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2020 Land Rover Range Rover problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 27owner complaints
- 5crash reports
- 1fire report
- 10%fail the UK MOT
27 complaints, against an average of 45 for the other 13 Land Rover Range Rover model years.
Every Land Rover Range Rover model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover?
The components named most often in the 27 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2020 Land Rover Range Rover owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 27 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover 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 DVSADriver’s Airbag Potential Non-Deployment
Risk: A concern has been identified where the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring may experience fretting corrosion over time. This can lead to an increased resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit potentially resulting in the airbag failing to deploy when requested to do so. An airbag which fails to deploy as-intended will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Vehicles will have a protective lubricant gel applied to the driver’s airbag connector terminals.
UK DVSASecurity Guidance
Risk: Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. there is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft.
Fix: Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.
UK DVSAAJ20-D6 and AJ20-P6 Engine Oil Filter Housing CrackedD6 and AJ20-P6 Engine Oil Filter Housing Cracked
Risk: On affected vehicles the incorrect specification of plastic was used to manufacture the oil filter housing. This housing may over time and with vehicle use crack. This could result in oil under pressure leaking and coming into contact with hot components of the engine which may result in a fire. Additionally oil may leak onto the road surface posing a skid hazard.
Fix: Replace the oil filter housing complete with filter and associated O-rings.
UK DVSASecurity Enhancement
Risk: For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
Fix: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.
UK DVSASecurity Enhancement
Risk: For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
Fix: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.
UK DVSAOn affected 2022 - 2023 Model Year Land Rover Range Rover vehicles the external rear lamp mounted in the body could partially or…On affected 2022 - 2023 Model Year Land Rover Range Rover vehicles the external rear lamp mounted in the body could partially or permanently fail to operate resulting in one or more of the light sources not working.
Risk: On affected 2022 - 2023 Model Year Land Rover Range Rover vehicles the external rear lamp mounted in the body could partially or permanently fail to operate resulting in one or more of the light sources not working.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the foam block mounted in the bodyshell removed. The rear lamp mounted in the body and rear tail lamp link lead wiring will be checked for their condition. Where the lamp and wiring are qualified OK no further remedy is required. Where the lamp or wiring are qualified Not OK the lamp will be replaced.
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction.On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.
Risk: On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the engine coolant elbow replaced. In addition a turbocharger feed coolant pipe will be replaced.
UK DVSASome of the hot end exhaust bracket fixings may not have been fastened or not have been fastened to the correct torque
Risk: Some of the hot end exhaust bracket fixings may not have been fastened or not have been fastened to the required torque.
Fix: Check for the presence of the exhaust bracket fixings and where necessary install new fixings or tighten existing fixings to the specified torque.
UK DVSAExhaust gas recirculation crossover pipe may not be to specification
Risk: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) crossover pipe may have been manufactured away from specification.
Fix: Check and repair the vehicle with a part manufactured to the correct specification.
EU Safety GateCorrosion of the airbag connector may increase electrical resistance, which could prevent the driver airbag from deploying correctly in…Corrosion of the airbag connector may increase electrical resistance, which could prevent the driver airbag from deploying correctly in the event of an accident. This increases the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 10/07/2026
EU Safety GateThe driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode.Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries.
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: 23/06/2026
EU Safety GateCathode damage during production may accelerate battery ageing and increase the risk of fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe engines may become blocked, which can cause external oil leakage or oil transfer into the air intake system, creating a risk of fire.
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: 16/02/2023
EU Safety GateThe coolant pump may malfunction and stop the coolant flow, causing the engine to overheat quickly and subsequently break an…The coolant pump may malfunction and stop the coolant flow, causing the engine to overheat quickly and subsequently break an engine-mounted plastic elbow in the cooling circuit. Coolant can leak onto the turbocharger's heat shield, creating a risk of fire in the engine compartment.
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 GateThe front collision sensors may not have been fitted correctly.This can cause the safety belt restraint system to malfunction, leading to serious injuries to the occupants. In the event of an accidental deployment of the front airbag, control of the vehicle may be lost, creating a risk of an accident.
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: 20/05/2022
EU Safety GateImproperly tightened diesel particulate filter mounting frame fittings may lead to loosening or detachment of the fittings, which will…Improperly tightened diesel particulate filter mounting frame fittings may lead to loosening or detachment of the fittings, which will cause stress to the exhaust joints and, over time, increase the possibility of unmeasured exhaust gas leaks. In the event of an exhaust leak, hot exhaust gases can leak under the vehicle or under the engine compartment, which can damage engine components increasing the risk of a fire.
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: 12/09/2022
EU Safety GateThe Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) crossover pipe may not have been manufactured according to the specification and can crack, allowing…The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) crossover pipe may not have been manufactured according to the specification and can crack, allowing the escape of high temperature exhaust gas.Consequently, the escaped gas can come into contact with the plastic Variable Camshaft Timing cap and melt it, allowing liquid oil to be exposed to hot exhaust gas, increasing the risk of fire.
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: 15/10/2020
How often does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover 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 2020, 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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover owners report?
12 of the 27 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.
