repaired · 2024 Q1
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2012 Land Rover Range Rover SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-635 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine
12Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel system, gasoline
4Power train
3Electrical system
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
2Visibility/wiper
2Exterior lighting
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Range Rover Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Range Rover Sport median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safety ratings
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Range Rover Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle experienced a complete electrical failure while driving. The vehicle is a 2012 Range Rover Sport. At approximately 25 mph, the engine shut off, all exterior and interior lights went out, and the steering wheel locked in the straight‑ahead position. I temporarily lost control of the vehicle…
My 2012 Range Rover HSE Sport, after repeated calls and asking to speak to the appropriate parties about my car, finally got a call and said that the the safety recall was completed to [XXX] and I could pick up my car. He/She said that I would need an engine and I just needed to come in a pick up…
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After the recall repair, the vehicle unexpectedly ran out of fuel even though the instrument panel…
Own a 2012 Range Rover Sport?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.