2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems & reliability
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles were involved in 8 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 25 | 40% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 10 | 16% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 10 | 16% |
| Engine | 8 | 13% |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 20 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 36 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 90,000 miles (middle 50% between 64,458 and 110,334 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My vehicle overheated due to a cracked rear engine coolant pipe. The vehicle is out of warranty and has been inoperable since August 2025 due to repair cost.”
Engine · filed Jul 15, 2026
“My 2011 Range Rover Sport HSE experienced a severe fuse box failure. Fuses F15, F18, and F20 melted, causing wiring damage and disabling multiple systems. This failure appears to be due to a design or manufacturing defect and poses a serious fire hazard, putting the vehicle and occupants at risk. Upon research, it…”
Electrical System · filed Feb 4, 2026
“The fuel tank strap, also known as a fuel tank heat shield, protects the gas tank from debris during driving and off-road use. The original part number is WFN500021 which replaces WFI500053. Due to the metal chosen to make this shield, and the materials of other parts around it, it suffers from galvanic corrosion. As…”
Suspension · filed Jan 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Fuel Tank Outlet Flange Leak
Preliminary Evaluation PE20018 · opened Nov 5, 2020 · closed Mar 24, 2022 · led to recall 21V635000
- Spoiler Cover Detachment
Preliminary Evaluation PE20007 · opened May 7, 2020 · closed Oct 30, 2020 · led to recall 20V623000
Technical service bulletins
342 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The 10 most recent:
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Other · issued Mar 10, 2026
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317ATT - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317 - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other · issued Apr 11, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
SSM76166 · Other · issued Nov 27, 2024
The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
LTB00660NAS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 5, 2020
Air 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) could be stored in the Powertrain Control…
SSM74374 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 10, 2019
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 90,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.