Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport across 18 model years. The 2020 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “electrical fault” (9% of reports).
- 115electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electrical fault: mentioned in 10 of 115 complaints (9%)
- Stop safely: mentioned in 6 of 115 complaints (5%)
- Software update: mentioned in 6 of 115 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Range Rover Sport | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Range Rover Sport | 8 | 44% | 16,000 |
| 2023 Range Rover Sport | 13 | 57% | — |
| 2022 Range Rover Sport | 9 | 64% | 61,000 |
| 2021 Range Rover Sport | 5 | 45% | — |
| 2020 Range Rover Sport | 18 | 38% | 6,700 |
| 2019 Range Rover Sport | 9 | 35% | 40,300 |
| 2018 Range Rover Sport | 8 | 24% | 4,320 |
| 2017 Range Rover Sport | 6 | 10% | 39,127 |
| 2016 Range Rover Sport | 5 | 6% | 64,156 |
| 2015 Range Rover Sport | 5 | 9% | 60 |
| 2014 Range Rover Sport | 8 | 18% | 15,000 |
| 2013 Range Rover Sport | 4 | 12% | 117,850 |
| 2012 Range Rover Sport | 3 | 9% | 41,753 |
| 2011 Range Rover Sport | 2 | 3% | 5,300 |
| 2010 Range Rover Sport | 4 | 10% | 17,164 |
| 2009 Range Rover Sport | 3 | 38% | 107,500 |
| 2006 Range Rover Sport | 4 | 15% | 111,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Electrical system:software; tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Model years: 2020, 2021
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 20-inch, 21-inch, or 22-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) recommended pressure has been set incorrectly in the instrument cluster. As a result, the TPMS warning light will not illuminate when tire pressure reaches 25% below the cold inflation pressure stated on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, possibly causing tire tread separation, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N494.
Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2017
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/panel
Model years: 2017
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.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Model years: 2006
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
Risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ecu) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part required for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
1. On June 30, 2026, it suffered a total loss of electrical power at highway speed on I-85. 2. Land Rover Greenville, under the direction of JLR Technical Assistance, has made three unsuccessful attempts to repair the same defect. 3. The vehicle has now been out of service for more than 3 months…
they have failed to come up with a fix for this and am concerned that I will be stuck somewhere on the side of the road, or could be passing someone if this happens and the car will lose power while I am passing someone. this recall needs a fix for this car. I checked with the dealer the week of…
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Repair Order/Invoice No.: XXX NHTSA Recall No.: 26V248 Land Rover Recall No.: D126/H575 I received a Land Rover safety-recall notification in June 2026 concerning the DC/DC converter on my vehicle. The recall is identified by NHTSA as 26V248 and by Land…
The car experienced a complete electrical failure. Exactly like the recall D126 warns about. This engineering fix is taking too long. They should simply replace the DC/DC converter. I was stuck in the middle of the intersection and had to have my car towed, battery replaced. They are slow playing…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Land Rover Range Rover Sports have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about electrical system for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport electrical system?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical fault”, in 10 of 115 complaints, followed by “stop safely” (6).
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