2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport most often describe cracked front suspension knuckles, many tied to a recall (campaign 25V514000) for which repair parts were reported unavailable for months. Other reports include recall work that was delayed or refused, engine cut-outs or a delayed throttle response, doors or the liftgate opening or unlatching unexpectedly, and fuel tank or fuel smell problems. Mileage is often not recorded; where it is, it ranges from very low mileage in early ownership to about 155,000 miles, and some knuckle reports describe cracks found with no warning light.

1. 1
   Steering

   Front suspension knuckle cracks

   • 15 complaints (27%)
   • median 86,014 mi at 10.9 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe cracks in the front suspension upper or steering knuckle, found by owners, dealers, or independent mechanics, and some report a loud crack or popping while turning or driving. Some say no warning light was on before the crack was found, and some describe the vehicle as not drivable. Several owners say the dealer confirmed the cracks while the recall parts were not yet available. Where mileage is recorded it falls between about 48,700 and 155,000 miles, and many complaints do not list a figure.

   Recall 25V514000

   What to check: Check the VIN for open recalls and ask whether campaign 25V514000, which covers the front suspension upper knuckle joint, has been completed. A pre-purchase inspection can ask a shop to look at both front knuckle joints for cracks, since some complaints describe cracks on both sides.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Subject: Recall Complaint – Complaint No. 24V840000 / Land Rover Recall N759 Vehicle Information: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Issue Description: I discovered a crack in the passenger-side steering knuckle of my vehicle, caused by a manufacturing defect where the bolt was over-torqued. This defect risks catastrophic steering failure, potentially leading to a severe accident. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11626594, filed 2024-11

   “I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding the failure of Land Rover and its authorized dealership network to complete Safety Recall D019 involving the front suspension knuckle crack on my 2015 Range Rover Sport. I received the official recall notice in September 2025. The recall concerns a serious safety defect involving the front suspension system, which presents a substantial risk of loss of vehicle control, crash, injury, or worse. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11737272, filed 2026-05
2. 2
   Steering

   Recall repairs delayed, unavailable, or refused

   • 21 complaints (38%)
   • median 91,000 mi at 11.0 yrs old (11 state mileage)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe recall work on the front suspension knuckle that could not be completed because repair parts were not yet available, in some cases for months. Some say the manufacturer had not given a repair date or had exceeded a reasonable time for the remedy, and others say the dealer declined or delayed the work. Some owners were not included in the recall at all, and some describe a dealer quoting a high price for suspension work after a recall complaint was filed. Where mileage is recorded it falls between about 63,000 and 121,000 miles, and several owners say they had not yet experienced a failure.

   Recall 25V514000

   What to check: Before buying, ask the seller or dealer whether all open recalls on the VIN are complete and whether the parts are in stock, and keep copies of recall notices and any dealer responses. Ask for written repair records, since some complaints describe recall work that was delayed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Jaguar Land Rover Dallas is actively retaliating against a safety recall complaint. They are refusing a workmanship review and have issued a predatory $10,000 quote to replace the exact suspension components their technicians completely disassembled four days ago.”

   NHTSA complaint #11767784, filed 2026-09

   “The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V-514000 (Steering); however, the part for the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable timeframe for the remedy to be available. The contact stated that their husband informed them, and a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle after receiving the recall and noticed that the suspension knuckle had fractured. The vehicle had not been driven. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11737521, filed 2026-05, 109,000 miles
3. 3
   Engine

   Engine cuts out or car does not respond to gas

   • 9 complaints (16%)
   • median 22,000 mi at 1.9 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2015–2026

   Owners describe the engine stalling, cutting out, or losing power while driving, often with the check-engine light on, and some report an engine that seized or would not restart. Other owners describe a delay of a second or more before the car responds after pulling away from a stop, and some describe the car not moving after an automatic engine-stop feature shut the engine off until it was restarted. In some reports the dealer recommended repairs, but the failure returned. Where mileage is recorded it ranges from about 100 miles to about 110,000 miles, and several stop-restart reports describe problems within the first weeks of ownership.

