2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis.  ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles.  Fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in the driver’s inability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. ODI reviewed information supplied by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in response to Information Request letters as well as reviewed the data with JLR on numerous occasions. ODI further reviewed relevant data on a peer vehicle with a significantly similar steering knuckle design, the MY 2014 through 2017 Range Rover.  Much of the information is contradictory and requires a deeper analysis that is available in an Engineering Analysis. On August 5, 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) filed safety recall 25V514.  This recall covers certain MY 2014 and all MY 2015-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.  The remedy for recall 25V514 addresses knuckles with and without a visible fracture.  Knuckles that have developed a visible fracture will be replaced with a new knuckle of a substantially similar design.  Knuckles with no fracture visibly present will have a brace attached to the upper portion of the front steering knuckle.  JLR states that the purpose of the brace is to prevent the component from completely separating should a fracture develop. NHTSA continues to receive allegations of fractures occurring in the front steering knuckles of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.  Two of the most recent VOQs received by ODI involve front steering knuckle fractures occurring on MY 2020 and MY 2021 Range Rover L405 vehicles.  ODI will continue to investigate the component design and assess the potential safety risk as part of this Engineering Analysis and evaluate the recall remedies for Recall 25V514.  Further, the scope of this Engineering Analysis will be expanded to include MY 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles as they have a substantially similar component design. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

I am submitting this complaint regarding our Range Rover Sport HSE P400 due to ongoing mechanical issues and the unacceptable service experience we have encountered with Land Rover. We have brought our vehicle to the dealership approximately six times for the same recurring issue. The vehicle repeatedly displays battery warning lights, experiences starting issues, and ultimately will not start. Despite multiple visits and attempts to resolve the problem, Land Rover has yet to identify and permanently correct the underlying issue. Throughout these visits, we have been given different explanations and advised to pay for or address different repairs, including: Replacing the battery. Repairing a leaking pipe. Being informed that oil particles were found and that the oil filter had not been changed. Most recently, being told that the starter may be the cause of the problem. We have continued to cooperate with the dealership, follow its recommendations, and bring the vehicle back whenever the same issue occurs. However, after six visits, we are still dealing with the same problem. It is extremely concerning that a vehicle requiring repeated service for the same symptoms has not received a definitive diagnosis or a lasting repair. What makes this situation even more frustrating is the dealership's refusal to provide us with a courtesy vehicle. We were told that because we did not originally purchase the vehicle from their dealership, and because we have supposedly exhausted the available discounts, we would need to arrange and pay for our own rental vehicle. We find this reasoning unacceptable. We are bringing a Land Rover vehicle to an authorized Land Rover dealership for repairs, not requesting a personal favor. The fact that we purchased the vehicle elsewhere should not determine whether we receive reasonable assistance while our vehicle is repeatedly being serviced for unresolved mechanical problems. Furthermore, we should not be financially penalized or lef

NHTSA ID

11775813

Incident

Oct 12, 2026

My vehicle started showing a battery high voltage error light and was coming on and off at random times while driving. I reported this to the JLR dealership and they scheduled an appointment to have it serviced. Even though the vehicle was showing signs of battery issues which was an active known recall, they never checked it or mentioned it. They advised that I needed a main battery which cost me almost $1,000. As soon as I cranked the vehicle to leave, the light came on again. I went back inside to advise that it wasn’t the main battery because the light is still on. They advised that their loaner fleet was low and said it was safe to drive. They were going to schedule a second service the following week. I emailed them the next morning to advise that I was traveling for work at the end of the week and did not feel safe driving that vehicle. They called me right after to advise that I should not worry, it was probably the BMS reset and it was in fact safe to drive. I left that Sunday headed out of town. One and half hours into the drive the car first threw an electrical fault detection warning. I was driving over 70 mph on a major highway in heavy traffic. Shortly after several other lights came on one after the other. electrical then ABS ,traction , etc. The vehicle then completely lost power and by the grace of god I was able to limp over to a shoulder of the highway in a curve. I had no lights or power to the vehicle. I immediately called [XXX] to assist before I was run over by another vehicle. They had to standby with lights for over an hour waiting for a tow truck. The service center is now telling me that corporate refuses to fix the recall for the DCDC converter and that the problem is the second battery. They will not fix the recall even though they have the microchip to fix it per the service department but they are saving them for the cars that actually breakdown! They are now asking me to pay an additional 3000 to replace the swing battery. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT

NHTSA ID

11774758

Incident

Oct 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. During an inspection, the technician discovered that the fuel tank cover protectors were rusted and the fuel tank was visible. The dealer confirmed that the covers needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 87,000.

NHTSA ID

11773277

Incident

Oct 6, 2026

Mileage

87,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part required for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power, and a "Shutdown" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where a diagnostic evaluation revealed that the DC-DC converter had failed and required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11770964

Incident

Sep 12, 2026

Mileage

60,000 mi

My vehicle is currently subject to NHTSA recall # 26V-248. Then I started getting a check engine light with codes P0A1F-96 and P0A7B which are directly related to the recall. I took the vehicle to a Land Rover dealership and was told they are unrelated. My vehicle has only 46,000 miles on it and I was told I needed a new MHEV lithium Ion battery and that I would have to pay for it out of pocket. These batteries should last well over 100K miles if not for the direct problems caused by the recall. Having to pay for this out of pocket rather than the dealership covering it seems completely unfair.

NHTSA ID

11768191

Incident

Sep 25, 2026

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Repair Order/Invoice No.: XXX NHTSA Recall No.: 26V248 Land Rover Recall No.: D126/H575 I received a Land Rover safety-recall notification in June 2026 concerning the DC/DC converter on my vehicle. The recall is identified by NHTSA as 26V248 and by Land Rover as D126/H575. The subsequent failure of my vehicle involved the exact component identified in the recall. On or about XXX, my vehicle experienced a charging-system fault and would not start. I brought the vehicle to Jaguar Land Rover Van Nuys/[XXX]. The dealer's own repair documentation states: "DC / DC converter internal failure." The dealer further documented that the charging system was producing approximately 11 volts. The dealer then: Removed/replaced the DC/DC converter. My vehicle subsequently experienced the exact condition described in the recall, and the dealer diagnosed the exact recalled component as having an internal failure. I was charged $2522.59 for the repairs of the DC/DC converter and battery replacement due to low voltage. NHTSA states that recall repairs are to be performed free of charge at the manufacturer's dealership. I was informed that I needed a second letter of notification for reimbursement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11767215

Incident

Sep 22, 2026

My 2020 Range Rover Sport suffered a critical Red Suspension Failure causing the vehicle to rock uncontrollably while driving, forcing me to tow it.

NHTSA ID

11765276

Incident

Sep 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hybrid. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “Add Coolant” was displayed. After adding coolant to the coolant reservoir, the message remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant was leaking from the pipes and elbows. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. The mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V221000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

NHTSA ID

11764927

Incident

Jan 1, 2026

Mileage

90,000 mi

May experience loss of power, rattling from underside of the vehicle and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the instrument cluster. The root cause of the symptoms is the catalytic converter over temperature.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0496-00 may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offline state and no longer communicates or functions as intended. This can result in illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), loss of start/stop functionality and no communication during diagnostic sessions.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Catalyst Over Temperature

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), loss of start/stop functionality and no communication during diagnostic sessions.