Used Range Rover 2022-present reliability

Range Rovers are frequently used in urban areas, so check the bodywork for any obvious signs of damage and the wheels and bumpers for scuffs. It’s also quite possible cars will have been used off-road, so check the underside of the car for any stone chips or scrapes.

Range Rovers are filled with gadgets and gizmos, so it’s important to check whether the electrics work. Make sure the seats move as they should, and do the same for the tailgate. Make sure the air suspension goes up and down as it should, too.

There’s plenty of leather and carpeting in the interior, so be sure to have a proper look around for signs of wear and tear. Have a look in the boot too, because there’s a high chance a dog might have spent some time in there.

When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.

There have been eight recall notices so far for the fifth-generation Range Rover. If you want to check whether any of the recalls have been carried out on a car, you can contact your local Land Rover dealer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

Reason for recall

The front crash sensor fixings may not have been installed to the specified level.

How the manufacturer will repair: Check and tighten the front crash sensor fixing to the specified level.

Number of affected vehicles: 254

Date of recall: 20/05/2022

Reason for recall

Some of the hot end exhaust bracket fixings may not have been fastened or not fastened to the required level.

How the manufacturer will repair: Check for the presence of the exhaust bracket fixings and where necessary install new fixings or tighten existing fixings to the specified level.

Number of affected vehicles: 1392

Date of recall: 12/09/2022

Reason for recall

On certain 2023 six-cylinder petrol Range Rover models, the cam carrier oil gallery hasn’t been fully drilled. 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

On affected vehicles the second row 60% seat frame may have a latch installed with a defective weld. In vehicles that have a defective weld on the second row 60% seat frame latch the seat may not be correctly secured.

How the manufacturer will repair: The rear seat base latch will be inspected. Where the inspection reveals a not OK condition, the rear seat 60% frame and associated components will be replaced.

Number of affected vehicles: 192

Date of recall: 05/06/2023

Reason for recall

On affected 2022 and 2023 Range Rover models 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.

How the manufacturer will repair: 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.

Number of affected vehicles: 5299

Date of recall: 13/07/2023

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.

Number of affected vehicles: 14,517

Date of recall: 14/03/2024

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 risk of theft.

Number of affected vehicles: 524

Date of recall: 15/03/2024

Reason for recall

On six-cylinder petrol and diesel vehicles the incorrect specification of plastic was used to manufacture the oil filter housing. This housing may crack over time and with vehicle use. 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.

How the manufacturer will repair: Replace the oil filter housing complete with filter and associated O-rings.

Number of affected vehicles: 291

Date of recall: 14/06/2024

The fifth-generation Range Rover didn’t feature in the luxury car category of our latest Reliability Survey, but its close relative, the Range Rover Sport, finished in fifth place out of eight cars with a score of 92.6%. That’s better than in previous years, where Range Rover models have finished near or at the bottom of the survey. It’s also better than the Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLE, but it’s still in the lower half rankings. The BMW X5 and Lexus RX are more reliable.

Land Rover isn’t famous for its dependability and in previous years it finished at the bottom of the brand section of our Reliability Survey. While it has improved in our 2024 rankings by finishing in 27th place out of 32 brands, it’s still not in a good position. Out of the premium car brands only Alfa Romeo fared worse, while BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo and Lexus all scored much better.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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