2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 20%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 20% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle within the first weeks of ownership failed to reengage the transmission after the eco feature turned off the engine. Eco feature turns the car off when the car is stopped in traffic or a stop signal to save fuel etc. The dash board and gear shifter displayed a flashing d': indicating a failure of the transmssion. (video available) when this occures the car will not respond to gas pedel being pushed and the car does not go. The car has to be turned off and restarted to get the tranmission to engage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716395, filed 2015-05, 500 miles“The vehicle within the first few weeks of ownership failed to operate while driving on a freeway in stop and go traffic. After being stopped, the vehicle transmission or engine seemed to malfunction and the car was stuck on the freeway with traffic moving around the car, creating a very dangerous situation. I was informed that the vehicle VIN was part of a group of vins that received bad software that caused the problem. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle appeared to operate normally and it was ultimately taken to the dealership for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713825, filed 2015-04, 100 miles“Within the first weeks of ownership failed to reengage the transmission after the eco feature turned off the engine. Eco feature turns the car off when the car is stopped in traffic or a stop signal to save fuel etc. When this occurs the car will not respond to gas pedal being pushed and the car does not go. The car has to be turned off and restarted to get the transmission to engage. This takes several seconds to do and creates a very dangerous situation.I have contacted the salesman at the dealership and he said he has heard this happen to others but they do not have a fix yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10759028, filed 2015-08, 500 miles“I was driving my 2015 Range Rover Sport, when a low battery symbol displayed on the dashboard. I drove 3 miles away to go to AutoZone to buy a new battery and as I parked the vehicle, I noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. My brother and I ran inside of AutoZone and asked them if they had a fire extinguisher because my car had a little fire on the driver’s side of the engine. I got AAA to tow my vehicle into the Land Rover dealership/Maintenance repair shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11593457, filed 2024-06“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 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 11017768Apr 28, 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- 11017767Apr 28, 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- 10202129Sep 9, 2021Oil Level Gauge (Dipstick) markings incorrect.
- 10202128Sep 9, 2021Oil Level Gauge (Dipstick) markings incorrect.
- 10185405Dec 16, 2020The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
- 10183547Nov 19, 2020The Check Engine MIL is illuminated.
- 10180944Sep 18, 2020The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10160458Apr 11, 2019PCV DiaphramTorn. The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10160434Apr 10, 2019Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak)…
- 10158996Mar 14, 2019The Check Engine Lamp is on and the vehicle is running rough. DTCs vary, may include P2187-00, P2189-00, P013E-00,P014E-00. Fuel trims near limit when engine is at idle speed.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 3 | 17% |
| 2023 | 10 | 43% |
| 2022 | 6 | 43% |
| 2021 | 5 | 38% |
| 2020 | 9 | 19% |
| 2019 | 9 | 35% |
| 2018 | 15 | 45% |
| 2017 | 7 | 12% |
| 2016 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 | 11 | 20% |
| 2014 | 11 | 25% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 13 | 41% |
| 2011 | 8 | 13% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
17 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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.
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