Land Rover Range Rover recall history and complaint patterns

148 recall campaigns and 1176 complaints in official NHTSA data for the Land Rover Range Rover (1974–2025). The most commonly reported problem areas are Power train, Steering, Suspension.

Last updated: 2025-12-22 (NHTSA data snapshot)

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At a Glance

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Land Rover Range Rover, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

• Coverage spans model years 1974–2025 with 148 recall campaigns and 1176 complaints in NHTSA data.
• Years with the most recall activity: 2016 (12), 2014 (10), and 2015 (8).
• Years with the most complaint volume: 2003 (133), 2015 (93), and 2006 (80).
• Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Airbags, and Engine and cooling.
• Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Power train, Steering, Suspension.
• Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
• Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Common Problems in NHTSA Data

Across all model years, the most commonly reported problem areas for the Land Rover Range Rover in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Steering, Suspension.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

What to Do Next

• Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
• If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
• If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Air bags , Engine and engine cooling and Latches/locks/linkages

Other Land Rover Models

Explore recall and complaint data for other Land Rover models.

• Defender 1993–2027
• Discovery 1994–2027
• Discovery Sport 2015–2027
• Freelander 2002–2005
• LR2 2008–2015
• LR3 2005–2009
• LR4 2010–2016
• New Range Rover 2022–2022
• Range Rover Evoque 2012–2027
• Range Rover Sport 2006–2027
• Range Rover Velar 2018–2027

⚠️ Important Safety Information

Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.

For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.

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