2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel system problems

The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 20 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

38%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Range Rover Sport fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

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.

What owners report

“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

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel system — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 21V635000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.