2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls and problems

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 7 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.

Recalls
7
Complaints
23
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls

Recall 26V-599: Electrical System

Reported Sep 17, 2026 · 23,677 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

Recall 26V-248: Electrical System

Reported Apr 17, 2026 · 170,169 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

Recall 26V-097: Structure

Reported Feb 19, 2026 · 178 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is D095.

Recall 23V-871: Exterior Lighting

Reported Dec 21, 2023 · 4,347 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. Moisture may accumulate in the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, which can cause the right-side exterior vehicle lights, including the brake, outer marker, reversing, and turn indicator lights to fail to illuminate.

Risk: Exterior lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N830.

Recall 23V-324: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported May 4, 2023 · 12,587 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover and 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The second-row seat armrest storage compartment latch may fail, allowing the objects from within to be unsecured in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Risk: In the event of a crash, unsecured objects from within the armrest compartment may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the locking arm of the second-row armrest storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N789.

Recall 23V-251: Exterior Lighting

Reported Apr 6, 2023 · 5 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with incorrect rear taillights that do not illuminate correctly. In addition, the brake lights may not illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Taillights and brake lights that do not illuminate correctly can reduce vehicle visibility or cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear taillights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N782.

Recall 23V-044: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Feb 2, 2023 · 6,724 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System13
Engine10
Steering5
Service Brakes4
Lane Departure2
Unknown or Other2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility/Wiper1
Power Train1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Lane Departure › Assist — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Jul 31, 2026
I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding the braking and electronic parking brake system on my 2023 Range Rover Sport. Whenever the vehicle is exposed to significant moisture—such as immediately following a standard car wash or after sitting parked outside in humid or rainy conditions for 1 to 2 days—the brakes severely lock and freeze in place overnight.When attempting to drive the vehicle the following morning, the brakes refuse to release. In order to get the vehicle to move in Reverse or Drive, I am forced to apply aggressive, heavy accelerator pressure to break the vehicle…
Service Brakes · reported Jul 20, 2026
Dear Land Rover Customer Care Team, I am writing to formally log a complaint regarding my 2023 Range Rover Sport (VIN: [XXX] and the unsatisfactory service experience I received at the Land Rover Alexandria dealership. My vehicle currently has only 16,000 miles on the odometer. Recently, the "Brake Pad Worn" warning light appeared on the dashboard. Upon bringing the vehicle to Land Rover Alexandria for inspection, the dealership advised that both the brake pads and brake rotors require a complete replacement, refusing to cover the service under warranty or offer any Goodwill assistance.…
Engine · reported Jun 4, 2026
VEHICLE: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE, Original owner since February 2023. NATURE OF DEFECT: Persistent and unresolved coolant loss from the engine cooling system, with evidence suggesting leaked coolant is contacting hot engine components and creating a potential fire hazard. CHRONOLOGY: Beginning in February 2026, the vehicle began displaying recurring "low coolant" warnings on the instrument cluster. The vehicle has been presented to an authorized Jaguar Land Rover dealership three times for warranty diagnosis and repair of this complaint. On each of the three visits, the…
Electrical System · reported Mar 28, 2026
The Keyless Vehicle Module security system on my 2023 Range Rover Sport deactivated both of my smart keys simultaneously without any warning or alert. The vehicle locked itself while both keys were inside and completely disabled them both at the same time, leaving my vehicle totally inoperable. I had no way to start or operate my vehicle. There was no warning light, no alert on the dashboard before this happened, and no information provided at purchase that this could ever occur. The only message displayed on the dashboard after the fact was Refer to Handbook Smart Key Deactivated. I am a…
Unknown or Other · reported Mar 20, 2026
2023 Range Rover Sport (VIN: [XXX] ). Vehicle's own anti-theft security system simultaneously deactivated both smart keys after they were left inside the locked vehicle. This is a known design defect across all JLR vehicles from 2022 onwards. Vehicle is now completely inoperable. Dealer is quoting $3,000 for a new Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM) and two new keys. Owner was never warned at purchase that this could occur. This leaves owners completely stranded with no fix available without paying thousands of dollars. This is a safety issue as it can strand drivers in unsafe locations. INFORMATION…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 26V-599 (electrical system), 26V-248 (electrical system), 26V-097 (structure), 23V-871 (exterior lighting), 23V-324 (latches/locks/linkages) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (13 reports), followed by engine (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,000 miles.

Are Land Rover recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.