2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Sport years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That ranks 10th out of 22 Range Rover Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (13 complaints, 41%), typically at around 66,033 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 41% | 66,033 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 38% | 74,228 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 25% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 13% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 41,753 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 41,753 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 6% | 41,753 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 143,764 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:mounting plate/flange
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle experienced a complete electrical failure while driving. The vehicle is a 2012 Range Rover Sport. At approximately 25 mph, the engine shut off, all exterior and interior lights went out, and the steering wheel locked in the straightâahead position. I temporarily lost control of the…
My 2012 Range Rover HSE Sport, after repeated calls and asking to speak to the appropriate parties about my car, finally got a call and said that the the safety recall was completed to [XXX] and I could pick up my car. He/She said that I would need an engine and I just needed to come in a pick up…
The Jaguar range Rover dealership refused to fix the safety recall on my 2012 Range Rover. My car had been at the dealership JLR Midlothian VA since March 20,2026. They stated that there was no loaner car until April 13, 2026, possibly. Brian was the senior advisor sharing the information. I rented…
Unknown. The engine overheated engulf in heavy smoke.disabled.
The fuel tank holder is rusted out and is a known issue on this model. Land Rover used materials that are prone to severe corrosion and I feel like my fuel tank will fall off at any moment and is unsafe to drive.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover Sport model years, the 2012 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.