2013 Land Rover Range Rover SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-635 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has problems

33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system61
Fuel system, gasoline61
Suspension51
Structure41
Electrical system40
Service brakes40
Steering31
Engine30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
5 other systems63

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 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.

41%repaired · 2024 Q1

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 21V-635 · Aug 12, 2021 · 111,746 vehicles · 45,438 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 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

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safety ratings

2013 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Door latch failureEA18004 · closed Oct 17, 2019
    Led to recall 19V-390
In owners' words

What Range Rover Sport owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: Year: 2013 Make: Land Rover Model: Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 97890 DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: I am unable to properly refuel my vehicle. The gas pump nozzle repeatedly clicks off during refueling due to pressure buildup in the fuel tank, making it extremely difficult…
Complaint 11740891 · May 29, 2026
My mechanic observed the fuel tank shield (WFN500021) in the undercarriage was totally rusted-out. This fuel tank shield holds the fuel tank. The part was completely rusted and the concern is that the fuel tank will fall out while driving - and igniting. I have shopped around for parts - every…
Complaint 11496174 · Dec 5, 2022
THE FUEL FLANGE AT THE TOP OF MY FUEL TANK CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING GAS FUMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE SEEING. IF I PARKED NEXT TO A FLAME SOURCE (WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ETC) THIS COULD BE A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM ALONG WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM OF THE…
Complaint 11360477 · Sep 22, 2020

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