CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (24 reports).
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
Front Suspension Joint May Crack, Causing Loss of Control
The upper knuckle joint in the front suspension can crack.
Driver's seat belt may not lock during hard braking
Certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles have a driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor that may not lock as intended.
Doors May Appear Closed but Stay Unlatched
Some Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles may have a door latching problem in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System.
Left Door May Not Latch, Risking Opening While Driving
A spring in the keyless latch system on the left front door can stick, so the door may stay unlatched even after it appears closed.
Doors May Look Closed but Stay Unlatched While Driving
Some SUVs have a keyless latching system (KV Latch) that can leave a door appearing closed while it is actually unlatched.
Left Door May Not Latch, Risking Opening While Driving
A spring in the keyless latching system on the left-hand door can stick, so the door may stay unlatched even after it appears closed.
Driver's seat belt may not lock in a hard stop
The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock at the correct force level.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash, which means the air bag may not inflate when it is needed.
Front seatbelts may not tighten in a crash
Front seat belt pretensioners in these vehicles may not work properly.
Doors may unlatch unexpectedly while driving
Certain vehicles have doors that may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
Most common 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 77 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 24 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
What owners report
I purchased this car a week ago, and the engine made a loud noise and shut down in the middle of the roadway, almost caused a rear end collision. I pulled to the side of the road and all the oil was running out of the engine. The mechanic said the plastic timing chain in that model is common to fail, and in my case destroyed the engine block, $24,000 to repair a $16,000 car is insane. This is apparently a know issue with this vehicle and nothing is being done about it.
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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted three times, and each time parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue; however, it could not provide an ETA for when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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.
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.
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 failu
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport questions
Does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Front Suspension Joint May Crack, Causing Loss of Control; Driver's seat belt may not lock during hard braking; Doors May Appear Closed but Stay Unlatched; Left Door May Not Latch, Risking Opening While Driving; Doors May Look Closed but Stay Unlatched While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (24), Engine (14), Suspension (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.