Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

● Typical for this model

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:12.520Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 46
Recalls: 8
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2020: 46 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	0
2006	26
2007	4
2008	14
2009	8
2010	41
2011	63
2012	32
2013	33
2014	44
2015	55
2016	77
2017	59
2018	33
2019	26
2020	46
2021	11
2022	14
2023	23
2024	18
2025	13
2026	1
2027	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

39% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing dc/dc converter.

CRASH

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Hit a car that pulled out in front of me at about 20MPH and the airbags did not deploy and the sos button did not activate. Then I pushed it manually and it failed to make a call until 20 mins later after the police arrived.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-30

Also filed under Air bags

The braking system keeps repeatedly failing. I have numerous times been driving when the braking system locks, leaving the car uncapable of securing a safe stop at any given moment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-14

Also filed under Service brakes

I was driving my vehicle on a California freeway and it stopped at traffic signal that was red. When the light turned green and my vehicle accelerated forward the vehicle system powered down in the middle of traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

Engine

20% · 9 reports

INJURY

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Vehicle Safety and Functionality Concerns: 1.Steering Issues: Steering remains uncentered and unresponsive despite new tires and alignment at the dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-24

Also filed under Lane departure and steering

Service brakes

13% · 6 reports

Suspension

11% · 5 reports

INJURY

Structure

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASH

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2020-10-30Equipment, tires20V586000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 19-inch wheels.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N491.

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2020-11-02Electrical system, tires20V585000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 20-inch, 21-inch, or 22-inch wheels.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000.

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2021-04-07Exterior lighting21V117000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

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2023-03-29Engine and engine cooling23V044000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

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2024-03-04Back over prevention24V023000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024.

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2024-07-18Back over prevention24V364000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera for damage. If no damage is found, the camera will be fitted with a new seal. If damage is found, the camera will be replaced and calibrated. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

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2026-04-24Engineering analysisOpen Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
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Date not on fileElectrical system26V248000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range...

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.

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Date not on fileElectrical system26V599000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover...

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.

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Buy-smart checklist

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V248000 · Electrical system
Recall 26V599000 · Electrical system
Recall 20V586000 · Equipment, tires
Recall 20V585000 · Electrical system, tires
Recall 21V117000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 23V044000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 24V023000 · Back over prevention
Recall 24V364000 · Back over prevention

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?: 8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.