2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems & reliability
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 22, 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 components.
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 13 | 57% |
| Engine → | 10 | 43% |
| Steering | 5 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 17% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 9% |
| Unknown / Other | 2 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 11 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding the braking and electronic parking brake system on my 2023 Range Rover Sport. Whenever the vehicle is exposed to significant moisture—such as immediately following a standard car wash or after sitting parked outside in humid or rainy conditions for 1 to 2 days—the brakes…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 31, 2026
“Dear Land Rover Customer Care Team, I am writing to formally log a complaint regarding my 2023 Range Rover Sport (VIN: [XXX] and the unsatisfactory service experience I received at the Land Rover Alexandria dealership. My vehicle currently has only 16,000 miles on the odometer. Recently, the "Brake Pad Worn" warning…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 20, 2026
“VEHICLE: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE, Original owner since February 2023. NATURE OF DEFECT: Persistent and unresolved coolant loss from the engine cooling system, with evidence suggesting leaked coolant is contacting hot engine components and creating a potential fire hazard. CHRONOLOGY: Beginning in…”
Engine · filed Jun 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
533 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The 10 most recent:
Inadequate penetration of welding between the cells, the battery’s capacity and therefore the vehicle’s electric range may be depleted below the design intent
D101 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Other · issued Sep 8, 2026
Door Handle Will Not Deploy When Unlocked Or Button Pressed
SSM76498 - 24AUG26 · Other · issued Aug 25, 2026
Fuel Vapor Smell in Passenger Compartment
JLRTB02149NAS4 21AUG26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2026
Inadequate penetration of welding between the cells, the battery’s capacity and therefore the vehicle’s electric range may be depleted below the design intent condition.
D100 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026
Turbocharger Coolant Feed / Return Leak
D061 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026
Coolant Bypass Hose Leak
D011 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026
Rattle or Knocking Noise from the Rear Steering Gear When Driving on Uneven or Gravel Road Surfaces
SSM76494 - 20AUG26 · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026
TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
SSM76492 - 20AUG26 · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026
Fuel Vapor Smell in Passenger Compartment
JLRTB02149NAS3 -14AUG26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 15, 2026
New Steering Wheel - Hands On Detection (HOD) Renew
JLRTB02140NAS-31JUL26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026
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 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — 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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.