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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the steering (31% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Range Rover Sport model year since 2000 and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Steering
24 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH in the driveway, the rear latch opened unexpectedly. The trunk ajar message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 25v514000 (steering) and 19v390000…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle was shaking with a knocking sound coming from the driverâs and passengerâs side front wheels. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the upper front suspension…
Engine
16 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Without any signs and warnings, my car's engine light was suddenly on as we were driving home. When my husband drove it to the dealer, we were told that the engine needed a replacement. We have to pay more than $20,000 because our car (2016 Land Rover sport) was 7000 miles beyond the warranty mileage (50,000).
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that there was a slight shaking coming from the steering while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign…
Suspension
11 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle was shaking with a knocking sound coming from the driverâs and passengerâs side front wheels. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the upper front suspension…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the suspension warning lights were intermittently flashing. The contact was notified about NHTSA campaign number: 25v514000 (steering); during a state inspection. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 9%Fuel system
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the active grill sensor and fuel rail sensor needed to be replaced. The contact…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while parked at the gas station, the fuel gauge became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted.…
Electrical
5 complaints · 7%On multiple occasions vehicle has been in reverse as indicated by gear shift and dash yet the vehicle has moved forward as if it were in drive instead. Reported to dealership and manufacturer without resolve.
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while parked at the gas station, the fuel gauge became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted.…
Doors and locks
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to close after repeated attempts to securely close the door. Upon investigation, the contact discovered manufacturer recall number: n986 (latches/locks/linkages) and NHTSA campaign number: 25v514000…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the rear passengerâs side door opened unexpectedly. The contact immediately pulled over to manually close the door. The contact stated that the soft-touch door system failed, causing the contact to…
Air bags
5 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover sport. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the driverâs and passengerâs side air bag modules needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
Steering: arm
Risk: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 11, 2026. Owners may contact land rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's numbers for this recall are d019, n759, d041, and d027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24v840.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 range rover and range rover sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 29, 2022. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19v-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19v-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 range rover and range rover sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 209, "seat belt assemblies" and 208, "occupant crash protection."
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the kv system, disabling the kv mechanisms if necessary, and update the kv latch software, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2020. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land rover's number for this recall is n476.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 range rover and 2014-2016 range rover sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recall 19v-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the keyless vehicle latching system (kv latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the kv latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin july 24, 2020. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n459.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2016 land rover range rover and range rover sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recall 19v-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the keyless vehicle latching system (kv latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the kv system, disabling the kv mechanisms if necessary, and update the kv latch software, free of charge. The recall began july 18, 2019. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n335. Note: vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15v-385 and need to be remedied again.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 ranger rover and 2014-2016 range rover sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the keyless vehicle latching system (kv latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the kv latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 6, 2019. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n336.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2016 range rover and range rover sport vehicles. A spring in the keyless vehicle latching system (kv latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Seat belts
Risk: If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the elr will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began september 10, 2019. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n333.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 range rover and range rover sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor (elr) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began may 1, 2017. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n026.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2016 land rover range rover and range rover sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 20, 2017. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is p094.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2016 land rover range rover and range rover sport vehicles and 2017 range rover evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 20, 2017. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is p095.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 land rover discovery sport vehicles and 2016-2017 land rover range rover and range rover sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began august 6, 2015. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is p068.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 range rover vehicles manufactured july 26, 2012, to march 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 range rover sport vehicles manufactured february 18, 2013, to march 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front steering knuckle fractures
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) is upgrading its preliminary evaluation (pe25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (my) 2014 through 2017 range rover sport vehicles to an engineering analysis.â odi opened pe25006 on june 27, 2025, after receiving 12 vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles.â fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in t
Front steering knuckle fractures
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) is upgrading its preliminary evaluation (pe25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (my) 2014 through 2017 range rover sport vehicles to an engineering analysis.â odi opened pe25006 on june 27, 2025, after receiving 12 vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles.â fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in t
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Door latch failure
Summary
On may 24, 2019, jaguar land rover north america, llc (jlr) submitted two part 573 letters to NHTSA describing door latch defects that could result in doors opening while driving in certain model year (my) 2013-2016 range rover and range rover sport vehicles equipped with jlr?s unilatch keyless vehicle (kv) entry system.recall 19v-392 (jlr recall n335) describes a kv lever binding defect in approximately 65,385 my 2013-2016 range rover and my 2014-2016 range rover sport vehicles built between may 9, 2012 and march 5, 2015. Moisture intrusion may result in kv motor bearing corrosion, which may prevent the kv lever from returning to the home position and prevent the latch pawl from properly en
Door latch open while driving
Summary
On june 11, 2015, jaguar-land rover (jlr) submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA describing a defect condition in the electronically controlled door latch systems of approximately 65,372 model year (my) 2013-2016 range rover and my 2014-2016 range rover sport that may result in incidents of door opening while driving (NHTSA recall no. 15v-385, jlr recall p068).on august 4, 2017, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened recall query rq17-005 to investigate claims of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening while driving (latch malfunctions) on my 2013-2016 range rover and my 2014-2016 range rover sport vehicles that had received the remedy for 15v-385 or were
Questions about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (24 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); suspension (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 8, 2025 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- It is the most complained-about Range Rover Sport model year since 2000, with 77 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.