2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: What to check before buying
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the electrical, wipers and visibility, and transmission. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2022- Owner complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 15
- Crashes reported
- 2
- 1 injury
Your inspection sheet
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2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: inspection sheet
Paperwork and questions
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/3
Walk-around and cabin
Engine off, key in hand0/2
Cold start, engine bay, and underside
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/2
Test drive
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/2
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Which Range Rover Sport is it?
EPA figures for each version of the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cylGas | 4WD | 19 mpg |
| 3.0L 6-cylHybrid | 4WD | 21 mpg |
| 2.0L 4-cylPlug-in hybrid | 4WD | 480 mi range |
- The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was sold in three versions. Confirm which one this is from the window sticker, the engine cover, or the VIN report before you compare prices.
- On the hybrid, watch for the car moving off on electric power at low speed and for any hybrid system warning on the dash.
- Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A Range Rover Sport that averages well under the EPA 19 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.
Check the odometer against these mileages
Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.
Spontaneous windshield cracks
5,765–8,000 miles
Coolant leaks and hood smoke
6,000–20,000 miles
Why these checks: what owners reported
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Electrical311 crash
Sudden power loss while driving is the dominant pattern. An "Electrical Fault Detected" or low-battery warning appears, then the battery drains, power steering quits, and the car coasts to a stop, sometimes in traffic or at an intersection. Dealers repeatedly diagnose a failed DC-DC converter after new batteries and alternators fail to help. Many reports describe the part on back order for a month or more. Other complaints cover false automatic emergency braking that caused an injury, a blank backup camera screen, and an ABS fault after a minor crash. Several excerpts involve other Land Rover models.
Wipers and visibility13No crashes
Windshields crack with no impact, often while parked, during a car wash, or on hot days. Cracks start at the top center, lower edge, or a corner and spread across the driver's view, sometimes through the safety camera area. Some owners report repeat replacements and dealers declining warranty coverage. Nearly every excerpt that names a vehicle describes a Defender, not a Range Rover Sport, so this pattern may not carry over directly. Reported cracks appear early, around 5,765 to 8,000 miles.
Transmission11No crashes
Unexpected shifts from Drive to Neutral at stops are the most common complaint, often after auto stop/start shuts the engine off. The car will not move until shifted to Park and back. Other reports describe coolant leaks, a burning smell, and smoke under the hood that dealers could not find, which one filing flags as a fire risk. DC-DC converter failure and highway power loss also appear. Many excerpts describe a Velar, Evoque, or Defender rather than this model.
Exterior lights7No crashes
Daytime running lights burn out, with one report at about 28,000 miles and others after a year or two. The fix is a full headlight replacement that owners say costs $3,000 to $5,000 out of warranty, and replacements can fail again or sit on back order. There is no dashboard warning when the lights go out. A separate complaint describes taillights shutting off when a bright light hits them. Every vehicle named in these excerpts is a Defender.
Engine6No crashes
Sudden shutdowns at speed dominate, with reports at 50 mph, 60 mph, and on a freeway. Some drivers get no warning, and one describes the wipers, headlights, and screen going dark with a stop/start fault message. One case ended in catastrophic failure at 60,000 miles, just past warranty, with no cause given. Another describes a drive belt failure at 7,151 miles blamed on a faulty tensioner, with coolant loss and charging warnings.
Two serious failures appear at higher mileage. One car would not start with no warning light, and the dealer found a failed CVVL gasket requiring replacement of the CVVL system, at about 46,000 miles. Another leaked coolant from the bottom plate at about 76,000 miles, triggering the low coolant warning even after a top-off. Neither owner reports a completed repair, and one was referred elsewhere by the manufacturer.
Steering5No crashes
Power steering fails at startup, usually with a "lane assist not available" message as the only warning. The wheel will not turn, though the car may still move forward and in reverse. Restarts sometimes help, and dealers have struggled to find a cause. One report links the steering lockup to repeated engine stalls at red lights. Another complaint filed here actually describes a Velar shifting into Neutral while changing lanes.
Airbags3No crashes
These complaints describe waiting for an airbag recall repair, not an airbag failure. Owners say dealers have no parts and no completion date, with one repair still pending after 112 days. One owner says a dealer could not access recall information at all. None of the owners reports an airbag failure. The excerpts name a Range Rover and an Evoque, not specifically this model.
Body and structure3No crashes
Driver-side A-pillar trim comes loose and falls off at highway speed. Owners report it happening again after a warranty repair, and in one case a piece struck another vehicle. A separate complaint involves a body shop unable to buy an aluminum roof panel because the dealer would sell it only to JLR-certified repair facilities, which can limit where collision repairs get done.
