2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 63 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (36% of complaints); the 2012 and 2013 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was on the highway and the rear spoiler over the back window flew off with the camera installed in the spoiler. The rear camera no longer works as a result of the spoiler flying off the vehicle. I contacted Land Rover of Brooklyn and was informed that they will not make the repair or honor the recall.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Oct 2025
“My vehicle overheated due to a cracked rear engine coolant pipe. The vehicle is out of warranty and has been inoperable since August 2025 due to repair cost.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2025
“Smell gasoline and gasoline on ground. Recall exists for fuel tank but informed my model is not covered but the flange must be damaged as car is currently leaking gas. Car is at Range Rover dealership who says not covered but their is an existing safety recall for my 2011 Range Rover Sports”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2025
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“The car vibrates a lot. I bought this car 2 months ago and it's my first Land Rover. I loved the car. I want to use it to cross the United States and then take it to Europe. This year I want to do something different because I lost a son at the beginning of the year. I really need the car. I want to cross all of the United States by car. I need the car to be safe.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2024
“Hello My car car is the same year as the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 recall and my spoiler has started separating but am being told from Land Rover that my VIN isn't in the racall even though it's that year and has that issue will not do anything about it.”Owner report · Structure · May 2024
“While driving the RRS the rear spoiler separated from the vehicle and flew off. Fortunately the road was quiet and the spoiler landed in the grass next to the road. This is a known issue and when I contacted Land Rover they stated mine didn't have the recall. If this had happened on a busy street or near pedestrians the outcome could have been worse or fatal.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud bumping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the upper rear spoiler cover had detached from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure) that was related to the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.”Owner report · Structure · May 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2023
“The rear spoilers of my vehicle fell off while I was driving on the highway, which became an obstacle in the roadway. I contacted the dealer and they promised to order the part. However, they didn't follow up then. I would like to file a complaint regarding this. Thank you! The contact stated that the complaint filed is no longer needed.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2022
“While driving down the interstate my rear spoiler flew off the vehicle and caused the car behind me to swerve almost resulting in an accident.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The upper cover on the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler assembly. If the spoiler has not delaminated, a new adhesive will be applied to fully secure the upper spoiler cover. If the outer surface of the rear spoiler has detached, been lost or damaged, a new spoiler will be installed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. Final Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N499.
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.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The most complained-about area is structure (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Does the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:body. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.