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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
11
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
77
Latest campaign
Aug 8, 2025

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages5Jul 2, 2020
20V38700020V32500019V39200019V39000015V385000
Seat belts3Apr 5, 2022
22V21900019V35000016V942000
Air bags2Mar 9, 2017
17V15400016V941000
Steering1Aug 8, 2025
25V514000

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 8, 2025Latest campaign
Aug 8, 202525V514000

Steering: linkages knuckle

Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V514000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V514000 · Aug 8, 2025
Apr 5, 202222V219000

Seat belts: front retractor

During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V219000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V219000 · Apr 5, 2022
Jul 2, 202020V387000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V387000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V387000 · Jul 2, 2020
Jun 4, 202020V325000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V325000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Risk
An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N459.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V325000 · Jun 4, 2020
May 24, 201919V392000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V392000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V392000 · May 24, 2019
May 23, 201919V390000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V390000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Risk
The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N336.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V390000 · May 23, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component77

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
77Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering2431000
Engine1418101
Suspension1114000
Unknown or other79101
Latches/locks/linkages56000
Electrical system56000
Air bags56000
Fuel/propulsion system45000
Seat belts45000
Structure45100
Power train34000
Lane departure23000
Engine and engine cooling23000
Fuel system23000
Gasoline11000

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Range Rover Sport (5 SEAT), Range Rover Sport (7 SEAT).

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “I purchased this car a week ago, and the engine made a loud noise and shut down in the middle of the roadway, almost caused a rear end collision.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767412
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”

    Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757386
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 07/28/2026 · ODI 11753236

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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The most recent, 25V514000 (reported August 8, 2025), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls for?

The largest group is latches/locks/linkages, with 5 campaigns. Others: seat belts (3), air bags (2), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 77 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.

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