2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Sport years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 11 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is the most of any Range Rover Sport model year in the database (22 years). The most reported problem area is steering (24 complaints, 31%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 11 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 77owner complaints
- 11safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 24 | 31% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 18% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 14% | 126,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | 53,627 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 64,156 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 6% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 105,868 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 120,311 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (11)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
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.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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:latch
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Risk: An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N459.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Risk: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N336.
Seat belts
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N026.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.
Seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
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.
I purchased this car a week ago, and the engine made a loud noise and shut down in the middle of the roadway, almost caused a rear end collision. I pulled to the side of the road and all the oil was running out of the engine. The mechanic said the plastic timing chain in that model is common to…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH in the driveway, the rear latch opened unexpectedly. The trunk ajar message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering) and…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the suspension fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed front knuckle and suspension failure. The dealer confirmed…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Owners most often report steering, engine, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Yes, 11 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.