2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety Report
2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (19) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System,Engine | Compare electrical system,engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 8 complaints and 6 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport before buying across this generation. |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Land Rover Range Rover Sport years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 10 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 12 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 8 | 6 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 38 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System,Engine
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine issues Land Rover onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Land Rover onlySteering,Electrical System,Engine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Electrical System,Engine issues Land Rover onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Land Rover onlySuspension
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Suspension issues Land Rover onlyPower Train,Service Brakes,Engine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Service Brakes,Engine issues Land Rover onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Reliability Score
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Faults Multiple reports of electrical system faults causing the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, leading to safety concerns. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering And Engine Issues Steering and engine issues have been reported, including a failure of the traction control and ABS systems. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Tail Light Malfunction Tail lights have malfunctioned, affecting visibility and safety. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Structural Issues Structural issues with exterior trim and latch mechanisms have been identified. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
Issues with the electrical system, including faults and malfunctions, are the most common problems reported.
Steering issues, such as the steering wheel locking out, have been reported.
Engine issues, including traction control and ABS failures, have been reported.
Tail lights and exterior lighting have malfunctioned, affecting visibility.
Recall Details for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport by NHTSA:
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D095.
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. Moisture may accumulate in the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, which can cause the right-side exterior vehicle lights, including the brake, outer marker, reversing, and turn indicator lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence: Exterior lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N830.
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Land Rover Range Rover and 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The second-row seat armrest storage compartment latch may fail, allowing the objects from within to be unsecured in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, unsecured objects from within the armrest compartment may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking arm of the second-row armrest storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N789.
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with incorrect rear taillights that do not illuminate correctly. In addition, the brake lights may not illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Taillights and brake lights that do not illuminate correctly can reduce vehicle visibility or cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear taillights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N782.
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
2023 Range Rover Sport (VIN: [XXX] ). Vehicle's own anti-theft security system simultaneously deactivated both smart keys after they were left inside the locked vehicle. This is a known design defect across all JLR vehicles from 2022 onwards. Vehicle is now completely inoperable. Dealer is quoting $3,000 for a new Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM) and two new keys. Owner was never warned at purchase th...
The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 MPH with her daughter in the vehicle, the contact heard a chugging sound, and the vehicle stopped independently. The contact was able to pull over near a stop sign and stopped and exited the vehicle and became aware that the front passenger’s side wheel had detached from the vehicle. The...
Dash message shown electrical system fault, vehicle shut down completely in less than 30 min. Upon a jumpstart, the vehicle would only run for less than a minute before complete shutdown. Dealership towed vehicle, and states problem with DC converter.
I was driving my vehicle when suddenly I got a "electrical fault has been detected Pull over Safely" error message. At that time the everything is still running and working. I pulled over safely and shut off the car. I restarted it and it said "low battery, start engine". It was really cold and I imagine as the car kept running, that will recharge the battery. I continued to drive (cautiously on l...
As i was driving out of the Costco parking lot the car read an error “stop safely. Electrical fault detected” within seconds the car completely shut off. No power. Brakes shut off. Steering shut off.
electrical failure of dc to dc converter, confirmed by manufacturer while driving on the highway i got an error message and immediately afterward the entire car shut down. no power steering, no brakes, no lights or hazards, no airbag. i was able to stop the car by gliding into an embankment in the left hand lane of the highway. was towed to the dealership. only by luck was my car not hit from beh...
The red light (Electrical Failure) popped up. Next the car essentially shut down - while on the road - luckily it was on a side road so no collision / personal injury occured although it could have been a disaster. After waiting in 10 degree cold, i towed the vehicle to Range Rover and upon testing next day, i was notified that its a defective DC/DC converter. There is no ETA on when the vehicl...
Since buying this car brand new it’s been nothing but problem after problem. Newest problem is one I’ve been researching and long history of this issue. Needs to be recalled. It’s a DcDc issue very well known parts are on lengthy back order and the cost is astronomical!!! Please help !!!
