2011 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 28, 2025 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Range Rover years
Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 21st out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 50,400 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2011 Land Rover Range Rover problems

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

Air Bags6 · ~50,400 mi
Engine4 · ~89,446 mi
Fuel/propulsion System4 · ~75,000 mi
Unknown or Other3 · ~94,000 mi
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1 · ~88,936 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~115 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags640%50,400——
Engine427%89,446——
Fuel/propulsion System427%75,000——
Unknown or Other320%94,000——
Electrical System17%———
Service Brakes17%88,936——
Vehicle Speed Control17%115——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 4 complaints
2016: 3201632017: 4201742018: 3201832019: 4201942025: 120251

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (3)

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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleJan 8, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V015000 · 8,480 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P084.

Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleMay 27, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V374000 · 34,738 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P081.

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 27, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V039000 · 74,648 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.

Risk: If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054.

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.

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 vehicle on [XXX] The vehicle was delivered to me on January 15th. This incident occurred [XXX]. The Engine system failed and is available for inspection. The engine failed and began smoking profusely which inhabited my ability to see as well as other drivers within distance, which…

Electrical System · received Jan 28, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11639160

This issue occurred immediately after land rover replace the recalled airbags with a complimentary oil change. My mechanic says the timing chain guides wear pre maturely causing knock in motor which could lead to catastrophic failure. There is an updated timing chain , however this job is 2-4k…

Engine · received Nov 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11280657

The car was leaking gasoline. Like another complaint on this site and others on the internet, a plastic flange on the fuel pump cracks. The dealership has no idea of this known problem. I believe this should be a recall item because leaking fuel is unsafe and can cause a catastrophic fire…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 16, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11220440

When i'm driving on the parkway the vehicle accelerates on it's own to 100mph+ then it cuts off.

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jun 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11217439

2011 land rover range. Consumer writes in regards to knocking noise coming from engine. *ld the consumer stated the brakes were bad and unsafe. *tr

Engine · received Feb 26, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11175652

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover?

Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover model years, the 2011 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.