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Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Land Rover Range Rover Sport you are looking at. Then check its model year against 56 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

About the Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover has sold the Range Rover Sport in the US since the 2006 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 56 vehicle recall campaigns and 639 owner complaints. The 2016 has the most complaints of any model year (77). EPA rates it at 14–24 mpg combined, counting the plug-in hybrid on gas alone. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2006–2026
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns56
Owner complaints639 at NHTSA
Land Rover Range Rover Sport photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Land Rover Range Rover Sport at a glance

One generation in the data, 2006–2026: 56 NHTSA recall campaigns and 639 owner complaints.

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Range Rover Sport
2006–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2006–2026)

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20062010201520202025
2006–2026

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg14–24
NHTSA recalls56

Engines (EPA)

  • 4.2 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2006–2009
  • 4.4 L 8-cyl · 2006–2009
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl · 2010–2013
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2010–2022
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (supercharged) · 2014–2019
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo, diesel) · 2016–2021
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, plug-in hybrid) · 2019–2022
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo, mild hybrid) · 2019–2021
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo, supercharged, mild hybrid) · 2022, 2024–2026
  • 4.4 L 8-cyl (turbo, mild hybrid) · 2024–2026
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo, plug-in hybrid) · 2025

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2006–2022, 2024–2026)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (145)Electrical system (113)Fuel system (103)7 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 639 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Range Rover SportSALWR2VF?FA······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE, built in Solihull, England
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Range Rover Sport model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 56 campaigns on file for Range Rover Sport model years 2006–2026, and the 2016 shows up in more of them than any other year (11), ahead of the 2020 (10). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2016
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners report

NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 2016 (77 of 639). Tap any bar or generation.

639NHTSA complaints, 2006–2026
23mention a crash
10mention a fire
27injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearRange Rover Sport: 639 complaints · most for the 2016 (77)

Top complaint areas · Range Rover Sport

Mentions in 639 complaints, 2006–2026.

Engine and cooling145
Electrical system113
Fuel system103
Steering90
Suspension72
Structure and body72
Crashes 23Fires 10Injuries 27

2006–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2016 is the outlier. On its own it has 77 of the ’s 639 complaints (12%), more than any other Range Rover Sport model year. By area, nothing stands out. Engine and cooling leads with 145, with the electrical system (113) and the fuel system (103) close behind.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

Range Rover Sport complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid, plug-in and diesel Range Rover Sport versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

639complaints, 2006–2026
23mention a crash
10mention a fire
27injuries reported
Most complaints: 2016 (77), 2011 (63), 2017 (59)
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2016 · 77 complaints

Crashes 3 · fires 0 · injuries 3

Steering24
Engine14
Suspension11
Unknown or other7
Air bags5

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Range Rover Sport CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 67 Range Rover Sport versions for model years 2006–2026 (gas, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 102 g/mi, for the 2025 plug-in hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Range Rover Sport2006–2026

14–24 mpg · plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone · 42–53 MPGe plug-in hybrid · CO₂ 102–642 g/mi

2025
22combined MPG
399CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,750EPA yearly fuel cost
—/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
—Emission standard
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
5025045065085020102015202020252006 · Gas: 6352007 · Gas: 5922008 · Gas: 5922009 · Gas: 5922010 · Gas: 5922011 · Gas: 5922012 · Gas: 5922013 · Gas: 6092014 · Gas: 4712015 · Gas: 4692016 · Gas: 4682017 · Gas: 4682018 · Gas: 4682019 · Gas: 4682020 · Gas: 4742021 · Gas: 4722022 · Gas: 4742016 · Diesel: 4122017 · Diesel: 4122018 · Diesel: 4122019 · Diesel: 4122020 · Diesel: 4122021 · Diesel: 4122019 · Hybrid: 4252020 · Hybrid: 4332021 · Hybrid: 4332022 · Hybrid: 4332024 · Hybrid: 4212025 · Hybrid: 3992026 · Hybrid: 4062019 · Plug-in hybrid: 2602020 · Plug-in hybrid: 2602021 · Plug-in hybrid: 2592022 · Plug-in hybrid: 2592025 · Plug-in hybrid: 102
GasDieselHybridPlug-in hybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Plug-in hybrids: mpg is on gas alone; MPGe combines gas and electricity. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Range Rover Sport vs BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2006–2026. NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns for the Range Rover Sport, against 90 for the BMW X5 and 73 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Pick a range to compare.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Model years 2006–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
56
NHTSA owner complaints
639
EPA combined mpg
14–24
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.2, 4.4, 5.0 L
Also listed
supercharged, turbo, diesel, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 145
  2. Electrical system 113
  3. Fuel system 103

BMW X5

Model years 2006–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
90
NHTSA owner complaints
2,866
EPA combined mpg
14–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4, 4.8 L
Also listed
diesel, turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 852
  2. Air bags 614
  3. Electrical system 500

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model years 2006–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
73
NHTSA owner complaints
679
EPA combined mpg
14–25
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0, 2.1 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 3.5 L · 8-cyl 4.0, 5.5 L
Also listed
turbo, diesel, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, supercharged
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 151
  2. Engine and cooling 150
  3. Fuel system 81

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Range Rover Sport

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Land Rover Range Rover Sport (third generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The Range Rover Sport carries its VIN at the lower driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, on the B-pillar label, and in the engine bay. Cargo area sticker provides a fifth location. Always verify all four primary locations match before purchase.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN questions

Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2016 leads with 77, ahead of the 2011 (63) and 2017 (59). Those first two alone make up 22% of the 639 Range Rover Sport complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Land Rover Range Rover Sport had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 56 vehicle campaigns for model years 2006–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls are high risk?

16V-941 and 17V-154 cover air bag inflator modules and how they deploy. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 21V-635, 23V-044, 23V-221, 23V-872 and 24V-450. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2006–2026 Range Rover Sport at 14–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, with the plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone (42–53 MPGe on gas and electricity) (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport compare with the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE on recalls?

For 2006–2026 models the Range Rover Sport has 56 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW X5 has 90, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 73. Complaints run 639, 2,866 and 679 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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