In owners' own words
Excerpts from complaints Range Rover Sport owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Electrical fault detected - pull over safely error message appeared while driving, and when vehicle was shut off, low battery warning appeared. Started vehicle and attempted to put in drive and failed with drivetrain error, then suspension error and power steering error. Replaced 12V battery next morning and still received electrical fault error. Towed to dealer and diagnosed with DC-DC converter failure.
Filed with NHTSA, February 2026
Rear cameras(3) no access from menu. Shows a red circle crossed out on menu. Car available for inspection. Backing vehical warning system was working in reverse, accompanied by hazard proximity beeping, but abruptly stopped working after a thorough cleaning. Suspect water in cameras which does match a mfg recall notice for this vehicle, or Land Rover recall notice N778 No dealer has inspected yet.
Filed with NHTSA, July 2025
My land Rover Defender is 5 months old with 5,765 miles on it. Driving through the car wash today the windshield "popped" and a large crack started in the top center and spread out both directions in what looks like a mustache. No chip, vehicle was not moving and the windshield failed. Unacceptable.
Filed with NHTSA, June 2022
I Have a 2022 Land Rover defender 110 and it had 8,000 miles on it. One day I was driving and the windshield just cracked, nothing had hit it and no visible chips were present. I have yet to receive a replacement windshield.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2022
While driving on a busy road. My car gave a message saying electrical failure and transmission failure. Within 20 seconds shut the car down before I could safely pull over and it was unable to start. Hazard lights didn’t work and I was stuck in the middle of the road until a tow truck came. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a failure of the dc to dc converter. It has been replaced but took two weeks to repair
Filed with NHTSA, March 2026
On several occasions the vehicle shifted by itself from D to N. Leaving you stuck until you shifted into P then back to D. This is scary and potentially dangerous. Dealer has only a service bulletin, so if you complain they can hopefully fix it. But, this is dangerous should have a recall.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2022
The LED DRLs failed in the first 28000 miles leaving no DRLs. Researching this issues shows it it a known defect but not considered a safety issue. I disagree as visibility is greatly diminished without the lights. Numerous online complaints and LRJ reuses to compensate owners out of warranty.
Filed with NHTSA, April 2026
The Daytime Running Headlights have gone out once again. This is such a common issue with the Land Rover Defenders yet, the manufactures force the customers to pay $3000 to $5000 to replace. Police will pull you over for this issue ask they think you headlight is completely out.
Filed with NHTSA, December 2025
How the 2022 compares with other Range Rover Sport years
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2022 ranks fourth for owner complaints among 8 Range Rover Sport years, close to the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
- Electrical3122
- Wipers and visibility137
- Transmission1111
- Exterior lights72
- Engine610
- Steering56
Recalls to confirm (15)
Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
25V454000AirbagsJul 2025
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020–2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.
Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.
Fix: Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 17 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N945.
24V947000Backup cameraDec 2024
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Range Rover vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N946.
24E102000EquipmentDec 2024
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
24V364000Backup cameraMay 2024
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N901. These vehicles were previously recalled under 24V-023 for this same issue and will need to have the new remedy completed.
24V023000Backup cameraJan 2024
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. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.
23V394000Exterior lightsJun 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. The rear taillight link may be damaged, which can cause exterior vehicle lights, including the rear light mounted in the body, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals to fail to illuminate.
Risk: Exterior lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the rear lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N784.
23V324000Door latches and locksMay 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover and 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The second-row seat armrest storage compartment latch may fail, allowing the objects from within to be unsecured in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.".
Risk: In the event of a crash, unsecured objects from within the armrest compartment may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the locking arm of the second-row armrest storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N789.
23V252000SeatsApr 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles equipped with seven seats. The second-row left seat frame may have been insufficiently welded.
Risk: An improperly welded second-row left seat frame may not adequately secure occupants during sudden braking or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row left seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N783.
23V221000EngineMar 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV and 2019-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles. The water pump pulley drive belt may become damaged or detach, which can allow the engine to overheat. An overheated engine can rupture the engine coolant elbow pipe, leaking coolant onto the turbocharger heat shield.
Risk: Coolant leaking onto the turbocharger heat shield inside the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine coolant elbow and the turbocharger feed coolant pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N785.
23V044000EngineFeb 2023
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. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
23V031000ElectricalJan 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover PHEV and 2020-2022 Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.".
Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N742.
22V581000ElectricalAug 2022
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. The vehicles were manufactured without an Audio Amplifier Module (AAM), and therefore will not provide audio safety features, such as seat belt reminders, turn signal sounds, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) warnings.
Risk: Missing audio safety features, such as seat belt reminders, turn signal sounds, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) warnings, can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will install the missing AAM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N725.
22V523000Seat beltsJul 2022
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
21V668000Seat beltsAug 2021
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
21V435000Exterior lightsJun 2021
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
Risk: Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.
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