The most-reported Range Rover Sport run is SALSK2D49CA (2012 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 21% of reports; 2010 is the worst model year at 2.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns for Range Rover Sport model years 2006–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 192 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 8% of every Range Rover Sport complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALSK2D49CA•••••• | 2012 | — | 1 | |
| SALSK2D40BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| SALSK2D44AA•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| SALSK2D49AA•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| SALSK2D46BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| SALWR2SU9LA•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| SALWR2SU7LA•••••• | 2020 | 1 | — | |
| SAL1L9FU8PA•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| SALSH2E43BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| SALSK2D47BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| SALSF2D41BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| SALSK2D44BA•••••• | 2011 | — | — |
Each of the other 180 Range Rover Sport runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 229 Range Rover Sport VINs so far, most often 2024, 2025, 2021 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Land Rover Range Rover Sport the gap between build years is 1.9×: a 2010 car draws 2.3 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 10 | — | |
| 2021 | 11 | 9 | — | |
| 2020 | 45 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 33 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 33 | 23 | — | |
| 2011 | 59 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 36 | 16 | — | |
| 2009 | 7 | 6 | — | |
| 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2006 | 23 | 16 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2010 at 2.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.2. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 21% of everything Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners report: Electrical System, 70 of 313 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | |
| Fuel System | — | 1 | |
| Gasoline | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 55 recall campaigns on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V599000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter | 2019–2024 |
| 26V248000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter | 2019–2024 |
| 23V044000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication | 2019–2023 |
| 24V023000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2018–2022 |
| 24V364000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2018–2022 |
| 26V097000 | Structure:exterior Trim | 2023–2026 |
26V599000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2019: 7 years on the road before the recall.
The Range Rover Sport against its rivals
The Range Rover Sport draws 1.6 complaints per production run; the Toyota Highlander 2.9, the Hyundai Palisade 4 and the Dodge Durango 4.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 313 | 192 | 4.5% | |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,259 | 1,799 | 8.3% | |
| Hyundai Palisade | 2,431 | 602 | 2.2% | |
| Dodge Durango | 11,502 | 2,416 | 4.9% |
How serious were they
Of the 313 reports on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 4.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 313 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 14 (4.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 6 (1.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport share of that is 313 complaints over 192 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 313 NHTSA complaints from 192 Range Rover Sport runs and 55 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Range Rover Sport production run has the most complaints?
SALSK2D49CA, a 2012 build, with 5 complaints. The typical Range Rover Sport run has 1.6.
Which Range Rover Sport years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2010 is heaviest at 2.3 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.2.
Does the Range Rover Sport get more complaints than the Toyota Highlander?
No: 1.6 complaints per production run for the Range Rover Sport against 2.9 for the Toyota Highlander.
How many Range Rover Sport complaints involve a crash?
4.5% of 313 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 6 involved a fire.
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