Every 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 20V387000
Feb 7, 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
- Risk
- Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
Full recall details for 20V387000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 19V392000
May 24, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
- Risk
- The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
Full recall details for 19V392000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 15V385000
Jun 17, 2015Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
- Risk
- If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
Full recall details for 15V385000 →
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, reporting 3 crashes, 3 injuries. Land Rover has issued at least 736 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering24
- Engine14
- Suspension11
- Unknown Or Other7
- Air Bags5
- Electrical System5
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (249)
- Equipment (182)
- Power Train (77)
- Engine (69)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (62)
- Steering (50)
Read Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 5 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“On 4/13/2025 as my husband and I were exiting the Zoom Express Car Wash, vehicle accelerated as I shifted from neutral to drive. As shown in the footage, I was unable to brake and stop the vehicle.”
2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORTAug 1, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11677749
Injury reported
“The Gesture Liftgate feature that is equipped will both open and close eratically while vehicle is in park and there is movement around the side and rear of the vehicle and there is no way to disable.”
2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORTSep 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11546877
Crash
“DEFECTIVE GEAR SELECTOR. DRIVER PARKED THE CAR AND SWITCHED IT OFF. DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEYS. THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT ANYONE IN THE CAR. THE CAR RAN OVER A STATIONARY MOTORCYCLE AND OVER AND INTO A LOW WALL CAUSING ABOUT $20,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE.”
2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORTJan 7, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11387051
Injury reported
“HANDLE ABOVE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BROKE OFF AND MY 90 MOTHER FELL TO THE GROUND.”
2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORTSep 21, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11257121
Crash
“I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR THE REAR ELECTRIC LIFT GATE OPENING RANDOMLY ON HIGHWAY AND ROADS. I HAVE HAD ITEMS FALL OUT THAT COULD HAVE CREATED AN ACCIDENT. IT IS KNOW THAT LAND ROVER HAS ISSUES WITH DOORS OPENING AND I NOW AM INCLUDING THE LIFT GATE. THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED”
2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORTDec 2, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11155494
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