675 Owner Loyalty Certificate (OLC) by Molly B. of Land Rover USA, which I appreciated, but which I believe did not fully compensate for the risk and inconvenience caused. Recently, I returned to the another dealer, Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, in May 2025 for a new issue. I was told there was a broken exhaust bolt that delayed repairs. I specifically asked the service advisor if I was responsible for the bolt breaking during service and was told I was not, though it was framed as a “common issue” across many vehicles. I respectfully disagreed, noting I’ve owned multiple vehicles with higher mileage and never encountered such a failure. I also suggested that if this is so common, it may reflect a design flaw that Land Rover should address. Additionally, I was misled by the service advisor, Cole Eidson, who sent me a message on Tuesday, May 28th, stating the bolt was already removed and the exhaust installation was underway. I later discovered this was not true, and that the bolt had not yet been extracted at the time of that message. This misrepresentation caused unnecessary confusion, delay, and loss of trust. This pattern — first with the unresolved ground stud failure, then with misinformation about repairs and unexplained delays — leaves me deeply disappointed with

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY VEHICLE WHICH IS AT 15,000 MILES AND ABOUT 18 MONTHS OLD, HAS BEEN FACING CONTINUOUS FAILURES ON ITS ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THAT AFFECTED THE AIR SUSPENSION SHUTTING DOWN, EMERGENCY BREAK LOCKING UP, SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF THE MIDDLE MAIN CONSOLE, A SHUT DOWN OF SAFETY FEATURES AROUND MIRRORS AND SIMILAR VEHICLE SAFETY WARNING SYSTEMS. THE ISSUES HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT BACK TO MY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND EVEN THE LAST TIME AFTER SERVICE THE CAR CAME BACK WITH AN ENGINE WARNING SIGN. I MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WITH LAND ROVER TO CORRECT AND STATED THAT MY FAMILY AND I FEEL VERY UNSAFE AND INSECURE NOT KNOWING WHAT CAN BREAK DOWN NEXT. WHEN WE ASKED IF IT IS SAFE THE COMPANY RESPONDED THAT WE SHOULD MAKE THAT DETERMINATION WITHOUT AN ENGINEERING OR TECHNICAL BACKGROUND. THE COMPANY ALSO SAID THEY WILL TAKE 30 BUSINESS DAYS TO REVIEW OUR CASE HOWEVER UPON SEVERAL REMINDERS THAT WE ARE NOT FEELING SAFE, LAND ROVER OPTS TO IGNORE OR STATE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE RESOURCES IE PEOPLE TO REVIEW THESE CASES. I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER INTO RECORD THAT WE DID MAKE MANY ATTEMPTS TO RELAY OUR CONCERNS AND IF THERE ARE TO BE ANY ACCIDENTS IT IS THE FAULT OF THE COMPANY FOR CONTINUOUSLY IGNORING THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CASE AND TOTAL LACK OF CARE FOR PASSENGER SAFETY. I AM WRITING ON THIS VENUE HOPING THAT YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO CONVINCE THE COMPANY TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE MATTER.

I recently noticed rust forming on both sides of the fuel tank support shields. The manual says that these shields are directly connected to the fuel tanks and that if rust develops further then the tanks could fall.

THE 2018 RANGE ROVER SPORT HAS NO FAILSAFE IN THE SOFT CLOSE DOOR MECHANISM; I FOUND THIS OUT THE HARD WAY. AS LONG AS THE LATCH CATCHES, THE SOFT CLOSE WILL ENGAGE. I WAS EXITING MY STATIONARY VEHICLE WHEN A GUST OF WIND HIT THE DOOR. MY HAND WAS STILL ON THE EDGE OF THE DOOR WHEN THE LATCH FOR THE SOFT CLOSE HIT. MY THUMB WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME. I FORCED MY THUMB OUT WHILE THE DOOR CONTINUED TO TIGHTEN UNTIL FULLY CLOSED. IT'S BEEN NEARLY A MONTH AND MY THUMB IS STILL PURPLE. IF THE CAR WOULD HAVE SENSED MY THUMB IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND FRAME, AND STOPPED THE SOFT CLOSE, I COULD HAVE EASILY REMOVED MY FINGER WITH NO INJURY. INSTEAD, I SPENT THE NEXT 2 HOURS AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM. I HAVE IMAGES OF THE INJURY AND A VIDEO DEMONSTRATING THE SAFETY ISSUE. I AM PARANOID GETTING IN AND OUT OF MY RANGE ROVER AFTER WHAT HAPPENED TO ME AND I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS (ESPECIALLY YOUNG CHILDREN.) I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE NO REJECTION MECHANISM ON SOFT CLOSE DOORS BECAUSE IT IS NOT A FEDERAL REGULATION. I ALSO LEARNED THAT THE HEAD MECHANIC AT THE SHOP EXPERIENCED A VERY SIMILAR INJURY WHILE WORKING ON A CAR WITH SOFT CLOSE DOORS. I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS A PRODUCT RECALL OR A NEW REGULATION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE DOOR SILL OF CARS EQUIPPED WITH SOFT CLOSE COULD REQUIRE A WARNING STICKER OR THE SOFT CLOSE MECHANISMS COULD EVEN REQUIRE A REJECTION MECHANISM. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS ISSUE AND LAND ROVER IS NOT THE ONLY MANUFACTURER THAT HAS THIS FEATURE. OUR MERCEDES HAS A SIMILAR OPTION THAT HAS NO SAFETY MECHANISM AND A LADY IS SUING BMW BECAUSE SHE ALMOST LOST HER FINGER TO A BMW SOFT CLOSE DOOR. I DON'T WANT ANYBODY TO GO THROUGH THE PAIN THAT I FELT OR GET MORE SEVERELY INJURED. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

