2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
30% of complaints: steering — 22 distinct reports on file.
18% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
On 4/13/2025 as my husband and I were exiting the Zoom Express Car Wash, vehicle accelerated as I shifted from neutral to drive. As shown in the footage, I was unable to brake and stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250801
Available for inspection. While driving on the highway within traffic at approximately 70mph, the vehicle abruptly began to vibrate and a rumbling/knocking noise emanated from the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240120
15% of complaints: suspension — 11 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 15V385000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V941000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 17V154000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 16V942000 — check if this car was fixed
Door Latch Open While Driving
Door latch failure
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V392000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 19V350000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V390000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 20V325000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 20V387000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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.
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.
Campaign 22V219000 — check if this car was fixed
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
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.
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.
Campaign 25V514000 — check if this car was fixed
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V385000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V941000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V154000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V942000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V392000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V350000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V390000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V325000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V387000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V219000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V514000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.