NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 59 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Land Rover dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner complaints
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, describing incidents dated March 11, 2017 to July 28, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Steering 22 complaints
- Suspension 12 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
Of the 59 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 59 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11756712 · Filed
Structural Support/Shielding on Fuel Tank rusted away due to a well-documented galvanic corrosion issue for 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The joining of uncoated disparate metal surfaces leads to a hyper-corrosion event of the shield, which can cause fuel tank to drop onto roadway during normal…
ODI #11755465 · Filed
'Hood Open' Warning on Dash: message on the instrument cluster, even when the hood is securely closed. Alarm Randomly Triggering: A faulty hood latch switch can also trick the vehicle's security system into thinking the hood is being opened, causing the alarm to go off unexpectedly, often in the…
ODI #11753896 · Filed
I am reporting a vehicle safety concern regarding a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport purchased from Carvana on February 27, 2026. The vehicle was delivered with 19-inch wheels. I subsequently obtained an official parts quote from Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead — Land Rover's authorized Atlanta…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA26-003: Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
Open since April 24, 2026
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
- Preliminary Evaluation PE25-006: Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
Closed April 24, 2026
Upper Suspension Arm May Detach
NHTSA #25V514000 · Steering — Linkages — Knuckle — Spindle — Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported August 8, 2025 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 121,509 vehicles
Repair completion: 6.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign D019 N759 D041 D027 · Owners notified September 5, 2025 · Vehicles built October 1, 2014 – November 10, 2017 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Seat Belt May Not Lock/FMVSS 209 & 208
NHTSA #22V219000 · Seat Belts — Front — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported April 5, 2022 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 14,812 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N678 · Owners notified July 29, 2022
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Belt May Not Lock/FMVSS 209
NHTSA #19V350000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported May 9, 2019 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 16,186 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N333 · Owners notified September 10, 2019 · Vehicles built May 3, 2016 – October 14, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel Gauge Reads Lower than Actual Level
NHTSA #18V337000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 23, 2018 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,917 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N206 · Owners notified June 22, 2018 · Vehicles built August 30, 2016 – January 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.
Safety consequence
If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Instrument Cluster Will Go Blank
NHTSA #17V679000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported October 26, 2017 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 21,998 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N124 · Owners notified December 15, 2017 · Vehicles built September 27, 2016 – August 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Safety consequence
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N124.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly
NHTSA #16V942000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice
Reported December 29, 2016 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 13,500 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign P095 · Owners notified April 24, 2017 · Vehicles built July 12, 2016 – October 26, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years
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