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2017 Land Rover Range Rover: Problems, Recalls and MPG

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NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, most recently filed August 2026. Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering.

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Recalls (8)

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V527000 Filed Aug 13, 2026

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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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V514000 Filed Aug 8, 2025

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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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V219000 Filed Apr 5, 2022

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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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V350000 Filed May 9, 2019

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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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V337000 Filed May 23, 2018

Fuel Gauge Reads Lower than Actual Level

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.
Consequence
If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.
89.3% repairedof 1,917 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V679000 Filed Oct 26, 2017

Instrument Cluster Will Go Blank

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Consequence
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N124.
89.7% repairedof 21,998 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V490000 Filed Aug 4, 2017

Improperly Secured Fuel Pump may Cause Fuel Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one 2017 Land Rover Range Rover vehicle. A bolt used to attach the high pressure fuel pump may be too long. As a result, the fuel pump may not be properly secured and the fuel line may crack and leak.
Consequence
A fuel line crack may leak fuel into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace both fuel pumps and the associated fuel lines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N074.
100% repairedof 1 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V942000 Filed Dec 29, 2016

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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Owner complaints (62)

62 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 62.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Range Rover years

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This year (2017)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

2017 Land Rover Range Rover configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24$4,000412
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$4,350468
5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16$5,150570
5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16$5,150570

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2017 Land Rover Range Rover FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 26V527000 (steering), 25V514000 (steering), 22V219000 (seat belt), 19V350000 (seat belt), 18V337000 (electrical), 17V679000 (electrical), 17V490000 (fuel pump), 16V942000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover problems?

Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (16), Suspension (11), Electrical system (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 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 2017 Range Rover compare with other years?

Among the 2013–2021 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 2017 drew 62. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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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