   Recall 15V0690003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask for repair records for stalling, no-start, or throttle complaints, including any engine or transmission software updates. On a test drive, bring the car to a stop, restart it if the engine has shut off, and check that it accelerates normally from a stop.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving home on the evening of June 27, 2023, a distance of about 15 miles, the low coolant light suddenly came on, and as we tried pulling over on the next freeway exit, the engine appeared to seize and cut out. It was difficult to brake and steer the car and we were nervous to get in an accident. We came to a rest off the freeway and then officers helped us push our car into a nearby Auto Zone. We left it there overnight to rest and when we came back the next day, the engine would not start. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11546989, filed 2023-09

   “I agree with another poster about an issue. We experience this too with our 15' Range Rover Sport supercharged V8 5.0L Dynamic vehicle. There is a dangerous lag in the accelerator when starting from a stop, or a low speed turn. It happens every time I stop or when turning a corner. It is most dangerous when pulling out of a parking lot or cross street when oncoming traffic is coming and you need the car to respond accurately to your gas pedal input. Instead, the vehicle does nothing for 1-1. 5 seconds, then lurches forward. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11455201, filed 2022-03
4. 4
   Body and structure

   Doors or liftgate open or unlatch unexpectedly

   • 7 complaints (13%)
   • median 84,000 mi at 5.2 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2019–2024

   Owners describe a door opening or appearing unlatched while the vehicle is moving, or failing to latch securely at low speed, and also a liftgate that opened while the vehicle was parked, setting off the alarm. Some say a door latch had already been replaced and that the manufacturer declined to replace the other latches. Owners express concern about a child in the back seat being unable to get out, or about a door that unlocked while driving. Where mileage is recorded it falls between about 70,000 and 100,000 miles, and a report describes a front door unlocking at about 10 to 15 mph.

   Recall 15V385000Recall 19V392000Recall 20V3870004 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the latch recall campaigns (15V385000, 19V392000, and 20V387000) have been completed on this VIN, and check that all doors and the liftgate latch and stay closed on a test drive. Ask the dealer to inspect the door latches, since some complaints describe a door that appears closed but is not latched.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Door latch failure. Driver door latch failed and was replaced in october 2018. We requested change of all latches as there is a recall issued on door latch failure. Range rover denied and said the other latches will not fail. Our passenger front latch failed and the door had to be held closed by hand to drive in jan 2019. Requested range rover to replace all door latches again and they refused to replace rear latches as they have not yet failed. To avoid compromising safety of our children, we are paying out of pocket to replace those latches. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11170874, filed 2019-01, 70,000 miles

   “Rear driver side door opened while the vehicle was in motion. The original recall of this issue was reportedly completed in 2016 (this was prior to me owning the vehicle). The same door now has issues unlocking. The safety concern is the potential of my child in the backseat having an open door while the car is driving or being unable to open the door to get my child out of the car in an emergency. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11509987, filed 2023-03
5. 5
   Fuel system

   Fuel tank damage, odor, or fill spills

   Mentioned in 4 of 49 sampled complaints

   Owners describe a strong fuel smell, a cracked fuel tank assembly, or gas leaking underneath the vehicle, sometimes after work on the battery. Some describe fuel spilling from the filler neck, with the pump shutting off after only a few gallons and owners filling further until fuel spills out. Some describe a heavily rusted fuel tank shield, and in one report the dealer found a cracked tank but the vehicle was not repaired. Where mileage is recorded it is between about 350 and 67,000 miles, and some owners returned to the dealer more than once.

   What to check: Check for any fuel smell and look under the vehicle for wet spots or stains, and ask the seller for records of any fuel system repairs. Try refueling during the inspection to see whether the pump shut-off stops at a normal fill, and ask about any rust on the fuel tank shield.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I replaced a dead battery after trying to jump start or charge. while doing so I noticed a strong odor of gas. I noticed of large damp spot on the ground. Later I moved the car and a companion looked under the car and noticed gas streaming underneath when I started the car. This was dangerous situation and a large amount of gas. Had a spark occurred when I was working on the battery the explosion would have destroyed the car and injured anyone near... …”

   NHTSA complaint #11598604, filed 2024-07

   “The fuel system of the 2015 Range Rover Sport does not allow the user to appropriately fill the gas tank with fuel without the pump shutting off after just every couple of gallons. There is no way to know that the tank is full without filling the tank to the point that gas spills out neck of the gas tank. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice for the problem. Land rover acknowledged that there is a design flaw in the fuel tank and they have reproduced the problem ever time they have tested it. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10691130, filed 2015-02, 350 miles

Buying note. A buyer considering a 2015 Range Rover Sport may want to confirm in writing that all open recalls, especially the front suspension knuckle recall, are completed on that VIN, and to have a pre-purchase inspection that includes the front knuckle joints and the door latches. Asking for records of fuel system, engine, and throttle repairs can also help, since several reports describe repeat visits without a lasting fix.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 49 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.