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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 52owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 3fire reports
- 21%fail the UK MOT
52 complaints, against an average of 50 for the other 13 Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years.
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The components named most often in the 52 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 52 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport smell of fuel or gas?6 owners · 11.5% · Recall 21V635000
- Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport stall, lose power or shut off while driving?4 owners · 7.7%
- What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine?4 owners · 7.7%
- Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport overheat?3 owners · 5.8%
- Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have rust or paint problems?3 owners · 5.8%
Has the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Mounting Plate/Flange Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSADiscovery (L319) and Range Rover Sport (L320) Tow Ball Detachment
Risk: The manufacturer has determined that in affected vehicles the instructions provided on the method of use of detachable tow balls does not adequately warn of a non-obvious risk which could lead to a failure of the tow ball mechanism causing in-use detachment of the tow ball and trailer detachment.
Fix: Customers will be provided with an additional retaining bracket to fit to the vehicle when using the detachable tow ball together with full installation instructions.
UK DVSAEngine may cut out
Risk: An incorrectly manufactured crank position sensor may cause the engine to unexpectedly cut out or not to start.
Fix: On recalled vehicles the engine serial number will be checked and if within the affected range the crank position sensor will be replaced.
UK DVSAVehicle door(s) may open when car is in motion
Risk: The door could be unlatched when in the closed position and no indication provided of an unlatched condition. Vehicle doors not latched in either the primary of secondary state may during driving open. This can increase the risk of a vehicle crash and/or compromise the safety of vehicle occupants and other road users.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download the latest level of software. A limited number of vehicles may also require a Remote Function Actuator module to be fitted.
UK DVSAPossible loss of braking efficiency
Risk: On affected vehicles the servo vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed and can chafe against the auxiliary drive pulley. This can lead to failure of the hose and a loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: On affected vehicles check brake servo hose. If in good condition correctly reroute and secure hose. If hose is damaged replace hose and correctly route and secure.
UK DVSARisk of fire
Risk: An internal fault can create a short circuit within the fan control module which may lead to overheating of the insulation and ultimately fire within the engine bay. This may happen with the engine switched off and possibly when the vehicle is unattended..
Fix: Replace electric cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles
EU Safety GateThe deployment of the ammonium nitrate inflator can cause it to burst when there has been a degradation of the propellant.Such a rupture of the inflator can cause metal fragments to be projected at great speed through the airbag into the interior of the vehicle, which can result in serious and even fatal injuries for the occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 03/04/2026; Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Request to STOP DRIVING; Date of entry into force: 03/04/2026
EU Safety GateDue to a problem linked with the electronics, the engine may cut out without any detectable warning signs.This could potentially cause a crash.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateIf the quick release tow ball system is continuously overloaded or left permanently attached to the vehicle, the tow ball system can wear…If the quick release tow ball system is continuously overloaded or left permanently attached to the vehicle, the tow ball system can wear prematurely. In extreme cases, trailers can detach from the vehicle leading to the risk of a road accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks; Date of entry into force: 13/08/2014
EU Safety GateAn internal fault can create a short circuit within the fan control module which may lead to overheating of the insulation and ultimately…An internal fault can create a short circuit within the fan control module which may lead to overheating of the insulation and ultimately fire within the engine bay. This may happen with the engine switched off and possibly when the vehicle is unattended.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 01/08/2014
EU Safety GateThe battery positive cable fitted with Dynamic Response System (DRS) suspension system may clash with the DRS pipes and wear through the…Years estimatedThe battery positive cable fitted with Dynamic Response System (DRS) suspension system may clash with the DRS pipes and wear through the protective heat sleeve and cable insulation causing surrounding components to melt and combust.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 22/10/2013
How often does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2012, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners report?
12 of the 52 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Vehicle experienced a complete electrical failure while driving. The vehicle is a 2012 Range Rover Sport. At approximately 25 mph, the engine shut off, all exterior and interior lights went out, and the steering wheel locked in the straight‑ahead position. I temporarily lost control of the vehicle and was only able to stop safely because I was traveling at low speed. This incident created an immediate crash risk. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle but could not identify the cause, noting vehicle in Fail Safe - scan showed multiple lost communication codes. See the full report…
The vehicle out of nowhere began to make a werid clacking noise (possibly the lifters so we thought) my husband immediately pulled off the freeway the car sputtered; The engine immediately SEIZED, BEGAN TO SMOKE, and CAUGHT FIRE.