The cars electrical system failed while driving on the highway. It first impacted the traction control, then ABS, then put the car into neutral while traveling at 70 mph the highway with no ability to put the car into drive. Fortunately I was able to coast into the breakdown lane before the car completely shut off and put itself in park. Had I not been able to get into the breakdown lane we would ...
Since I purchased this car new it has been problem after problem. Car now again is currently not running. It has been a nightmare and after further research there has been many complaints about this car. Please look into Land Rover it’s really a problem going on with them and their cars
My vehicle as well received an electric fault message shortly before loosing all electrical power. When I say all I mean all as if someone removed the battery from the car. The issue that was described to me from the service department was the low voltage (12v) to high voltage (48v) I think dc to dc converter shorted out. They said this was the first device after the battery and contained all the ...
My vehicle lags using the accelerator. If you press the gas it taskes 10 seconds for the vehicle to begin moving unless you give it around 40% accelerator then it jumps uncontrollably forward. This happens everyday. I drive this vehicle constantly and the more I drive it the worse it gets. I feel the electric traction motor doesn't engage because of any number of reasons. I bring it to the shop an...
Windshield cracks spontaneously. In addition, there is an optical defect in the windshield glass that distorts visibility and is a safety hazard.
Less than 2 hours before my car completely shut down while driving, I received an error message stating "Stop safely. Electrical fault detected." I immediately reached out to the service department who told they didn't think the car would have any additional issues and that I should bring it to the shop on Monday (the incident happened on Saturday). While driving down an entrance ramp to a major...
Car started flashing "Lane assist not available" and steering wheel locked out.. it seems like no power steering anymore.. i am taking it to dealership but could been a major accident.
The car had a warning light in December “stop safely electrical fault detected” Land Rover dealership told me nothing was wrong, except I don’t drive enough & the battery was low. Eventually, the warning went away. This week, the warning light was back, along with additional warnings. The car literally shut down & quit working while it was running. I was sitting in a drive-through. I could not put...
The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts being backordered. The manufacturer was contacted, who informed him not to drive the vehicle. but...
Sadly, I have to report that I have not had my truck for more than 2 weeks and I had to already bring it to the dealerships for diagnostic evaluation for an Electrical fault detection message. As per the service department the vehicle needs a new Alternator. Hence, needing an alternator replacement when the vehicle has less than 200 miles is of great concern for the safety of my family and myself ...
Adaptive Cruise Control does not recognize (at times) stopped cars. SUV will accelerate into a stopped car. Similar problem on the NJ Turnpike traveling 65 mph with Adaptive Cruise Control. All lanes had a meaningful slow down and SUV continued to accelerate into slowdown. Almost had an accident and had to slam on the breaks. There was NO collision warning (should he alerted). The Lane Assist is ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Has the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT have?
The 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT has 19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
The 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT involve electrical system,engine (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), steering,electrical system,engine (3 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, suspension, power train,service brakes,engine.
How many crash reports does the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT out of 19 total complaints (5.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT.
Should I buy a 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 19 complaints, 5 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (4 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 3. STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (3 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 5. SUSPENSION (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
Consider the reliability score and known issues before purchasing. Ensure the vehicle has been serviced and check for recalls. The 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT has 19 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
The 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 19 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electrical System Faults and Steering and Engine Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?
Known issues with the 2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT include: Electrical System Faults, Steering and Engine Issues, Tail Light Malfunction, Structural Issues. These are based on patterns found across 19 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common electrical system issues reported?
Electrical system faults causing the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly and steering and engine issues, including traction control and ABS failures.
Are there any structural issues with the vehicle?
Yes, there have been reports of structural issues with exterior trim and latch mechanisms.
What should I do if I experience electrical system faults?
Contact the dealership immediately for a diagnosis and repair.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Consider the reliability score and known issues before purchasing. Ensure the vehicle has been serviced and check for recalls.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The data includes 19 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16