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Land Rover Range Rover SportModel year report

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

Compared with other Land Rover Range Rover Sport years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

32/100 0.7× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
63filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
90,000miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl 4WD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

The most frequent theme in complaints for this model year is the rear spoiler detaching in motion; many owners describe parts of a larger, better-documented as-filed database after failing to have it formally repaired. Fuel odor and fuel leakage around the tank area is the second major theme, often linked by owners to a fuel outlet flange recall. Engine complaints center on timing chain noise and coolant pipe leaks, both commonly reported at higher mileage.

  1. Body and structure

    Rear spoiler detaching while driving

    • 22 complaints (35%)
    • median 83,500 mi at 10.0 yrs old (16 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2017–2025

    Owners describe the upper rear spoiler cover separating and flying off at highway speeds, sometimes with a loud snapping or banging sound, and often taking the rear camera and wiring with it. Several report the detached piece landing in traffic or hitting a following vehicle. Complaints frequently mention that the recall repair was unavailable or that the vehicle was said not to be covered. Reported from roughly 50,000 to 150,000 miles, most often at highway speeds.

    Recall 20V623000

    What to check: Inspect the spoiler for looseness, gaps or missing fasteners, and check whether the recall repair has been performed for this VIN; ask the dealer for written confirmation.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour and all of a sudden the rear roof spoiler flew off and hit the car behind me. After doing some research I found this problem to be common. I was surprised to see that there was no recal for it as it is a very serious hazard to all drivers near when it happens. If the weather was bad it could have caused a deadly accident.”

    NHTSA complaint #11192264, filed 2019-03, 51,500 miles

    “At 55 MPH traveling on ga highway 17, the rear spoiler spontaneously detached from the frame. A piece of the spoiler surrounding the rear camera sheared from the bulk of the spoiler and was left dangling from the automobile. I was able to find the spoiler in a ditch fortunately not being hit by vehicles behind me. I called Land Rover of hilton head, spoke with, and drove the auto to the service manager, thomas. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10984367, filed 2017-05, 70,000 miles
  2. Fuel system

    Fuel smell and fuel leaking near the tank

    • 18 complaints (29%)
    • median 105,668 mi at 10.4 yrs old (10 state mileage)
    • filed 2018–2026

    Owners describe a strong gasoline odor inside or outside the vehicle, sometimes with visible fuel on the ground or dripping under the rear. Several say a dealer diagnosed the fuel outlet flange or the fuel filter housing on top of the tank as cracked or leaking, and some mention being told recall parts were not available. A few report fuel-related loss of power or rough running alongside the smell. Mostly reported between about 60,000 and 170,000 miles, often noticed after driving or while parked.

    Recall 21V6350001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether the fuel outlet flange recall has been completed, and have the area around the top of the fuel tank inspected for cracks, staining or fuel residue.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Gas leaking from the flange while driving. Flange was replaced. I would like to report this repair as a concern. I have never owned a vehicle that had a gas leak. I lost my sense of smell 20 years ago and would not have know of the gas smell if my daughter had not made me aware of it. I spoke with the dealer about a potential recall investigation on the flange and they were unaware of any recall investigation. This is a very dangerous issue and should be a recall by Land Rover.”

    NHTSA complaint #11388329, filed 2021-01, 80,000 miles

    “Smell of fuel on the passenger side of vehicle, get noticeably stronger after driving vehicle. After inspecting around the top of the fuel tank I found fuel squirting out of the fuel filter/pump which is seated in the top of the fuel tank. I had gone on line to assisted me in tracking down the issue and found this is a common reported issue. My vehicle only has 111337 miles on the odometer and I noticed a lot of these reported issue are for Land Rover vehicles that have around the same milage.”

    NHTSA complaint #11337853, filed 2020-07, 111,337 miles
  3. Brakes

    Brake pedal or braking response concerns

    Mentioned in 5 of 60 sampled complaints

    Complaints describe the brake pedal going to the floor or the vehicle not slowing as expected, with one owner told the brake lines were corroded, and another reporting a lunge forward while stopped. Several mention dealer attempts such as booster replacement without a lasting fix. Reported across a wide range, from about 5,000 to 110,000 miles.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Have the brake lines inspected for corrosion and check pedal feel and fluid level during a test drive.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was trying to park the car and was at a low speed. The brakes did not respond. I then stood up, holding on to the steering wheel. The car then stopped. A similar incident happend about three or four months ago when my husband was driving the car.”

    NHTSA complaint #10504387, filed 2013-03, 10,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2011 Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The failure occurred on several occasions. On one occasion the vehicle lunged forward approximately ten feet. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #11418666, filed 2021-05, 108,000 miles

Buying note. A used example of this model year is worth having inspected for spoiler security, fuel leaks around the tank and timing chain noise before purchase. Ask for recall completion records and service history, since several complaints mention repair parts being unavailable.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 63 consumer complaints for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 342 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 10 Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 32 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Seat belts (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “While driving on the freeway, the rear top spoiler cap flew off completely. I am aware of 4 recalls on this particular vehicle and this is one of them. I would like all 4 recalls to be fixed. Need to be contacted asap to take care of these recall issues. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11386030, filed 2021-01, 108,291 miles

Fuel system: “Smell gasoline and gasoline on ground. Recall exists for fuel tank but informed my model is not covered but the flange must be damaged as car is currently leaking gas. Car is at Range Rover dealership who says not covered but their is an existing safety recall for my 2011 Range Rover Sports”

NHTSA complaint #11692767, filed 2025-10

Engine: “Takata recall. All Land Rover/jaguar 5.0 engines from 2010 to 2013 are affected by timing chain tensioner guides. This was an engineering error on oem equipment. Timing guides are made of aluminium and piston on tensioner is steel. Engine will develop a tick/knock. Not addressing the issue will lead to timing issues and engine failures. Land rover/jaguar is aware of the issue and fix is at consumer expense of over $5k. They will install a newly designed guide with a steel button insert for piston to rest on. Ive seen posts with issues arising as little as 7k miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11151960, filed 2018-11, 48,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The brake, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that fuel was leaking in the front of vehicle near the engine. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). …”

NHTSA complaint #11576822, filed 2024-03, 170,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 110,000 miles.

14%0–103%10–255%25–5019%50–7519%75–10030%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 90,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Range Rover Sport 4WD5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131815$5,500
Range Rover Sport 4WD5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121714$5,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 342 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 342 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025131,0004—21—Too new
20241816,0008—21—Too new
20232330,0007———Too new
20221461,0009—19—Not enough data
20211344,60010—19—Not enough data
20204850,00010—1992 · MoreRising
20192610,1078—1959 · TypicalRising
20183311,0005—1967 · MoreRising
20175940,0006—1963 · TypicalRising
20167760,00011—1950 · TypicalRising
20155567,0009—1661 · TypicalRising
20144456,0008—1947 · TypicalStable
20133385,0001—150 · FewerFalling
20123274,6141—150 · FewerStable
20116390,0002—1532 · FewerFalling
20104185,0002—1529 · FewerFalling
20098101,2500—15—Not enough data
20081436,0000—15—Not enough data
20062628,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most frequent theme in complaints for this model year is the rear spoiler detaching in motion; many owners describe parts of a larger, better-documented as-filed database after failing to have it formally repaired. The issues reported most often: Rear spoiler detaching while driving; Fuel smell and fuel leaking near the tank; Brake pedal or braking response concerns.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 63 consumer complaints for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 25 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 20.

Has the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Range Rover Sport, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reported?

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 110,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.