2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Sport years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That ranks 8th out of 22 Range Rover Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (15 complaints, 45%), typically at around 132 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 33owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 15 | 45% | 132 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 24% | 4,320 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 15% | 8,660 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 12% | 132 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 9% | 1,050 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 6% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 6% | 4,320 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (5)
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera for damage. If no damage is found, the camera will be fitted with a new seal. If damage is found, the camera will be replaced and calibrated. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N901. These vehicles were previously recalled under 24V-023 for this same issue and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software; exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with Continental Surround Camera Systems. The back-up camera system may fail to display the rearview image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: Failure to display the rearview image will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N367.
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
Risk: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Lower control arms failing, rubber gone creating uneven tire wear, driftng when driving and going over bumps. Less than 60k miles
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 10 MPH on the highway, the engine overheated, with the engine warning light illuminated. The driver exited the highway and was able to safely stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an…
I recently noticed rust forming on both sides of the fuel tank support shields. The manual says that these shields are directly connected to the fuel tanks and that if rust develops further then the tanks could fall.
Coolant leak due to poorly made plastic part above the supercharger. High risk of fire and overheating due to land rover's poor design. OEM unwilling to help.
The engine coolant pipe cross over on top of the engine and the the one in the rear are made of plastic and is a known failure point. One simple search and it is known that its a super common problem that should be recalled and fixed. This is an engineering oversight and cost the car owner over…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.