My 2012 Range Rover HSE Sport, after repeated calls and asking to speak to the appropriate parties about my car, finally got a call and said that the the safety recall was completed to [XXX] and I could pick up my car. He/She said that I would need an engine and I just needed to come in a pick up the keys and car.car was driveable. After the members refused for 30 days not to repair the safety recall, and upon my insistence, "they" said it was complete. The defect was with the manufacturer call to fix my car. The dealership members were very rude and noncompliant. I asked that they would reach…
The Jaguar range Rover dealership refused to fix the safety recall on my 2012 Range Rover. My car had been at the dealership JLR Midlothian VA since March 20,2026. They stated that there was no loaner car until April 13, 2026, possibly. Brian was the senior advisor sharing the information. I rented a car from Hertz rental in Fredericksburg VA for the initial date appt of March 13, 2026. I had a family emergency and informed Brian. On April 20, 2026 I visited the dealership to learn the status of fixing the recall issue of of fuel flange to be told by Jeff that Mike the Service Manager refused…
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After the recall repair, the vehicle unexpectedly ran out of fuel even though the instrument panel indicated approximately 90 miles to empty. The contact added fuel and resumed driving; however, the vehicle ran out of fuel while the display showed approximately 50 miles to empty. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer again. Upon inspection, the local dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined…
In January 2025 I noticed light ticking/knocking at startup, idle, and while driving. On January 23, 2025 I searched online for how to check the oil level and for an L322 dipstick location (there is none). Only after finding a YouTube video with an undocumented override (double-pressing the “Cancel” button) was I able to see the oil level on January 31, 2025, and it showed zero. I added oil immediately, but the knocking gradually worsened over the following months until very loud clattering began on July 4, 2025. The electronic oil level monitoring and warning system failed. When I followed…
Had a recall. I wasn't available on the date or a week or so after the appointment date. An ex of mine that had no authority to take my Range Rover into the dealership for the recall to get fixed, used my driver's license to get a rental Land Rover to use while my Range Rover was supposedly being fixed for the leaking fuel tank recall. So, Land Rover didn't care that it wasn't me getting to drive a $70,000 Land Rover while mine was getting fixed for recall. I figure out what happened & where my vehicle was & got the rental back to me in order to go get my vehicle back. I got to take it home,2…
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the "Transmission Fault" warning light illuminated, and the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT. The contact pulled into a filling station and checked the coolant reservoir. The contact stated that the reservoir was slightly low, and she added a pint of water. The contact stated that the fluid started leaking underneath the vehicle near…
Gearbox failure. NO warning lamps, symptoms or messages prior to the incident. While driving down the road, upon accelerating; the vehicle would not move forward. The shift was in drive. There was an indicating (grinding) noise beneath the vehicle. Had this been on a highway it had great potential to become a severe danger to myself and passengers, or other drivers! found to be transfer case and connecting transmission spline ground to a powder. It was towed to the Land Rover service department.
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor around the exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed the fuel odor on the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured gasoline fuel tank flange assembly and that the gasoline fuel tank flange assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that due to health issues, the vehicle was parked for a…
When curving left, driving 50mph, the slightest bump, such as a lane marker makes the front passenger wheel bounce independently from the other three tires and makes the steering wheel shake. It's possible to lose control. The problem has been identified as a control arm. I have had this problem repaired 3 times. Why does this keep happening, specifically to that side? Repairs took place in 2016, 2018, 2024
ON THE HIGHWAY, MERRITT 15 IN CT, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING, NO ABILITY TO SPEED UP. ENGINE SHUT OFF, ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF. LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOW SINCE MY EXIT WAS COMING UP BUT I LOST ALL ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE WAY AND IF I WAS GOING THE HIGHWAY SPEED IT COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY.
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: questions owners ask
Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; the most common categories were engine (17, 32.7%), fuel/propulsion system (13, 25%), power train (9, 17.3%). There is 1 safety recall. 2 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Across 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (32.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (25% of complaints), power train (17.3% of complaints), fuel system (15.4% of complaints), gasoline (15.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; the most recent (campaign 21V635000, 2021-08-12) concerns Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Mounting Plate/Flange. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport smell of fuel or gas?
6 of the 52 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (11.5%) describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. A related recall exists: campaign 21V635000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: mounting plate/flange). The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Tl* the contact owns a 2012 land rover range rover sport. the contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside the rear of the vehicle." (NHTSA complaint 11187051, March 2019). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
4 of the 52 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Vehicle: 2012 Range Rover Sport Supercharged (VIN: [XXX] ) Recall Campaign: N623 / NHTSA 21V635 Incident Description: In October 2025 I had a recall repair done at Land Rover Annapolis." (NHTSA complaint 11718661, February 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine?
4 of the 52 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7.7%) describe a knocking, ticking or rattling engine noise. One owner wrote: "Rattling noise from the timing chain. it is a very well known issue due to the use of substandard tensioning rails and guides." (NHTSA complaint 11192807, March 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport overheat?
3 of the 52 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5.8%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "Unknown. the engine overheated engulf in heavy smoke.disabled." (NHTSA complaint 11728734, April 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have rust or paint problems?
3 of the 52 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5.8%) describe rust, corrosion or peeling paint. One owner wrote: "The fuel tank holder is rusted out and is a known issue on this model. Land Rover used materials that are prone to severe corrosion and I feel like my fuel tank will fall off at any moment and is unsafe to drive." (NHTSA complaint 11725501, March 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Range Rover Sport
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2012 only.