2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 7 recalls, 23 owner complaints.
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Recalls
7 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #23V044000 · 2023 · 6,724 vehicles
What's wrong: The engine cam carrier oil channel May be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Why it matters: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #23V251000 · 2023 · 5 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear taillights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #23V324000 · 2023 · 12,587 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, unsecured objects from within the armrest compartment May strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the locking arm of the second-row armrest storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2023.
Exterior lights, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #23V871000 · 2023 · 4,347 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Exterior lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 10, 2024.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #26V097000 · 2026 · 178 vehicles
What's wrong: The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim May not be properly secured and can detach.
Why it matters: A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V248000 · 2026 · 170,169 vehicles
What's wrong: Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the dcdc converter. A failure of the dc-dc converter will result in a loss of 12-volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V599000 · 2026 · 23,677 vehicles
What's wrong: The dc-dc converter May malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the dc-dc converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the dc-dc converter will result in the loss of 12-volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (13): the most common themes are electrical failure (10), warning light on (2).
- Engine (10): the most common themes are electrical failure (7), stalls / loses power (3).
- Steering (5): the most common themes are steering problems (3).
- Brakes (4): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 23 owner complaints, ranking #13 of 22 Range Rover Sport model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 29). Complaints peaked in 2026 (13 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 30,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (14 complaints, 7 recalls), 2024 (17 complaints, 8 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (13), engine (10), steering (5).
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