2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2026 · 55 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Range Rover Sport years
Far more complaints than other years 4th of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That ranks 4th out of 22 Range Rover Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (17 complaints, 31%), typically at around 91,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are 9 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering17 · ~91,000 mi
Engine11 · ~86,000 mi
Suspension11 · ~109,000 mi
Structure6 · ~85,050 mi
Unknown or Other6 · ~25,000 mi
Electrical System5 · ~60 mi
Power Train5 · ~500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System4 · ~350 mi
Vehicle Speed Control4 · ~500 mi
Air Bags2 · ~20,679 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1731%91,000——
Engine1120%86,000——
Suspension1120%109,000——
Structure611%85,050——
Unknown or Other611%25,000——
Electrical System59%60——
Power Train59%500——
Fuel/propulsion System47%350——
Vehicle Speed Control47%500——
Air Bags24%20,679——
Latches/locks/linkages24%84,000——
Service Brakes24%———
Forward Collision Avoidance12%———
Fuel System, Gasoline12%67,000——
Lane Departure12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 14 complaints
2015: 5201552016: 1201612019: 2201922020: 2202022021: 3202132022: 5202252023: 4202342024: 122024122025: 7202572026: 14202614

n = 55 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (9)

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Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:armAug 8, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V514000 · 121,509 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.

Risk: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchJul 2, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V387000 · 6,211 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.

Risk: Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchMay 24, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V392000 · 65,385 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.

Risk: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.

Seats:mid/rear assemblySep 25, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V600000 · 856 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the second row seat back may not latch properly, especially in the center section.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back is not properly latched, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row seat mechanism, replacing it as required, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P072.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchJun 17, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V385000 · 65,372 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.

Risk: If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsFeb 18, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V092000 · 28 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and LR4 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.

Risk: If one or more of the wheel lug nuts crack or detach from the wheel hub, the remaining lug nuts may be unable to keep the wheel secured to the vehicle. If the wheel detaches, loss of vehicle control would result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts with new wheel nuts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P056.

Air bagsFeb 18, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V093000 · 61,793 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.

Risk: If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P059.

Engine and engine cooling:engineFeb 6, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V069000 · 2 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.

Risk: If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 28, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V042000 · 29,311 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.

Risk: If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and correctly route it, as necessary, free of charge. Any brake vacuum hose that is damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P052.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Front Steering Knuckle Fractures (EA26003) — opened Apr 24, 2026, still open.
  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
  • Front Steering Knuckle Fractures (PE25006) — opened Jun 27, 2025, closed Apr 24, 2026, led to recall 25V514.
  • Door latch failure (EA18004) — opened Jul 2, 2018, closed Oct 17, 2019, led to recall 19V390000.
  • Door Latch Open While Driving (RQ17005) — opened Aug 4, 2017, closed Jul 3, 2018.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Jaguar Land Rover Dallas is actively retaliating against a safety recall complaint. They are refusing a workmanship review and have issued a predatory $10,000 quote to replace the exact suspension components their technicians completely disassembled four days ago.

Suspension · received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767784

The gas tank shield on my 2015 Range Rover Sport appears to be severely rusted and corroded\. This shield is designed to support and protect the fuel tank, so significant corrosion could potentially compromise its structural integrity and create a safety concern if it is not repaired or replaced\…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763963

My insurance company notified me about Recall Campaign D019, and according to official NHTSA guidelines, where cracks are found, the front suspension knuckle must be replaced immediately at no charge. The dealership's local staff professionally inspected my vehicle and confirmed that the component…

Steering · received Jun 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743865

The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection…

Steering · received May 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11739046

The contact owns a (YMM) 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…

Steering · received May 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11738545

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Owners most often report steering, engine, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 17 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Yes, 9 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 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 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.