2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 8 complaints, with Engine Problems as the top reported area.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 8 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Range Rover Sport
- Model year
- 2021
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 8
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPGe combined
- 19
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 18 / 21
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electric range (miles)
- 480
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Inspection Focus
- Request service records for engine and electrical repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine and electrical systems before purchase.
- Check for any transmission/drivetrain service history.
Before You Close the Deal
- Request service records for engine and electrical repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine and electrical systems before purchase.
- Check for any transmission/drivetrain service history.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are concentrated in engine and electrical systems, each with 4 reports. Transmission/drivetrain issues also appear, with 2 complaints. No crash-related complaints were reported, but the low complaint volume limits confidence in these patterns.
- Engine Problems and Electrical Faults each account for 4 of the 8 total complaints.
- Transmission/Drivetrain issues are the third most reported component with 2 complaints.
- No crash-related complaints were filed for this model year.
- Engine Problems
- Electrical Faults
- Transmission/Drivetrain
All 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
My car completely died and would not start up ending up towing it to the mechanic and he said it was the dc to dc converter and I heard this has been happening to mild hybrid Range Rovers / Sport an all electric ones too.
I took my car in for an oil change, and they noticed a faint fuel smell (Which I had noticed as well). I had them look deeper and the found a small fuel leak, requiring Part LR140080 to repair. This part is worldwide back ordered from Land Rover. When I ordered at the Range Rover…
Vehicle was operating normally on interstate traffic at 70mph when vehicle suddenly flashed "Charging system fault" and the vehicle then would not accelerate and dropped to 25 mph. Trying to exit the interstate and vehicle went into limp mode and battery icon showed up. Had to be…
The alternator on my vehicle (DC to DC convertor) went while driving home with only one sensor prompting me to turn back around and head home to be safe. The car essentially died and power steering was lost. There were no prior warnings or indicators of an issue. I had 15 minutes…
Over the last few months my warning light for engine coolant appears and says add coolant now. I will add coolant at preferred vendor. Two weeks later my coolant light will appear again saying add coolant now. When I looked myself after that 4th occasion I saw that the coolant ta…
leaking coolant onto the Turbocharger. My coolant light has been coming on often for the past year or so. A month after I top off coolant my Warnings light indicates low coolant. I’ve been to Land Rover Range Rover multiple times with this issue, I was told there is no issue and …
I was driving the car on March 11th 2022, at around 10pm when the car suddenly lost power, while driving in a rural area of Interstate 5 in northern California when the vehicle lost power, I was unable to see anything at all and had to pull to the shoulder unsure of what was on t…
Incident 1 I purchase my vehicle from Jaguar Land Rover Rosenthal Chantilly VA, a new Range Rover sport( one of the top-line models of Range Rover 100K+) , and it’s just 5 months only 3000 miles. One day (Thursday, Jun 10) car suddenly stop in the middle of the road with a gea…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 8 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?▾
#1: Engine Problems (4 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (4 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 8 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?▾
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. A major recall area is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?▾
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.