2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

20142016
Complaints
68
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:99,280 mi
#211 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:57,300 mi
Fires:2
#37 complaints

Suspension Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,280
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
57,300
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
60
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
367
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,000
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~350,467 vehicles.

25V514000Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
~121,509 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.

20V387000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~6,211 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.

19V392000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~65,385 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.

15V600000Seats:mid/rear Assembly
~856 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the second row seat back may not latch properly, especially in the center section.

15V385000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~65,372 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.

15V093000Airbags
~61,793 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.

15V092000Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
~28 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and LR4 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.

15V069000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~2 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.

15V042000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~29,311 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.

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2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 68 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (13 complaints, avg 99,280 mi); Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 57,300 mi); Suspension Failures (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,284 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport include 0 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 350,467 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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