2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport sits mid-pack among Range Rover Sport years: 52 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 39, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 20 reports (39% of the total).

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How does 2012 compare to other Range Rover Sport years?

Range Rover Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Fuel System	20	38%	— flat
Engine	13	25%	▲ up
Other	4	8%	▲ up
Transmission	4	8%	▲ up
Visibility & Wipers	2	4%	▲ up
Electrical System	2	4%	— flat
Lighting	2	4%	▲ up
Speed Control	2	4%	▲ up
Suspension	1	2%	▼ down
Steering	1	2%	▼ down
Brakes	1	2%	▼ down

Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V635000Fuel SystemAugust 12, 2021 · 111,746 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 20, 2026 · fire

“The car leaked all antifreeze. This is a 2012 Range Rover sport that has the same problem as the recall N623. â The recall number for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is N623. The recall was for certain 2010â2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010â2016 LR4 vehicles with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 enginesâ.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 21, 2024

“RATTLING NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN. IT IS A VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE DUE TO THE USE OF SUBSTANDARD TENSIONING RAILS AND GUIDES. FAILURE OF THE TIMING CHA8NS CAUSES CAMSHAFTS AND CRANKSHAFTS TO GO OUT OF SYNCHRONIZATION AND LOSE POWER, OR CAUSE THE PISTON AND VALVES TO SLAM INTO EACH OTHER. LAND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 29, 2019

“Car started smoking from under front hood while driving, while pulling to a stop, smoke started flooded cabin with my son and grandchildren in the car. They all got out safely but then the front engine and car exploded in flames.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 6, 2022 · fire

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 28, 2017

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — common questions

Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

It is close to typical for the Range Rover Sport: 52 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2012 Range Rover Sport problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (20 complaints), engine (13 complaints), transmission (4 complaints).

Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Range Rover Sport years to avoid are 2016, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2021. The cleanest record among Range Rover Sport years belongs to 2026.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2012 compare to other Range Rover Sport years?

What are the most common 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?

Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — common questions

Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

What are the most common 2012 Range Rover Sport problems?

Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have recalls?

Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport years should you avoid?

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