Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport. The contact stated that a fuel odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The contact then called several dealers about the recall and was informed by each dealer that parts were not yet available. As the failure worsened, the contact took the vehicle to Land Rover Troy (1815 Maplelawn Drive, Troy, MI 48084) where they confirmed that the fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank had cracked. The contact was informed that since parts were not available, she had to pay out of pocket for a temporary replacement and that she might be reimbursed through the manufacturer for the repair. The manufacturer was notified but had not yet responded. …
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated after entering and starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong odor of gasoline coming from the interior of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle, inspected the vehicle but found no fuel leaks. Several days later the fuel odor was still evident. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer several weeks later for other repairs and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The brake, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that fuel was leaking in the front of vehicle near the engine. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a fuel odor present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started leaking oil. The vehicle then lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign 21V635000: (Fuel System, Gasoline) for which the VIN was included. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
At the beginning of the year my car started going into limp mode and shutting down. I had it inspected and the purge valve was faulty and I paid to have it replaced in august 2021. In the past month it's started dying while driving, mostly as I'm pulling up to a stoplight. The engine will sputter and it will completely die while the car is in drive which means I loose controll of the steering wheel even while it's still moving. I just had it inspected and it's the same issue, the purge valve I've just replaced is stuck closed. So this will be the 3rd purge valve this car has had in a 4 month period. I'm afraid this is going to cause me to have an accident and it's the same thing over and over so it sounds like it's a faulty part.
I was making a u-turn onto a busy 4 lane highway which the speed limit was 45mph. Once I made my turn the truck starting putting and not going over 5mph. There was a very loud smell of gas. I barely made off the highway away from the incoming traffic. On the dash Restricted Performance was illuminated. I had to get the vehicle towed. I was terrified because my daughter and I commute everyday and that issue with fuel could have been horrific. I called the dealer they advised me that the part for the recall is depleted and it could be weeks or even months before they hear anything.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was also on the interior of the vehicle. The contact exited and inspected the vehicle and noticed gasoline leaking from underneath of vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Mounting plate/flange
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022.
NHTSA investigations
Fuel Tank Outlet Flange Leak
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20-018 on November 5th, 2020, to investigate fuel leak allegations in vehicles equipped with fuel tank outlet flange Part Number AH229039AB. ODI based the investigation on six consumer complaints it had received and, using information gathered from RQ19-004, five field reports and 200 warranty claims in the subject vehicles.
Fuel System complaints in other Range Rover Sport years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 32% of the model year's 63 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump › mounting plate/flange (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 21V-635 (mounting plate/flange, Aug 12, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 111,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.