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At a glance
What can fail
The DC/DC converter may fail, preventing the 12-volt battery from charging. This triggers a red warning message. Continued driving could cause loss of power to the wheels or lights.
This page covers 10 recalls, 15 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
18–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.1 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Owners of the 2019 Range Rover Sport report two main trouble areas: engine cooling problems and electrical system failures. On the engine side, multiple owners describe recurring coolant loss, overheating warnings, and at least one instance of the vehicle needing to be towed after overheating on the highway, even after repairs like crossover pipe replacement and pressure testing. The electrical complaints center on sudden, complete power loss while driving at highway speeds. Owners describe a red battery warning appearing, followed within minutes by the vehicle losing steering, lighting, and all controls. Several of these incidents ended with the vehicle unable to restart. A smaller number of owners report the infotainment system going dark, taking climate controls, including defrost and heat, offline with it.
15
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
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.
The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 10 recalls, with the most serious being multiple fire and engine failure risks, including a crankshaft pulley bolt that can fracture and cause sudden engine failure.
Three separate fire risks affect this vehicle. On plug-in hybrid models, a water pump drive belt can detach, allowing the engine to overheat until a coolant pipe ruptures and leaks fluid onto the turbocharger heat shield, which can ignite. Separately, a blocked oil channel in the engine cam carrier can cause oil to leak onto hot components, and on vehicles that received a replacement engine, the oil filter housing can crack over time and leak oil in the same way. The mild-hybrid electrical system carries its own concern: the DC/DC converter can fail, leaving the 12-volt battery without charge and potentially cutting power to the drivetrain and exterior lights while driving.
On the visibility side, water can get into the rearview camera on vehicles with a Surround Camera System, causing the image to go blank or appear distorted while reversing. There is also a software issue where the automatic high beam system activates without showing any indicator on the instrument cluster, so the driver has no way of knowing the high beams are on, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The DC/DC converter may fail, preventing the 12-volt battery from charging. This triggers a red warning message. Continued driving could cause loss of power to the wheels or lights.
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What the fix does
Land Rover will send instructions by mail. The repair procedure is being finalized and will be provided to owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The DC-DC converter can fail due to a faulty boost control microchip. This failure stops the 12-volt charging system and can cause loss of engine power and exterior lights.
What the fix does
The repair procedure is being developed. Owners will receive notification letters starting June 12, 2026, with repair details to follow.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The oil filter housing on certain replacement engines may be manufactured with defects that cause it to crack over time, leading to oil leaks onto hot engine components.
What the fix does
Land Rover will instruct dealers to replace the oil filter housing assembly before installing each affected engine in a vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the rearview camera, causing the image to not display or appear distorted on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera. If undamaged, a new seal will be installed. If damaged, the camera will be replaced and recalibrated.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the rearview camera on the Surround Camera System, causing the rearview camera image to not display or appear distorted on the display.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and either add a new seal or replace the camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The water pump pulley drive belt can become damaged or detach, causing the engine to overheat. An overheated engine may rupture the coolant elbow pipe, leaking coolant onto the turbocharger heat shield.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine coolant elbow and turbocharger feed coolant pipe at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The water pump drive belt may become damaged and detach, causing the engine to overheat. This can rupture the coolant elbow, leaking coolant onto the turbocharger heatshield. This affects plug-in hybrid models only.
What the fix does
A dealership will replace the engine coolant elbow and turbocharger feed coolant pipe to prevent coolant leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine cam carrier oil channel may become blocked, potentially causing oil to leak from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the engine cam carrier and replace it and related parts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Auto High Beam system automatically turns on the high beams, but the instrument cluster doesn't display that they're on, failing to notify the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to fix the display notification in the instrument cluster.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley may fracture, potentially causing engine failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
