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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.
This page covers 6 recalls, 18 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover.
18–24 mpg combined
9.8–13.1 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 3 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant pattern in 2020 Range Rover complaints centers on the powertrain, with electrical failures close behind. Several owners of the plug-in hybrid variant report the DC/DC converter failing without warning, leaving the vehicle completely without power while driving. One owner describes a chain of failed repairs, battery, then alternator, then the converter itself, with the part on extended backorder. A separate powertrain complaint describes a loud bang on the highway followed by white smoke, burning oil smell, and oil pooling under the vehicle. On the electrical side, owners report software faults and fault codes keeping the vehicle inoperable for months at a dealer. Brake complaints appear in a couple of reports but without a clear recurring symptom pattern. One isolated report describes a rusting fuel tank on a vehicle the owner says is still within its corrosion warranty.
18
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover has 6 recalls, the most serious involving fire risks: on PHEV models, a failing water pump belt can cause the engine to overheat and leak coolant onto hot turbocharger components, while a blocked engine oil channel can produce an oil leak near ignition sources.
This vehicle is a mild-hybrid model for some recalls and a plug-in hybrid for others, so not all recalls apply to every trim. On the electrical side, the DC-to-DC converter in mild-hybrid models can fail and cut drive power unexpectedly, raising the risk of a crash. A separate visibility concern affects vehicles with the Surround Camera System: water can get into the rearview camera and cause the image to go blank or show a distorted picture while reversing. On PHEV models, the pedestrian warning sound system may not produce enough noise when the vehicle is stationary and moving in reverse, reducing awareness for people on foot nearby. There is also a software issue where the automatic high beam system activates without showing an indicator on the dashboard, leaving the driver unaware that high beams are on and potentially blinding oncoming drivers.
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.
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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
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
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 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
When the vehicle is stopped and backing up, it doesn't produce adequate warning sounds to alert pedestrians. This fails to meet federal safety sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software at no cost to restore proper pedestrian warning sounds.
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.