Sun roof drains failed flooding the car and destroying electronics in the passenger wheel well. This is a problem that happens with every single L405 ever produced and the manufactures answer for it is a complete replacement of the sunroof and insert. The cost of the repair will mechanically total a vehicle that's as little as five years old. The actual solution is 3.5 hours of labor and less than $100 of parts but its not acknowledged by Land Rover simply because every L405 in existence will eventually have this exact failure that is due to a poor design with dissimilar metals in a wet…
I own a 2020 Land Rover, VIN [XXX], which is affected by NHTSA Safety Recall 26V-248 / Jaguar Land Rover Recall D126. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Land Rover dealership after the check-engine light illuminated. While the vehicle was at the dealership, I requested that the open D126 safety recall also be performed. The dealer informed me that they could not perform the recall software update because my 12-volt battery is “almost failing” and told me that I would first have to pay out of pocket to replace the battery. I am concerned about this because Recall 26V-248 specifically…
The range rover would not start had to jump start, vehicle is available completely dead does not jump start After finally starting the vehicle exiting the parking lot car completely lost all power completely turned off I was unable to steer the car nor apply the brakes Towed to the dealership a battery test was done and charging system check They did not find the issue Vehicle was inspected by the dealer only at time when the car was brought in charging system fault detected warning
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was experiencing low electrical power, preventing communication with an unknown component. The mechanic determined that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted…
Loss of all driving power. Gave fail code of Battery fail. We relpaced the battwry and still didnt work. Then were told we needed to replace the alternator. Replaced alternator and still failed. Now being told that we need to replace the dc dc converter...we have paid for the part but that part is on back order and we have now been without a vehicle for 6 months
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2020 Range Rover Full Size Plug-In Hybrid, which has been inoperable for over three months due to ongoing fault codes and software-related issues. The vehicle has been at an authorized Land Rover dealer for an extended period. The dealer has confirmed they are unable to proceed without direction or software updates from Jaguar Land Rover corporate engineering. For the last 60+ days, the issue has been repeatedly escalated between the dealer and corporate engineering with no actionable resolution, no repair authorization, and no clear timeline provided. I…
There is a current recall from January of last year that is affecting surround view cameras not currently working. My vehicle is experiencing the same issue but is not showing listed in the recall. Due to cameras not working it puts my safety and other at risk as I am not able to see when backing up or the surrounding areas especially when towing. A dealership may be looking into it soon as this issue just began. No other warning the cameras just don’t turn or are blurry, fuzzy and flicker. This includes all cameras. Front sides and rear.
I have 2020 Range Rover HSE. Its a known issue with the steering knuckle cracking causing a safety issue. JLR is not including my VIN as part of the recall. This issue is affecting all years
the brakes failed to function while I drove. I almost hit the car in front of me. the brake booster was not functioning. the engine check light appeared suddenly, but with that other messages too, and also that was safe to continue to drive with caution. Just to mention two more messages that appeared on the display were: Stability control not available and Hill descent Control not available. I had to press extremely hard to break the car and of course I had to drive very slowly. I was cough of guard and almost hit a car in front of me at the traffic light. afterwards I just drove very slowly…
In June 2023, I started my car and I got 2 error messages "Hill Descent Control not available" and "OK to drive with caution stability control not available", then when pressing the brake, it was very difficult to press the brake and stop the car. I took to the dealer and they replaced the secondary auxillary battery. In July 2024, I started my car and received the same 2 error messages and had trouble using my brakes again (same issue as in 2023). My car is again at the dealer, and I am told that the secondary auxiliary battery has failed again, and they can't figure out why. This seems to be…
Stopped on main road to perform a left turn, car stopped during the turn and then lurched forward. The car then became inoperable and would not go into gear. Gear selector was not available and car kept cutting out. I could not move the vehicle out of traffic and I had to sit in moving traffic with my hazard lights flashing. Husband came and sat in the car, waited 15 mins, started the car and overruled the car allowing him to move the car off the road and out of moving traffic.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM REVVED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. THE MAIN COMPUTER MODULE THAT CONTROLS MANY ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE VEHICLE CEASED CAUSING THE BACK-UP CAMERA AND SENSORS TO INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. DEALER (LAND ROVER VENTURA LOCATED AT 3190 PERKIN AVE, CA 93003, (855)222-3243) WHO REBOOTED A CERTAIN SYSTEM WITHIN THE VEHICLE (SYSTEM…
2020 Land Rover Range Rover: questions owners ask
Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover; the most common categories were electrical system (10, 37%), power train (8, 29.6%), service brakes (3, 11.1%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 5 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 3 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover?
Across 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (37% of complaints), power train (29.6% of complaints), service brakes (11.1% of complaints), steering (11.1% of complaints), structure (11.1% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
5 of the 27 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover (18.5%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "The range rover would not start had to jump start, vehicle is available completely dead does not jump start After finally starting the vehicle exiting the parking lot car completely lost all power completely turned off I was unable to steer the car nor apply…" (NHTSA complaint 11766398, September 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.
Why won't my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover start?
3 of the 27 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover (11.1%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "The range rover would not start had to jump start, vehicle is available completely dead does not jump start After finally starting the vehicle exiting the parking lot car completely lost all power completely turned off I was unable to steer the car nor apply…" (NHTSA complaint 11766398, September 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.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover?
3 of the 27 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover (11.1%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "**Component/System:** 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, including the DC/DC converter subject to JLR recall D126, MHEV battery/Battery Energy Control Module, starter generator/alternator system, 12V charging system, telematics control module, and…" (NHTSA complaint 11750176, July 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
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 2020 only; combines NHTSA's entries for RANGE ROVER LWB and RANGE ROVER SWB.