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2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the fuel system (36% of complaints, typically around 81,500 miles). It is 8th of 21 Range Rover Sport model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints33
Recalls1
Crashes reported3
Fires reported1
Injuries reported2

Most common 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems

  1. Fuel system

    12 complaints · 36%

    Half of these problems showed up before 81,500 miles.

    The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and she smelled a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that she also noticed gasoline leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 78,131 miles
    The contact owned a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated she had previously taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the dealer informed her that they could not assist because the vehicle was old. The contact…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 85,000 miles
  2. Brakes

    6 complaints · 18%

    Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.

    Emergency brake failed while driving. No warning light or any symptom present. Fortunately no accident resulted. Reason was because emergency brake was locked on the entire time without knowing and became non-functional. Damaged most wheel components on rear driver side. Diagnosis: malfunctioned emergency brake…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 72,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. While attempting to park the vehicle in the driveway, the vehicle did not respond when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact shifted into park and turned off the vehicle in order to stop. The vehicle was not taken…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 71,000 miles
  3. Suspension

    5 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: rear, front.

    Was in supermarket parking lot, about to put the car in park and car accelarated with full force on its own onto a fence in front of parking space.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 70,640 miles
  4. Engine

    5 complaints · 15%

    The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 139,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the fuel tank would make abnormal sounds. The warning message "check gas fuel tank head cap" illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall inadvertently while driving with the check engine…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 70,000 miles
  5. Electrical

    4 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument panel.

    The rear tailgate latch unlocks by itself and the tailgate opens by itself without a key or person pressing open button. Nhtsa campaign id number: 15v385000 NHTSA action number: n/a component: latches/locks/linkages potential number of units affected: 65,352 the car is parked, engine off. Land Rover states my VIN is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 96,700 miles
    The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 139,000 miles
  6. Body and structure

    4 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: body, interior panels.

    Was in supermarket parking lot, about to put the car in park and car accelarated with full force on its own onto a fence in front of parking space.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 70,640 miles
    The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the passenger’s side dashboard was peeling due to the heat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 85,000 miles
  7. Steering

    3 complaints · 9%

    My car has had four claims with range rover where the car suddenly stop while driving . Again my car came out of gear when I used the keyless remote the car begin to suddenly rollled. Upon me trying to stop the car for harming others I was injured. I have made range rover aware of the unsafe conditions of the car but…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 90,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls

  1. Fuel system: mounting plate/flange

    NHTSA 21V635000 · August 12, 2021 · 111,746 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Fix: 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. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n623.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

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Questions about the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (12 complaints, typically around 81,500 miles); brakes (6 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); suspension (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 12, 2021 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2013 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It is 8th of 21 Range Rover Sport model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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