2014 Land Rover Range Rover SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-514 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has problems

44 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
Engine110
Structure91
Electrical system81
Latches/locks/linkages50
Suspension50
Fuel/propulsion system40
Steering40
Air bags30
Power train20
5 other systems60

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

8 recalls

2014 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.

18%repaired · 2026 Q3

Spindle: arm

Recall 25V-514 · Aug 8, 2025 · 121,509 vehicles · 22,387 repaired

Risk. Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

64%repaired · 2022 Q3

Doors: latch

Recall 20V-387 · Jul 2, 2020 · 6,211 vehicles · 4,004 repaired

Risk. Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

44%repaired · 2020 Q4

Doors: latch

Recall 19V-392 · May 24, 2019 · 65,385 vehicles · 29,015 repaired

Risk. The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2017 Q1

Air bags

Recall 15V-571 · Sep 11, 2015 · 5,914 vehicles · 5,765 repaired

Risk. An occupant that does not correctly understand the air bag functionality, may be at an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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72%repaired · 2016 Q4

Doors: latch

Recall 15V-385 · Jun 17, 2015 · 65,372 vehicles · 47,123 repaired

Risk. If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2016 Q3

Air bags

Recall 15V-093 · Feb 18, 2015 · 61,793 vehicles · 45,036 repaired

Risk. If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2016 Q2

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 15V-042 · Jan 28, 2015 · 29,311 vehicles · 20,020 repaired

Risk. If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2016 Q1

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall 14V-618 · Oct 3, 2014 · 28,037 vehicles · 19,619 repaired

Risk. If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure,…

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

2014 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

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  • Caution
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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Door latch failureEA18004 · closed Oct 17, 2019
    Led to recall 19V-390
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. Front Steering Knuckle FracturesEA26003 · still open
    Open
  4. Front Steering Knuckle FracturesPE25006 · closed Apr 24, 2026
    Led to recall 25V-514
  5. Door Latch Open While DrivingRQ17005 · closed Jul 3, 2018
    No recall
In owners' words

What Range Rover Sport owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My engine recently overheated due to cracked front coolant crossover pipe. The dealership indicated that this is a common problem with Range Rover vehicles.
Complaint 11750588 · Jul 15, 2026
Land Rover has been made aware through several complaints that there is a widespread issue with their vehicles that requires recall. Thousands of customers have reported issues in their vehicles with cylinder 4 cracked pistons resulting in engine failure. Land Rover refuses to address the issue in…
Complaint 11615802 · Sep 22, 2024
Component/System Failure: The issue pertains to a timing chain failure malfunction, which has led to the disablement of the vehicle while driving. Yes, the affected component is available for inspection upon request. Based on additional information received this timing chain failure issue was…
Complaint 11591620 · May 30, 2024

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