2013 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- About as many complaints as other years 13th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 13th out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 19%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 26owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Land Rover Range Rover 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 12% | 72,550 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 12% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 8% | 79,250 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 8% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 37,525 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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 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 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.
Air bags
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.
Risk: If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P059.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.
Risk: If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and correctly route it, as necessary, free of charge. Any brake vacuum hose that is damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P052.
Air bags
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Range Rover vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to insufficient clearance, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) connector located in the driver and front passenger side seat of the vehicle may become disconnected.
Risk: If the connector becomes disconnected, the driver and/or passenger seat side air bag may not function. In the event of a crash necessitating side air bag deployment, the seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will modify the area around the connector to prevent it from becoming disconnected, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Customers may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is P037.
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
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- 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.
Fuel tanks shields have rotted. I have researched this and it appears that the reason this problem occurs is because of a process called galvanic corrosion. The fuel tank shield is bolted onto an aluminum heat shield, and the pairing of these two different metals accelerates the corrosion. Land…
The metal gas tank shroud (cover) on the bottom of the car is completed rotted away and there is no longer anything protecting the gas tank from rupture. This was brought to my attention by an automotive service center as well as my own visual inspection. My understanding this shroud not only…
Door latch is not locking door in place, yes it is available for inspection. Our safety is at risk due to the door will always be open and it is unlatched if driven. There is a potential hazard to other vehicles on streets and the highway due to this problem. Contacted dealer in San Antonio Texas…
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that the driver's side front door failed to lock. The contact was unable to lock the door electronically or manually. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that…
The contact owned a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph on the highway, the brake pedal was applied but was slow to respond and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact crashed into the rear of a Ford F-150 which crashed into the rear of a…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.