Last updated: 2026-04-20

RELIABILITY SCORE: 75/100 (GOOD)

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability Report

Name: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Brand: Land Rover

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport scores 75/100 ("Good"). With 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints, reliability is acceptable but not class-leading.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

N/A

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,150–$3,850

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair CostsN/A

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact75/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Acceptable reliability — worth considering with a pre-purchase inspection.

Should You Buy the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

At 75/100, the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport lands in "Good" territory — acceptable, but not class-leading.

Owners log 0 complaints on this model year — enough to suggest attention is needed, but no single failure mode dominates yet.

Get a pre-purchase inspection on any used example, with extra attention to reported problem areas. An extended warranty is worth pricing out.

See also the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low complaint frequency

Cons

−Moderate recall count

Compare 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport With

2026 BMW X5

Reliability: 56/100

Mixed

2026 Audi Q8

Reliability: 70/100

Good

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Reliability: 65/100

Good

2026 BMW 5-Series

Reliability: 71/100

Good

2026 Volvo XC90

Reliability: 73/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

3 manufacturer recalls issued

Recall Overview

recalls on record

A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recall Details

3 recalls have been issued for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V7050002025-10-16

POWER TRAIN

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2025 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, and 2026 Range Rover Evoque, and Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. Moisture may have entered the gear shift module (GSM) during assembly, which can cause the gear shift position indicator light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

A gear shift position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission gear position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the GSM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover’s customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D054 and H566.

26V0970002026-02-19

STRUCTURE

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.

Consequence

A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D095.

26V0050002026-01-09

EQUIPMENT

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The vehicle weight information listed on the certification label is incorrect.

Consequence

Incorrect weight information on the certification label could lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D082. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 6, 2026.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport? Check its history first

Every 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

BEV / HEV / PHEV Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (Yes)Automatic High Beams (LED)

HEV Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (Yes)Automatic High Beams (LED)

PHEV Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (Yes)Automatic High Beams (LED)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Hybrid

18–22 MPG

Fuel cost: $3,150–$3,850/yr

Fuel only

16–20 city / 22–25 hwy MPG

Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Hybrid trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Range Rover Sport P360 MHEV 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	20	25	22	$3,150
Range Rover Sport P400 MHEV 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	20	25	22	$3,150
Range Rover Sport MHEV 4.4L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	16	23	19	$3,650
Range Rover Sport SVR MHEV 4.4L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	16	22	18	$3,850

Best & Worst Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years

Comprehensive reliability analysis based on NHTSA data, owner complaints, and historical performance.

Best Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

The best Land Rover Range Rover Sport year is 2026 with a reliability score of 75/100, rated good. Other strong picks include 2025 (68/100) and 2024 (64/100).

Top Pick

Good

2026

(Current Model)

3Recalls

0Complaints

Good

2025

9Recalls

24Complaints

Good

2024

22Recalls

47Complaints

Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years to Avoid

The worst Land Rover Range Rover Sport year is 2020 with a score of 42/100, primarily due to electrical system (30) issues. Also avoid 2018 (47/100).

Mixed

2020

37Recalls

138Complaints

Mixed

2018

19Recalls

167Complaints

See full Land Rover Range Rover Sport years-to-avoid analysis

Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability Score Trend

Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 62/100 compared to 50/100 for older years.

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	47/100	Mixed
2019	56/100	Mixed
2020	42/100	Mixed
2021	53/100	Mixed
2022	53/100	Mixed
2023	52/100	Mixed
2024	64/100	Good
2025	68/100	Good
2026	75/100	Good

Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	75/100	+7	Good	3	0
2025	68/100	+4	Good	9	24
2024	64/100	+12	Good	22	47
2023	52/100	-1	Mixed	27	125
2022	53/100	0	Mixed	23	94
2021	53/100	+11	Mixed	23	72
2020	42/100	-14	Mixed	37	138
2019	56/100	+9	Mixed	14	90
2018	47/100	—	Mixed	19	167

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability by Powertrain

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is available with 3powertrain options. Here's how they compare on reliability.

Reliability comparison across powertrain options
Powertrain	Recalls	Crash Rating
BEV / HEV / PHEV	0	N/T
HEV	1	N/T
PHEV	2	N/T
Total	3

NHTSA tracks complaints by vehicle configuration when that detail is available. Model-level reports that do not identify a specific powertrain are included in Total but not assigned to a row. A plus sign indicates a confirmed minimum; — means no complaints could be attributed to that specific powertrain. N/T = Not tested by NHTSA.

* Incidents = crash + fire reports. A single complaint can include multiple incident types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a "Good" reliability rating with a score of 75/100. It is reasonably reliable with 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints, though some issues have been reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

There aren't enough owner complaints to establish common problem patterns yet for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Based on available data, the main item to verify is recall completion.

How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 3 recalls on record. Recalls are safety or compliance fixes issued by the manufacturer and repaired at no cost at authorized dealerships.

Is the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport expensive to maintain?

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should have average maintenance costs for its class. With a reliability score of 75/100, some repairs may be needed, but overall ownership costs are manageable.

Don’t buy a 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How We Calculate Reliability Scores

Auto Reliability Index scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using a weighted formula that combines multiple public data sources. Each factor is weighted based on its predictive value for real-world ownership experience.

Key Ranking Factors

Complaint Severity

NHTSA owner complaints weighted by component category (e.g., powertrain, safety systems, electronics, cosmetic) — safety-critical issues carry more weight than cosmetic ones. Adjusted for sales volume so high-volume models aren't unfairly penalized.

Repair Costs

Independent reliability ratings based on repair frequency, average repair costs, and severity of typical repairs for each model.

Recall Impact

Number of NHTSA recalls weighted by severity. “Stop driving” and fire-risk recalls are penalized more heavily than minor software or labeling recalls.

Issue Diversity

Measures how many major vehicle systems (engine, transmission, electrical, braking, etc.) have recorded complaints. A vehicle with issues spread across many systems may indicate systemic quality issues.

Scores are grouped into four tiers:

80–100: Excellent— Top-tier reliability, minimal issues
60–79: Good— Reliable with some minor concerns
40–59: Mixed— Notable issues, research before buying
0–39: Risky— Significant problems, proceed with caution

Data is sourced from NHTSA recall records, owner complaint filings, and independent repair databases. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available. While the weighting model is proprietary, all underlying data sources are public and traceable.

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