Used Range Rover Sport 2022-present reliability review
It’s an expensive used buy, but the Range Rover Sport is comfortable, luxurious and very practical
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George Hill
Updated: 26 June 2026
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What should I look for in a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
The Range Rover Sport is a large and expensive SUV that will often have been used in tight urban environments and busy car parks, so inspect the bodywork carefully for dents, scratches and poor-quality repairs. Pay particular attention to the alloy wheels, bumpers and lower door sections, because these are especially vulnerable to kerb damage and parking knocks.
Many examples will have been used for towing or off-roading, despite their luxury focus. Check the underbody, suspension components and lower bumper sections for excessive stone chipping, scrapes or signs of impact damage. Keep an eye out for any signs of previous repairs.
The third-generation Range Rover Sport relies heavily on technology, so spend plenty of time checking the electrical features work correctly. Test the Pivi Pro infotainment system, digital instrument display, navigation, cameras, parking sensors, pop-out door handles, wireless phone charging and all USB ports. Make sure there are no warning lights on the dashboard, too.
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Elsewhere inside, check for excessive wear and any signs of a dog inhabiting the boot area. Also, make sure the seat adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions are working correctly if fitted.
If you're looking at a PHEV, check that it charges properly and achieves a sensible electric-only range during a test drive. Make sure the air suspension raises and lowers smoothly without unusual noises or warning messages. Listen for any knocks or clunks from the suspension while driving.
Lastly, a full service history is highly recommended. A well-maintained example should feel exceptionally refined, with no warning messages, vibrations or drivability issues during the test drive.
What are the most common problems with a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
At the time of writing, the Range Rover Sport has 13 recalls listed. To check whether a car has been affected, you can contact your local Land Rover dealer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.
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Reason for recall
For certain 2023 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Discovery and Defender vehicles, the cam carrier oil gallery hasn’t been fully drilled on a small number of engines. As a result, the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.
How the manufacturer will repair: The engine cam carrier will be inspected and where an incorrectly machined cam carrier is found, replace it with a correctly machined component. Depending on mileage and engine conditions, further associated components may require replacement.
Number of affected vehicles: 499
Date of recall: 18/05/2023
Reason for recall
For certain vehicles, the bolt connecting the busbar to the traction battery module connector has not achieved the required clamp force. Arcing at the joint and excessive heat generation cannot be ruled out with the consequence that this may lead to a vehicle fire.
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How the manufacturer will repair: Replacement of the High Voltage battery.
Number of affected vehicles: 2
Date of recall: 24/08/2023
Reason for recall
On affected Range Rover vehicles fitted with V8 gasoline NC11 engines, the fixings used to secure the engine mounted oil cooler hoses have been found to have inadequate thread engagement.
How the manufacturer will repair: Vehicles will have the engine oil cooler pipe fixings inspected and replaced if required.
Number of affected vehicles: 67
Date of recall: 06/12/2023
Reason for recall
On affected vehicles, there is concern that the structural adhesive applied to the bodyshell has been mis-applied.
How the manufacturer will repair: Install two rivets and seal with approved sealant.
Number of affected vehicles: 4
Date of recall: 08/01/2024
Reason for recall
For affected vehicles, the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
How the manufacturer will repair: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.
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Number of affected vehicles: 17,148
Date of recall: 14/03/2024
Reason for recall
A concern has been identified where the clamps used to secure the fuel injectors into the cylinder head on certain AJ20-D6 engines may crack allowing the injector to come loose. This loose injector could become unseated allowing fuel to be pushed past the injector seal from the combustion chamber or the fuel feed system.
How the manufacturer will repair: A fuel leak in this area could result in fuel spill onto hot engine components, which may result in a fire.
Number of affected vehicles: 2
Date of recall: 27/03/2024
Reason for recall
For the affected vehicle, a concern has been identified where there is an inadequate depth of weld (penetration) between the busbar and the anode in the module of the PHEV battery.
How the manufacturer will repair: Replacement of the traction battery.
Number of affected vehicles: 1
Date of recall: 25/04/2024
Reason for recall
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 leaking under pressure 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.
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How the manufacturer will repair: Replace the oil filter housing complete with filter and associated O-rings.
Number of affected vehicles: 382
Date of recall: 14/06/2024
Reason for recall
For affected vehicles, the clutch plates within the hybrid transmission may have been manufactured with a flatness out of tolerance to the engineering specification.
How the manufacturer will repair: Diagnostic test to determine whether the clutch packs within the transmission are operating as expected. Any transmissions which fail the test will be replaced.
Number of affected vehicles: 142
Date of recall: 19/07/2024
Reason for recall
On affected vehicles, the second-row centre seat belt buckle may have been manufactured incorrectly. An internal obstruction to the seat belt tongue can prevent correct latching. In the event of a crash, an insecurely latched seat belt buckle could increase the risk of personal injury.
How the manufacturer will repair: Vehicles will have the centre seat belt buckle and buckle retaining bolt replaced.
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Number of affected vehicles: 1448
Date of recall: 11/03/2025
Reason for recall
On affected vehicles, it is possible that moisture has entered the Gear Shift Module (GSM) during the assembly process. Under certain conditions, there is a risk that this moisture could result in non-illumination of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicating the selected gear. Non-illumination of the LED gear indicator adjacent to the shifter would not conform to regulated requirements for automatic transmission control position indicator illumination.
How the manufacturer will repair: Affected vehicles will have the Gear Shift Module replaced.
Number of affected vehicles: 64
Date of recall: 30/10/2025
Reason for recall
The manufacturer has identified a concern on certain Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles, where due to inadequate penetration of welding between the cells of the battery, the vehicle’s electric range may be depleted below the design intent condition. A below-specification electric range will not meet the certified value for the vehicle and is therefore non-compliant with emissions legislation.
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How the manufacturer will repair: Vehicles will have the hybrid battery/modules replaced.
Number of affected vehicles: 1803
Date of recall: 28/04/2026
Reason for recall
The manufacturer has identified a concern on certain Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles, where the adhesion process used to re-attach the panoramic roof side finishers during vehicle quality rework operations in the assembly plant may not have been sufficient. An inadequately adhered panoramic roof side finisher could over time come partially or completely loose. This could result in distraction to the driver or other road users or in the event of complete detachment, harm to other road users, particularly pedestrians or two-wheeled vehicles. It could also increase the risk of injury or a crash.
How the manufacturer will repair: Vehicles will have the panoramic roof side finisher removed and securely attached.
Number of affected vehicles: 36
Date of recall: 21/05/2026
Is a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Reliability hasn’t been a strong suit of Land Rovers in the past, but the third-generation Range Rover Sport is proving dependable so far. It finished in fifth place out of 16 luxury cars in our 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, with a good score of 94.2%. That places it above the BMW X5 diesel, Mercedes GLE and Porsche Cayenne, but below the X5 petrol and Lexus RX.
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As a brand, Land Rover didn’t do so well in the manufacturer section of the survey. It was positioned in 26th place, which is above Jaguar but below BMW, Lexus and Porsche.
If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
About the writer
Name: George Hill
Title: Used car writer
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George Hill first joined the What Car? team as a staff writer in 2021, before becoming a used car writer in 2024 and a reviewer in 2026. In his current role he writes new car reviews for What Car? magazine and whatcar.com.
If you follow What Car? on social media, you might see him presenting the odd video on new cars too.
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