Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% | 46,000 miles |
| 2019 | 3 | 12% | 60,000 miles |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% | 2,000 miles |
| 2017 | 10 | 17% | 15,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% | 120,000 miles |
| 2015 | 5 | 9% | 67,000 miles |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% | 150,000 miles |
| 2013 | 12 | 36% | 85,000 miles |
| 2012 | 20 | 63% | 100,000 miles |
| 2011 | 20 | 32% | 111,000 miles |
| 2010 | 13 | 32% | 109,000 miles |
| 2008 | 3 | 21% | 50,000 miles |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that her husband depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted to the side of the highway and stalled. The contact stated that her husband attempted several times before being able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the destination; however, after returning to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. …
fuel supply line from fuel tank at the engine is leaking on top of the valve cover causing a fire hazzard. The part is not available from the dealership as they said it is on national backorder this line is not damaged in any way and should not be leaking. This needs to be a recall and not the responibility of the customer. The part number from the dealer is LR140080
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. While the vehicle was at a service appointment, the contact was informed that the fuel tank shield was severely corroded. The contact was informed that the fuel tank shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the fuel tank shield was severely corroded. The contact was informed that the fuel tank shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer to file a claim. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed; however, the claim was denied. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
I had my oil changed and mechanic noted both my fuel tank belly pans were heavily corroded, which was odd for a garaged car with lower miles. They recommended reaching out to my dealership since this is a pressing issue that likely should include a recall or warranty. When I researched the issue, it's a known Range Rover Sport design issue, a 2019 should not have this much corrosion and it sounds like condensation pools. Also, the mechanic noted that this likely has been happening for a while. The RI Range Rover dealership inspected my car in August 2025, and didn't flag any issues.
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a prolonged and troubling service experience at Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, related to my 2018 Range Rover Sport (approximately 49,000 miles), and to express dissatisfaction with the handling of a prior related incident. My vehicle has been the dealership approx. 2 weeks with no loaner and me missing days from work and not able to transport my children to school. For past context, In 2023, I experienced a faulty ground stud issue that left me stranded on the highway during my morning commute. I later learned this exact issue had been subject to a recall on the Discovery model - but not on mine - despite identical symptoms. As a result, I was issued a $675 Owner Loyalty Certificate (OLC) by Molly B. of Land Rover USA, which I appreciated, but which I believe did not fully compensate for the risk and inconvenience caused. …
The 2018 model has a significant throttle delay when accelerating the car from a stop, resulting in delay in movement after pressing the accelerator pedal. This can be very dangerous when turning onto busy roads and when accelerating at stop signs, as it takes 1-2 seconds before the car registers that the accelerator pedal has been depressed, and then jolts forward at a high speed to "catch up". Two Land Rover dealers (west chester pa and wayne pa) have confirmed that numerous customers have complained about this issue but they have not been able to fix it and have been researching solutions for months. The service manager in west chester pa confirmed that one of their service technicians, when testing this issue, was almost hit by a moving car in front of the dealership because the car he was driving did not react soon enough after he depressed the acceleration pedal. …
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost motive power. The warning message "No Fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she veered to side of the road and was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the computer software system needed to be updated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The computer software system was updated, and the fuel sensors were replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge remained unchanged and read lower than the correct fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V337000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2011 (20), 2012 (20), 2010 (13), 2013 (12) and 2017 (10) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 32% of all complaints for the 2011.
Is there a recall for Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel system problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 21V-635 (mounting plate/flange, Aug 12, 2021). 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 fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles; 24% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › tank assembly (1 mentions), followed by the delivery › fuel pump › mounting plate/flange (1).
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.