Recalls
13campaigns
5 latch · 3 steering · 3 seat belt
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
75filed
Owner reports, 2012–2021 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
24mpg combined
$2,721/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
6 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (13)
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Incorrect Front Suspension Knuckles Installed
Steering · linkages · knuckle · spindle · arm
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during a prior recall remedy repair.
- Consequence
- An incorrect suspension knuckle may not perform as expected, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension knuckles, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D148.
Repair progress not yet reported14 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V527000
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Upper Suspension Arm May Detach
Steering · linkages · knuckle · spindle · arm
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
- Consequence
- Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
6.2% repairedof 121,509 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V514000
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Upper Suspension Arm May Detach
Steering · linkages · knuckle · spindle · arm
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
- Consequence
- Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risks were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are N759 and D025. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 25V514.
Repair progress not yet reported16,759 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V840000
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Seat Belt May Not Lock/FMVSS 209 & 208
Seat belts · front · retractor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
61.7% repairedof 14,812 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Doors May Open Unexpectedly
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
- Consequence
- Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
72.2% repairedof 6,211 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V387000
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Left Side Door May Remain Unlatched and Open
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
- Consequence
- An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N459.
87.6% repairedof 785 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Doors May Unexpectedly Open
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
- Consequence
- The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
44.4% repairedof 65,385 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Left Hand Door May Remain Unlatched and Open
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
- Consequence
- The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N336.
67.3% repairedof 28,671 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt May Not Lock/FMVSS 209
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequence
- If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
81.2% repairedof 16,186 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Passenger Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Consequence
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N026.
84.9% repairedof 205 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V154000
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Possible Front Passenger Air Bag Non-Deployment
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.
84.6% repairedof 550 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly
Seat belts · pretensioner
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.
92.6% repairedof 13,500 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Doors may Unexpectedly Unlatch when Closed
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
- Consequence
- If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
72.1% repairedof 65,372 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (75)
75 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 75 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 41.3% |
| Suspension | 19 | 25.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 9.3% |
| Engine | 6 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 6.7% |
| Power train | 5 | 6.7% |
| Structure | 5 | 6.7% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 5.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2.7% |
How 2016 compares with other Range Rover years
Best and worst Range Rover years →201220
201326
201442
201571
201675
201762
201827
201915
202025
202112
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 4 |
| 2013 | 26 | 6 |
| 2014 | 42 | 10 |
| 2015 | 71 | 8 |
| 2016 | 75 | 13 |
| 2017 | 62 | 8 |
| 2018 | 27 | 4 |
| 2019 | 15 | 3 |
| 2020 | 25 | 5 |
| 2021 | 12 | 5 |
This year (2016)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined
24
mpg combined
22
city
28
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,000
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 412 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,721per year
$227per month
625gallons a year
Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $4,000 | 412 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $4,000 | 412 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 570 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 570 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Land Rover Range Rover FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns: 26V527000 (steering), 25V514000 (steering), 24V840000 (steering), 22V219000 (seat belt), 20V387000 (latch), 20V325000 (latch), 19V392000 (latch), 19V390000 (latch), 19V350000 (seat belt), 17V154000 (air bag), 16V941000 (air bag), 16V942000 (seat belt), 15V385000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Land Rover Range Rover problems?
Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (31), Suspension (19), Fuel/propulsion system (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 22 city, 28 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2016 Range Rover compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Land Rover Range Rover model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 2016 the most (75). The 2016 drew 75. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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