My brother in law was driving my 2018 Range Rover (with only 47,000 miles) on the busy highway. Without any warning, the car lost power. He was able to swerve into breakdown lane (thankful he was in right lane). The car was smoking so badly he thought the car was going to explode into fire so he and his wife evacuated the car and sat a safe distance away. Car was towed to the Range Rover Dealer where it was diagnosed. We were told the coolant manifold pipes under the supercharger ruptured causing what they believed was a catastrophic engine failure. We just joined a class action lawsuit over this issue alleging Range Rover has known about this dangerous situation in many of their cars for many years but they continue to market and sell the cars as "safe vehicles" without recalling the defective parts.

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2018 RANGE ROVER SPORT. I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT 11 MONTHS BACK FROM LAND ROVER OF SAN ANTONIO. IT CURRENT HAS JUST OVER 9,000 MILES. I ALONG WITH MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING IN HOUSTON ON THE BUSY IH-10 FEEDER LANES AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT ON GESSNER ROAD, THE STEERING OF MY CAR LOCKED FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN CAME BACK TO NORMAL FUNCTION - IN THAT SPLIT SECOND MY CAR SLIPPED INTO THE NEXT TURN LANE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR TURNING IN THAT LANE WAS BEHIND US, AND SO WE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. RIGHT THEN I SAW SOME VERSIONS OF THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY: "FORWARD ALERT NOT AVAILABLE" "AEB NOT AVAILABLE (OR WORKING)" "POWER STEERING FUNCTION REDUCED." RIGHT AFTER THE TURN THE STEERING AGAIN BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE. I BARELY MANAGED TO MANEUVER MY CAR INTO A STRIP CENTER LOT - IT TOOK AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF POWER TO TURN THE CAR AND HAD TO BE DONE IN MULTIPLE FORWARD AND REVERSE STEPS. SUBSEQUENTLY, I CALLED THE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE LINE, AND THEY SENT A FLATBED TO TAKE THE CAR TO LAND ROVER HOUSTON CENTRAL ON OLD KATY ROAD. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED AROUND DINNER TIME (7.30/8PM) ON SATURDAY, 5/11. THE DEALERSHIP, OF COURSE, WAS CLOSED BY THEN AND SO THE CAR IS PARKED THERE WAITING FOR SERVICE TO LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED. THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND SHE GENERALLY TRANSPORTS OUR KIDS IN IT. I WAS INCIDENTALLY DRIVING IT YESTERDAY AS WE ARE GOING TO A FAMILY EVENT. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BIG DEAL IF THERE WAS A CAR IN THE NEXT LANE TO US. IT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE CAR WOULD LOCK IT'S BASIC FUNCTIONALITY (STEERING) MIDWAY AT A DECENT SPEED. I LOOKED ONLINE AND THERE IS SOME REFERENCE TO A SAFETY RECALL (N227 (NHTSA 18V-625)) - NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED. WE RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION AT LEAST FROM ANYONE REGARDING ANY RECALL ON OUR CAR.

THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND IT DOES NOT GIVE A WARNING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONAL.

Vehicle hesitates on accelerating from low speed. It is extremely dangerous and I have nearly been broadsided a number of times. From a rolling start at low speed, depressing the accelerator pedal has no effect.. it feels like an eternity until the engine comes to life. I would say at least two full seconds. And when it finally does come to life, it can be a neck-snapping shocking jolt that will cause passengers to scream. It is my belief that Jaguar Land Rover North America is aware of this issue but has not addressed it for 2018+ L494 Range Rover Sport's with the 5.0L Supercharged V8 engine. I have had the vehicle in at the dealer a number of times for this issue and they state that there is nothing wrong. This vehicle has 518hp and when the powertrain hesitates to respond to the accelerator pedal being depressed, it exacerbates an already very dangerous situation by ultimately slamming the car into gear in a very violent way. The powertrain / transmission is certainly not behaving normally. This is my 3rd Range Rover Sport with the 5.0L V8 engine, and neither of my two prior vehicles experienced this phenomenon. It seems to be applicable to the 2018+ models only. This must be fixed by Jaguar Land Rover!