2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
74,614 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 32 complaints (40.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 18.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 15.6% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
Engine: 13; Fuel/Propulsion System: 12; Fuel System, Gasoline: 8; Power Train: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 16 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2013: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 3; 2021: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 4; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10503690 · 2013-03-19 (March 19, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE CAR EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL ANOMALY CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND SEVERAL ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS TO GO OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND. HEAD LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BUT SEVERAL ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS WERE INOPERABLE AS NOTED ON VEHICLE WARNING SCREEN (HILL DESCENT FUNCTION, VEHICLE STABILITY FUNCTION, EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION ) ONCE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF, THEN TURNED ON FUNCTIONALITY RESUMED. THIS EVENT NEARLY CAUSED US TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE LOSS OF HEADLIG…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,505 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503690 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10504233 · 2013-03-23 (March 23, 2013)
ON 18/03/2013 5:50 PM, THE CAR LOST POWER & STOPPED SUDDENLY WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A SHOPPING PLAZA. THANK GOODNESS I'M STILL ALIVE! THE CAR STOPPED IN THE FRONT OF MARSHALLS (SO I HAVE LOTS OF WITNESS). PEOPLES WERE TRYING TO PUSH MY CAR TO PARKING LOT BECAUSE THE CAR BLOCKED THE TRAFFIC BUT WE COULDN'T MOVE THE GEAR TO N. I FINALLY RE-STARTED IT AFTER MORE THAN 10+ TIMES TRYING. THE CAR WAS SENT TO DEALER BY TRUCK. HOWEVER, NO FEEDBACK FROM RANGE ROVER YET (23/03/2013), NO RANGE ROVER MAN CARES THEIR CUSTOMER!!! IT'S OBVIOUSLY A POWER OR ENGI…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10504233 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915429 · 2016-10-11 (October 11, 2016)
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE CAR EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL ANOMALY TWICE, EACH TIME CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND SEVERAL ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS TO GO OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND. HEAD LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BUT SEVERAL ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS WERE INOPERABLE AS NOTED ON VEHICLE WARNING SCREEN (HILL DESCENT FUNCTION, VEHICLE STABILITY FUNCTION, EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION ) ONCE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THESE FUCTIONS SEEMED TO RESET THEMSELVES. EXTREMELEY DANGEROUS SITUATION AT HIGH S…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915429 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10957739 · 2017-03-01 (March 1, 2017)
ON THE HIGHWAY, MERRITT 15 IN CT, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING, NO ABILITY TO SPEED UP. ENGINE SHUT OFF, ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF. LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOW SINCE MY EXIT WAS COMING UP BUT I LOST ALL ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE WAY AND IF I WAS GOING THE HIGHWAY SPEED IT COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10957739 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11110400 · 2018-07-10 (July 10, 2018)
ENGINE JUMP TIMING BENDING VALVES, RECOMMENDED ENGINE REPLACEMENT
Owner-reported narrative. 48,065 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11161170 · 2018-12-13 (December 13, 2018)
HORN WAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING AND HAS NOW STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. HAVE HAD FUSES CHECKED AND WAS DIRECTED THAT THERE ARE KNOWN ISSUES BEING REPORTED ONLINE, BUT LAND ROVER IN WALNUT CREEK IS UNWILLING TO CHECK BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11161170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11187051 · 2019-03-15 (March 15, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. LAND ROVER NORTH SCOTTSDALE (18100 N SCOTTSDALE RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85054, [phone removed]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FLANGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE DEALER REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,228. *TT CONSUMER STATED WAS REPAIRED FUEL LEAKING WAS DUE TO DE…
Owner-reported narrative. 74,228 miles reported. Look up ODI 11187051 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11192807 · 2019-03-31 (March 31, 2019)
RATTLING NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN. IT IS A VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE DUE TO THE USE OF SUBSTANDARD TENSIONING RAILS AND GUIDES. FAILURE OF THE TIMING CHA8NS CAUSES CAMSHAFTS AND CRANKSHAFTS TO GO OUT OF SYNCHRONIZATION AND LOSE POWER, OR CAUSE THE PISTON AND VALVES TO SLAM INTO EACH OTHER. LAND ROVER ISSUE A TSB 2015 RECOGNIZING THIS ISSUE TSB LTB00474NAS3. MOREOVER MY VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THE AFOREMENTIONED LIST.
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11192807 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V635000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Mounting Plate/Flange | Fuel System, Gasoline
Reported: 2021-08-12 (August 12, 2021)
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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