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2021 Land Rover Range Rover SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-586 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 51%Owner complaints141 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage59kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has problems

14 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
Electrical system81
Engine61
Power train20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Exterior lighting10
Steering10

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

8 recalls

2021 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.

73%repaired · 2026 Q2

Sensing system: camera

Recall 24V-364 · May 23, 2024 · 22,268 vehicles · 16,185 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2025 Q4

Sensing system: camera

Recall 24V-023 · Jan 18, 2024 · 58,729 vehicles · 48,719 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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98%repaired · 2024 Q4

Engine: oil/lubrication

Recall 23V-044 · Feb 2, 2023 · 6,724 vehicles · 6,595 repaired

Risk. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2023 Q3

Front: retractor

Recall 21V-668 · Aug 26, 2021 · 32,687 vehicles · 28,661 repaired

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2022 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 20V-585 · Sep 24, 2020 · 11,159 vehicles · 10,291 repaired

Risk. Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, possibly causing tire tread separation, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2022 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 20V-586 · Sep 24, 2020 · 1,087 vehicles · 558 repaired

Risk. Failure to inflate tires to the correct pressure could lead to loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2021 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

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safety ratings

2021 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Front Steering Knuckle FracturesEA26003 · still open
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In owners' words

What Range Rover Sport owners report

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

The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, opened the hood and discovered that the engine compartment had caught on fire. The fire…
Complaint 11776774 · Nov 9, 2026 · 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…
Complaint 11772650 · Oct 21, 2026 · 59,200 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part needed to complete the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument…
Complaint 11772123 · Oct 19, 2026 · 30,000 miles

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