NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Most complaints involve engine (15) and electrical system (8). The EPA rates it 16–24 mpg combined.
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."
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."
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Range Rover Sport model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 82 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 121 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 18 |
“The engine coolant pipe cross over on top of the engine and the the one in the rear are made of plastic and is a known failure point. One simple search and it is known that its a super common problem that should be recalled and fixed. This is an engineering oversight and cost the car owner over $3000 in repairs if they are lucky to catch it before it destroys the engine.”
“I recently purchased this car 2-3 weeks ago. The control center screens go out with no rhyme or reason as to why. When this happens, controls of the vehicle are no longer accessible and the safety cameras/safety sensors no longer visible nor alert to pedestrians and other points of collision. This is extremely dangerous when it happens while using those safety features. There is never a warning and it can happen anytime. I can not make it happen, it just happens and when it does, it puts many in danger. The car can be inspected and has not been by anyone. The car has approx 56,000 miles. This has happened two times since purchasing it. I have been told this was an issue on this model and there was a recall at some point for some VINs, but from what I can tell, not mine, but mine is having the same issues.”
“My brother in law was driving my 2018 Range Rover (with only 47,000 miles) on the busy highway. Without any warning, the car lost power. He was able to swerve into breakdown lane (thankful he was in right lane). The car was smoking so badly he thought the car was going to explode into fire so he and his wife evacuated the car and sat a safe distance away. Car was towed to the Range Rover Dealer where it was diagnosed. We were told the coolant manifold pipes under the supercharger ruptured causing what they believed was a catastrophic engine failure. We just joined a class action lawsuit over this issue alleging Range Rover has known about this dangerous situation in many of their cars for many years but they continue to market and sell the cars as "safe vehicles" without recalling the defective parts.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Sport Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,900 | 412 |
| Range Rover Sport Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,200 | 468 |
| Range Rover Sport Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,200 | 474 |
| Range Rover Sport SVR Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 | 540 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
5 safety recalls as of Nov 4, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (15), electrical system (8), vehicle speed control (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 16–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).