2020 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
41 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
30,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 41 complaints (36.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 22.0% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 17.1% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 9.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
Electrical System: 15; Engine: 9; Unknown Or Other: 7; Service Brakes: 5; Air Bags: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Power Train: 4; Structure:Body: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 27 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2019: 1; 2020: 4; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 4; 2024: 5; 2025: 10; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11575621 · 2024-03-05 (March 5, 2024)
Auxillary battery just failed with no warning leading to the brakes not working and very hard to push could of caused a serious accident braking system just failed
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11575621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11633905 · 2025-01-03 (January 3, 2025)
I took my Range Rover in for a coolant leak, was told there was a Recall on a battery system, the recall was a software update to prevent that battery system from going offline. The system was already offline, and Land Rover North America refuses to honor the intent of the recall, and is refusing to cover the cost to replace that battery system. It only seems logical that if a recall is to prevent an issue from occurring yet the issue has already occurred, they should cover the cost to fix it. Notes form dealer below: RECALL - PERFORM OPEN REC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11633905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11413275 · 2021-04-21 (April 21, 2021)
AT APPX 115PM I HAD LUNCH AT THE MILLBURN DINER. I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE AT APPX 2PM IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE DINER AT 72 ESSEX STREET IN MILLBURN NJ. I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START MY CAR. I LOOKED BACK AND SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE IN MOTION. I SLOWLY MOVED BACKWARDS IN THE VEHICLE AND I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION BACKWARDS AND MY VEHICLE WAS JOLTED BY A TELEPHONE POLE. I BRAKED AND WENT TO PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE TO SHIFT FORWARD AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD INVOLUNTARILY WITH SPEED. I INSTINCTIVELY TRIED TO ST…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,789 miles reported. Look up ODI 11413275 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11523228 · 2023-05-22 (May 22, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The contact received a second opinion from the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11523228 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11430716 · 2021-08-27 (August 27, 2021)
Car jumped forward while coming to a stop. Almost hit a child crossing in the crosswalk. Also happened numerous times coming to a stop at the off ramp. Engine idles very rough, high pitch idle, and RPMs surge up and down on their own. Dealer won’t believe us. They don’t want to use resources to fix what is covered by warranty. This car is a danger to drive. Has also stalled unexpectedly. Dealer only looks for software update and warning lights. We’ve never had a warning light and updates do absolutely nothing. Forums show others are experi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11634402 · 2025-01-06 (January 6, 2025)
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 vehic…
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11634402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11632283 · 2024-12-24 (December 24, 2024)
Vehicle Safety and Functionality Concerns: 1.Steering Issues: Steering remains uncentered and unresponsive despite new tires and alignment at the dealership. Excessive steering margin, particularly dangerous in rainy conditions, leading to steering errors. 2.As the new generation Range Rover Sport in 2020, it has dual exhaust pipes, but only one side works. The dealer just said it was normal, but it is visually estimated that it will cause serious environmental pollution. 3.Lane Keeping Assistance Malfunction: The feature is almost non-fun…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11632283 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11720714 · 2026-02-26 (February 26, 2026)
While traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden and total loss of motive power (high-speed stall) without prior symptoms. A "Charging System Fault" message appeared seconds before the engine and all critical electrical systems shut down. This failure occurred in active traffic, resulting in the immediate loss of power steering and electronic braking assistance, creating an imminent collision risk for the occupants and surrounding motorists. Component Failure: The authorized dealer confirmed the failure of the DC-DC Converter (…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11720714 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11722502 · 2026-03-06 (March 6, 2026)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11722502 at NHTSA ↗