Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 4 NHTSA variants

2020 Land Rover Range RoverRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 80 owner complaints for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover. Most complaints involve electrical system (30) and power train (16). The EPA rates it 15–24 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
15–24mpg
EPA · 7 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
5campaigns
Latest Sep 2026
Owner complaints
80
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$3,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Electrical system: dc

Remedy pending

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 Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Electrical systemReported Sep 17, 2026NHTSA 26V599000

Electrical system: dc

Remedy pending

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 Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Electrical systemReported Apr 17, 2026NHTSA 26V248000

Back over prevention: camera

Remedy pending

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."

Back over preventionReported Jan 18, 2024NHTSA 24V023000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

80 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2020 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system30
  2. Power train16
  3. Engine14
  4. Steering7
  5. Visibility/wiper6
  6. Suspension6
  7. Fuel/propulsion system5
  8. Structure4
  9. Service brakes4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Range Rover model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
199721
199824
199929
200026
20017
200214
2003127
2004101
200536
200656
200722
200844
200914
201059
201182
201245
201354
201442
2015126
201679
2017121
201828
201926
202080
202118
202218
202322
202410
20260
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

30 reports2 fires
“I own a 2020 Land Rover, VIN [XXX], which is affected by NHTSA Safety Recall 26V-248 / Jaguar Land Rover Recall D126. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Land Rover dealership after the check-engine light illuminated. While the vehicle was at the dealership, I requested that the open D126 safety recall also be performed. The dealer informed me that they could not perform the recall software update because my 12-volt battery is “almost failing” and told me that I would first have to pay out of pocket to replace the battery. I am concerned about this because Recall 26V-248 specifically involves the vehicle’s DC-DC converter and insufficient electrical load balancing. According to the recall, a failure of the DC-DC converter can result in loss of 12-volt system charging and can ultimately cause loss of motive power and exterior lighting I did not bring the vehicle to the dealership because of a dead battery or because the vehicle would not start. I drove the vehicle to the dealership because the check-engine light had illuminated. The dealer is effectively requiring me to purchase a 12-volt battery before they will perform the open safety-recall remedy. I have…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 12, 2026Steering, Power train, Electrical systemODI 11770634

Power train

16 reports3 crashes1 fire
“My vehicle is affected by Safety Recall D126 / 26V-248. The vehicle has already experienced the recall failure: loss of charging, stalling while driving, and now it will not crank at all. The dealership is refusing towing, refusing to document the safety failure, and refusing Transportation. Corporate has also refused assistance. I am left without a vehicle and unable to work. This is an unsafe condition and a violation of federal recall obligations.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 1, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11761387

Engine

14 reports1 fire
“In march 2036 my car just completely stopped in 5pm traffic and I was almost hit over a dozen times car wouldn’t albe to be moved because it completed died out. When I took it to JLR had to have it towed twice . They said it was the battery and that it needed to be calibrated, sent me home and same day car stalled again in a busy traffic, this time they said it was my alternator and that my own system was shorted out, and they had to replace the alternator. Wants to charge me $4k , then I get a call saying it’s the DC Dc Converter and it’s shorted out my electric system and alternator! Don’t know I’what to believe ! Before my car died it first said charging. Battery low and died out while I was getting Dutch bros but started up right away, two days later I got the warning lights all flashing and then died completely”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 29, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11734457
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

7 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel · Premium Gasoline
EV range
480 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Range Rover
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
222824$3,900412
Range Rover MHEV
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
192421$3,800415
Range Rover PHEV
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
182119$4,200260
Range Rover
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
162118$4,400487
Range Rover LWB
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
162118$4,400491
Range Rover SVA
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
141916$5,000569
Range Rover LWB SVA
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
131915$5,300587
  • Range Rover
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo
    22 city · 28 hwy · $3,900/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover MHEV
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    19 city · 24 hwy · $3,800/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover PHEV
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    18 city · 21 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    16 city · 21 hwy · $4,400/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover LWB
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    16 city · 21 hwy · $4,400/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover SVA
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    14 city · 19 hwy · $5,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover LWB SVA
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    13 city · 19 hwy · $5,300/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

3 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 14217Vehicle 14219Vehicle 14222
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2020 Range Rover questions

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

5 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 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.

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

Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (30), power train (16), engine (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover at 15–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026