2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 13, 2026 · 59 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Range Rover Sport years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That ranks 3rd out of 22 Range Rover Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (22 complaints, 37%), typically at around 67,408 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems

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

Steering22 · ~67,408 mi
Suspension12
Fuel/propulsion System8 · ~6,253 mi
Unknown or Other8 · ~140 mi
Engine7 · ~15,000 mi
Electrical System6 · ~39,127 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~46,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~52,628 mi
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes2 · ~34,070 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering2237%67,408——
Suspension1220%———
Fuel/propulsion System814%6,253——
Unknown or Other814%140——
Engine712%15,000——
Electrical System610%39,127——
Fuel System, Gasoline23%46,000——
Power Train23%52,628——
Seat Belts23%———
Service Brakes23%34,070——
Vehicle Speed Control23%46,500——
Air Bags12%———
Forward Collision Avoidance12%46,500——
Structure12%1,100——
Tires12%———
Wheels12%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 26 complaints
2017: 4201742018: 2201822019: 1201912020: 1202012021: 4202142022: 2202222023: 3202332024: 4202442025: 122025122026: 26202626

n = 59 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (6)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

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.

Seat belts:front:retractorApr 5, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V219000 · 14,812 vehicles

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.

Seat beltsMay 9, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V350000 · 16,186 vehicles

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.

Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasolineMay 23, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V337000 · 1,917 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.

Risk: If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelOct 26, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V679000 · 21,998 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N124.

Seat belts:pretensionerDec 29, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V942000 · 13,500 vehicles

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.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

Structural Support/Shielding on Fuel Tank rusted away due to a well-documented galvanic corrosion issue for 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The joining of uncoated disparate metal surfaces leads to a hyper-corrosion event of the shield, which can cause fuel tank to drop onto roadway during normal…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756712

'Hood Open' Warning on Dash: message on the instrument cluster, even when the hood is securely closed. Alarm Randomly Triggering: A faulty hood latch switch can also trick the vehicle's security system into thinking the hood is being opened, causing the alarm to go off unexpectedly, often in the…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755465

I am reporting a vehicle safety concern regarding a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport purchased from Carvana on February 27, 2026. The vehicle was delivered with 19-inch wheels. I subsequently obtained an official parts quote from Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead — Land Rover's authorized…

Wheels · received Jul 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753896

There as been a recall on this Range Rover for 1 year with no remedy. Range Rover customer service offers no answers or help. Dealership inspects vehicles at no cost. How ever with out the recall being fixed this vehicle is useless and unsafe. How long is it resonance to wait for a remedy. Over a…

Steering · received Jul 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747597

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge remained unchanged and read lower than the correct fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747778

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Owners most often report steering, suspension, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 22 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.