Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the electrical, steering, and airbags. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
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2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: inspection sheet
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Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/3
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.
Nearby years usually share most parts, so their problems are worth checking on this car too.
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EPA figures for each version of the 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 21 mpg |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 19 mpg |
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.
Early rear brake pad wear
10,000–15,000 miles
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
The car shuts down while driving. Most reports start with an "Electrical fault detected" warning. The 12-volt battery then drains and the car loses all power, often at highway speed. Power steering and brakes go with it. The car may not shift into neutral or restart, so it has to be towed. Dealers usually blame the 48-volt to 12-volt DC/DC converter, and some replacement converters fail again. Other reports describe windshield leaks damaging wiring, a black main screen at startup, and a driver display that dims until it can't be read at dusk.
Power steering cuts out, usually as part of a wider electrical shutdown. Drivers describe an electrical fault warning, then the transmission dropping into neutral, every dash light coming on, and the steering going heavy before the car dies. Dealers usually trace it to a failed DC/DC converter, and replacement parts are reported as backordered. Other filings describe a steering wheel locked at startup and a screen blackout followed by a stall. One filing reports a fire with no warning beforehand. Another concerns a Defender, not this model.
None of these filings describes an air bag failing. Most are about waiting for an air bag repair that dealers can't do because the parts aren't available. Owners report waiting months with no timeline, and some say dealers refused them a loaner car. Several of these filings name the Range Rover Evoque, not the Sport. One unrelated filing lists other faults after more than 30 days in the shop: lane keep assist making sudden steering inputs at highway speed, an infotainment system that crashes and takes out the backup camera, and wind noise.
Two crash reports with injuries describe the car losing all power at highway speed and stopping in live traffic. They blame resets of the powertrain and fuel pump control modules. Both read as broad petitions covering many Jaguar Land Rover models, not just this one. The reports specific to this model involve early failures. One describes a two-wheel-drive-only message and traction warning light at about 1,500 miles. Another describes a loose transfer case connection causing shudder and grinding at 5,700 miles. Back-ordered parts leave cars undrivable while they wait.
Windshields crack again and again. One owner reports a sixth windshield in just over a year. One moonroof is reported to have shattered without any impact. Wipers are the other repeat complaint. Blades and arms get replaced several times without fixing streaking in the rain, and washer fluid gets left in the driver's line of sight on salty winter roads. In these reports, dealers call the wiper behavior a design issue and have not fixed it.
Rear brake pads wear out early. Owners report needing new pads at roughly 10-15k miles, even with gentle driving, and some have been told the work isn't covered under warranty. A crash report with one injury describes the brake pedal sinking to the floor and not responding during slow turns into a parking space. That filing names a long-wheelbase Range Rover, not the Sport.
Sudden power loss and fire are the two failures reported here, both with little warning. One filing describes an overheating warning followed by a fire while driving that totaled the car. Another describes a total loss of power at 65 mph on the highway, with the accelerator no longer responding, at about 10,196 miles. Both cars were left disabled. Each failure carries a serious crash or fire risk.
One rear seat belt is reported as unstitched and not attached to the frame, so it would not hold anyone in a crash. The other filing is about the power-folding second-row seat. It trapped a person's arm and would not retract, and police and EMS had to lift the seat to free them. The injury was bruising, and the car had about 9,600 miles on it.
Excerpts from complaints Range Rover Sport owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Vehichle completely shut off while driving in middle of road. All power was cut to vehicle, luckily I had foot on the break at the time at a stop light. Was dead in the intersection, required a tow to dealership. The dealer confirmed it was a DC/DC electrical failure that had my mild hybrid engine not working. Basically communication with the gas engine stopped and vehicle died after draining the battery.
Filed with NHTSA, February 2026
Near dusk, the driver display (speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge , etc.) automatically dimes to night mode and becomes unreadable. Turning the rheostat controlling display brightness does nothing. Very dangerous. Display should only go to night mode when conditions are actually dark.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2024
Yes, my car caught fire. It's at an impound currently. My clothes caught fire when I tried putting it out. The car could have been parked in my garage or been in NYC, with a full tank of gas, that would have caused serious damage. My insurance company is sending an investigator to look into it today. No, warning lamps, messages or symptoms.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2026
I was ready to leave for work and started the car. The steering wheel was locked and would not turn left or right. The car could be put in gear but, the steering wheel not move. I turned the car off several times and nothing helped. Hopefully, this will not happen while driving. Had to drive my other car to work.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2023
Open safety recall since July 2025, and now in February 2026, 7 months later, no remedy nor parts exist to fix the problem, with no anticipated timeline.
Filed with NHTSA, February 2026
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2024 ranks seventh for owner complaints among 8 Range Rover Sport years, well under the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D095.
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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
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 NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The transmission oil pressure may decrease and cause the clutch to shift into neutral gear, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N903.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. The lower A-pillar bolt on the right side may be improperly fastened, which can result in reduced structural strength of the body structure.
Risk: A body structure with reduced structural strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the right side, lower A-pillar bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N871.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Range Rover and Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The body panels may not be bonded properly, reducing the structural strength of the vehicle.
Risk: Reduced structural strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the fuel system may be damaged during a crash, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install two rivets and apply sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N837.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. The engine mounted oil cooler hoses may not be secured properly, which can result in oil leaking onto the road.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the road can cause a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners and the oil cooler hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N845.
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