2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems & reliability
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 18% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 18% |
| Suspension | 5 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 12% |
| Structure | 4 | 12% |
| Engine | 3 | 9% |
| Steering | 3 | 9% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 to add fuel. My…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed May 29, 2026
“The steering wheel locks during left turns and then suddenly releases, while the onboard computer has generated a suspension error code and automatically lowered the vehicle for safety.”
Steering · filed Apr 28, 2026
“While driving, the steering begins to bind and resist when turning, especially to the left. The wheel will “catch” and then suddenly release, causing a jerking motion and loss of smooth steering control. This creates a serious safety concern because the steering does not respond consistently. During the same event…”
Suspension · filed Apr 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Door latch failure
Engineering Analysis EA18004 · opened Jul 2, 2018 · closed Oct 17, 2019 · led to recall 19V392000
Technical service bulletins
406 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The 10 most recent:
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Other · issued Mar 10, 2026
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317ATT - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317 - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other · issued Apr 11, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
SSM76166 · Other · issued Nov 27, 2024
Potential manufacturing issue with replacement thermostats.
BIG5JAN24_27 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024
Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 replacement engines.
BIG5JAN24_26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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