Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% | 6,000 miles |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% | 10,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% | 5,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% | 1,000 miles |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% | 25,000 miles |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% | 100,000 miles |
| 2014 | 9 | 20% | 47,000 miles |
| 2013 | 4 | 12% | 85,000 miles |
| 2011 | 25 | 40% | 77,000 miles |
| 2010 | 13 | 32% | 120,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2008 | 1 | 7% | 54,000 miles |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% | 55,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Carbon fiber hood peeling. This is a safety hazard while driving. This is a common problem among this car. Referenced: LTB01211NAS3 TECHNICAL BULLETIN This was inspected by the manufacturer and they refuse to fix the issue
I am reporting a significant safety issue related to my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport involving sunroof water intrusion that has caused serious electrical failures throughout the vehicle. Shortly after owning the vehicle, I began to notice water leaking from the sunroof area, which has now caused malfunctions in the electrical system. These include: Unresponsive or erratic infotainment and dashboard displays Malfunctioning electronic safety features Water pooling near or inside the footwell Warning lights and errors on the instrument panel Intermittent failure of lights, power seats, and other electronic systems This defect poses a safety hazard because electrical components exposed to water may fail while the vehicle is in operation, possibly leading to loss of vehicle control, disabled safety systems (e.g., airbags or brakes), or electrical shorts that could result in a fire. …
I have taken the vehicle in 6 times for the rear electric lift gate opening randomly on highway and roads. I have had items fall out that could have created an accident. It is know that Land Rover has issues with doors opening and I now am including the lift gate. The issue has not been resolved
When I turned my car on in the morning the stereo was not working and you could hear crackling. I then was dropping my son off at school and we were going slow because we were in the school zone.maybe 5-10 MPH I smelled smoke and then looked back and saw smoke coming from inside the car where the reading light is in the back. I had to park my truck at my dads car because I did not feel safe driving it. I googled and found that a lot of Range Rover have a faulty sunroof to where water leaks causing electrical damage. This was also what the Range Rover specialist told me he has seen happen. My truck model however has yet to be recalled. But there are other models that have been recalled for this sunroof issue. It is clearly something Land Rover vehicles have an issue with. I am out of warranty just a month ago. …
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the rear liftgate inadvertently opened, causing the alarm system to be activated. The contact disconnected the battery to deactivate the alarm system. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 100,100.
Rear driver side door opened while the vehicle was in motion. The original recall of this issue was reportedly completed in 2016 (this was prior to me owning the vehicle). The same door now has issues unlocking. The safety concern is the potential of my child in the backseat having an open door while the car is driving or being unable to open the door to get my child out of the car in an emergency. The problem of unlatching while in motion was part of previous recall and my local dealership confirmed the vehicle underwent the recall and correction on 02/25/2016. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms were identified prior to the issue. The door unlatching while in motion occurred one time in the summer of 2022. The inability to unlock and open the same door occurs several times per week without a known consistent pattern of when it may occur. …
I purchased a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (VIN: [redacted] ) from AutoNation USA Wesley Chapel on May 17, 2025. Shortly after purchase, the driver-side door latch recall issue manifested when the door unexpectedly opened while the vehicle was traveling at highway speed. The incident was documented at the time it occurred. The vehicle was later serviced by AutoNation on August 26, 2025, where they stated the latch had been addressed. However, the NHTSA recall database still shows Manufacturer Recall N975 as incomplete for this VIN. This raises concern that the recall repair may not have been properly performed or reported, or that the vehicle was sold with an open safety recall that should have been identified and remedied prior to sale. …
On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, while my wife and daughter were driving in downtown [redacted] , the front passenger door spontaneously opened at [redacted] while the vehicle was in motion. This occurred despite the door being properly closed and latched. Fortunately, my daughter was wearing her seatbelt and was not injured, but this incident created a terrifying and life-threatening situation. Due to the dealerships being closed, I was forced to secure the door with ties to safely transport my family back to [redacted] . On April 7th, 2026, I dropped the car off at the dealer for repair of the safety recall. Most concerning is that my vehicle was in the care of the Richfield Land Rover dealership in March 19th, 2025 for several days for an engine oil leak repair totaling $6,718. …
Related recalls (4)
Structure › Frame and members
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Cracks may develop in the rear subframe.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026.
Structure › Exterior trim
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.
Structure › Body
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Range Rover and Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The body panels may not be bonded properly, reducing the structural strength of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install two rivets and apply sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Structure › Body
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The upper cover on the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler assembly. If the spoiler has not delaminated, a new adhesive will be applied to fully secure the upper spoiler cover.
NHTSA investigations
Spoiler Cover Detachment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaints received from the public and complaint data submitted by Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLR) in response to the Information Request (IR) letter for PE20-007. ODI identified a total of 132 non-duplicative reports alleging incidents in which the spoiler cover detached from the certain Range Rover vehicles while in motion, including 3 resulting in broken…
Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2011 (25), 2010 (13), 2014 (9) and 2015 (6) model years. Body complaints make up 40% of all complaints for the 2011.
Is there a recall for Land Rover Range Rover Sport body problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 26V-613 (frame and members, Sep 24, 2026); 26V-097 (exterior trim, Feb 19, 2026); 23V-872 (body, Dec 21, 2023). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Land Rover Range Rover Sport body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles; 29% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (56 mentions), followed by the body › door (3).
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.