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At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension upper knuckle joint can crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
This page covers 10 recalls, 50 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Steering is the dominant concern owners of the 2015 Range Rover Sport report, accounting for the largest share of complaints by a wide margin. Across multiple filings, owners describe being notified of a steering-related issue but unable to get their vehicles repaired because parts are unavailable, in some cases for four months or longer, leaving them with vehicles they say are unsafe to drive. Suspension draws the second-highest complaint volume, though the narratives there are less detailed in aggregate. Engine complaints, while fewer in number, follow a consistent pattern: owners report intermittent stalling at various speeds accompanied by the check engine light and other warning indicators illuminating, with the condition recurring even after multiple dealer visits.
50
Total Complaints
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 10 recalls, the most serious involving wheel lug nuts that can crack and detach, leaving a wheel unable to stay secured to the vehicle, and a front suspension upper knuckle joint that can crack and cause a suspension arm to break free, resulting in loss of steering control.
Two recalls involve the engine connecting rods on vehicles with the 3.0L V6 supercharged engine: the connecting rod can separate from the crankshaft, seizing the engine and raising the risk of a crash. On the door latch side, three related recalls cover the keyless latching system, where doors can appear closed but remain unlatched and swing open while driving; prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for some vehicles. The front passenger airbag can be disabled during a crash due to a fault in the passenger seat sensor system, reducing occupant protection. The second-row seat back, particularly the center section, may not latch properly, which can prevent the seatbelt from restraining a rear occupant in a crash. There is also a brake concern: a misrouted brake vacuum hose can wear through and develop a hole, causing a complete loss of power brake assist and significantly extending stopping distances.
At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension upper knuckle joint can crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Keyless Vehicle Latching System may not work properly, causing doors to appear closed while actually being unlatched and able to open unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the keyless latch system, disable it if needed, and update its software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Keyless Vehicle Latching System may fail to fully latch the doors, so they appear closed but are actually unlatched.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the KV system, disable KV mechanisms if needed, and update the KV Latch software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row seat back, particularly in the center section, may fail to latch properly, potentially allowing the seat to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the second row seat mechanism as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The door latch mechanism may release unexpectedly after the door is closed, causing the door to unlatch while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the keyless entry software at no cost to reprogram the door latch system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheel lug nuts may crack and separate from the wheel hub studs, potentially causing wheels to become loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all wheel nuts with new ones at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The occupant classification system may incorrectly identify a light adult front seat passenger, causing the front air bag to turn off when it should be active.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the occupant classification system software at no cost to correct passenger detection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine bolts that secure the big end bearing caps to the connecting rods may not be tight enough and could loosen, causing engine knocking. If driven in this condition, the engine could seize and stop, losing power steering and brake assist.
What the fix does
The affected engine will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The connecting rod bolts in the 3.0L V6 supercharged engine may not be tightened properly. This can cause the connecting rod to separate from the crankshaft, which seizes the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake vacuum hose may be routed incorrectly, allowing it to rub against something and develop a hole.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and correctly route the brake vacuum hose, and replace any damaged hose at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
