Vehicle: 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Issue: A safety recall repair previously performed on my vehicle has failed, recreating the original safety hazard the recall was intended to fix. Details: My vehicle was subject to a recall involving [rear spoiler detachment risk]. The recall repair was “performed “ without proof by Land Rover of Cincinnati in Aug 2023. As of April 2025, the same issue has reoccurred. Specifically: The spoiler detached while driving on interstate 75. (This spoiler never detached before they “fixed” it. - This created a serious safety hazard coming undone in the highway. It actually got a semi trucks front number as he crushed over it..,the semi driver did not stop to report it though. Concern: This indicates the recall remedy may have been improperly performed or is ineffective. I am being told I must pay out of pocket $6500 to fix an issue that should have been resolved under a federally mandated safety recall. Request: I am requesting investigation into: 1) Whether the recall repair procedure is adequate 2) Whether this repair was properly completed 3) Whether other vehicles may be affected by failed recall remedies Dealer: Land Rover Location: Cincinnati OH INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport body problems
13 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body9
- Body: bumpers1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 20V623000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Spoiler Cover Detachment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaints received from the public and complaint data submitted by Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLR) in response to the Information Request (IR) letter for PE20-007. ODI identified a total of 132 non-duplicative reports alleging incidents in which the spoiler cover detached from the certain Range Rover vehicles while in motion, including 3 resulting in broken windshields, 6 involving detached spoilers striking trailing vehicles with damage unknown, and 4 in which the subject vehicle driver observed trailing traffic swerve to avoid the detached part. ODI?s analysis of warranty data submitted by JLR identified 266 claims to repair detached spoiler covers and 252 claims to repair loose covers. The subject vehicles are covered by a standard warranty of 4 years/48,000 miles. Analysis of part sales data found evidence of continued failures that may be related to the alleged defect after the warranty period, with 5,487 rear spoilers sold through May 2020. The number of spoiler sales related to the alleged defect is unknown.On October 8, 2020, JLR submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to the federal safety agency describing a defect in the adhesive bonding system of the rear spoiler covers in approximately 21,834 MY 2010 through 2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2009 through March 28, 2011 (the federal safety agency Recall 20V‑623, JLR Recall N499). JLR?s report states that the recalled vehicles have a bonding agent that has insufficient adhesive properties. After numerous heat cycles the spoiler cover may begin to loosen from air turbulence experienced during high-speed driving. If a loosened spoiler cover is not detected and repaired, the cover may detach from the vehicle while driving and become an airborne road hazard. Detachments are most likely to occur during high-speed driving. JLR's recall remedy will apply a new adhesive to properly secure the upper spoiler cover.This investigation is closed based on Recall 20V‑623. The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at under the following ID numbers:10984653, 11192264.
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What 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Previous recall repair on rear spoiler falling off did not work and it is falling off again. Dealer and manufacturer will not re-repair the manufacturers defect nor their work, leaving the hazard unaddressed. Sees below. the federal safety agency, Please be advised that Jaguar Land Rover North America is not adhering to the required the federal safety agency’s official recall, 21V635000, where the rear spoiler falls off due to a manufacturers design defect and potentially can cause a serious accident, injury or even a fatality at highway speeds. The vehicle was previously fixed under recall, but that fix failed. VIN: [XXX] I have been advised by the owner/manager of Land Rover of the Treasure Coast that it is more important that they get reimbursed prior to fixing the defect, despite the safety of others on the road. This needs to be investigated. My concerns are: 1. Did Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) hoodwink the federal safety agency into a cheap, non-lasting fix just to satisfy the liability and recall requirement? If so, the federal safety agency should reissue another recall to recheck the previous recall to verify the fix was adequate and either do it again or develop another solution, bringing those affected vehicles in again for additional work. This is especially true since JD Power and other reputable car statistical reviews consistently rate this brand towards the bottom of reliability and repair costs. This historical point demonstrates why the federal safety agency should not trust JLR. 2. How important is public safety? If a safety recall was important enough to be issued in the first place, how is it that a follow up repair for the same recall isn’t addressed? Why isn’t there a readily available avenue for reporting this shortcoming on the federal safety agency website. Can anyone explain how if a safety recall campaign was important enough to be issued in the first place, why is it not if the same issue fails again, or if the approved resolution was inadequate? Document exceeded allowable space- INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
See attached document for complaint
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear windshield wiper. The contact became aware that the wiper arm was hitting a part of the spoiler that had started to detach. The contact stated that she pulled off the road and observed that the upper cover of the rear spoiler had detached and was hanging down over the rear windshield. The contact stated that the panel located in the center of the spoiler where the reflector was mounted was missing. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure caused the backup camera to become inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and took pictures of the vehicle, then forwarded them to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that the manufacturer declined a second repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated the bumper detached without warning. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20V623000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.
2010 Range Rover Sport. Consumer writes in regards to Rear Spoiler Outer Surface Retention Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WHILE DRIVING THE REAR SPOILER BLEW OFF AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES.
I received the notice in november of 2020 about this safety issue. Three weeks ago the rear spoiler flew off while driving at posted speeds down the highway, unbeknownst to me until I arrived at my destination. I immediately called the dealer to schedule the repair based on this notice, and am now being told the part is unavailable, with no eta. I am experiencing "loss of use" of my vehicle due to this safety recall, while I am waiting for this part. Land rover jaguar will not agree to cover any additional damage should I choose to drive my vehicle with the wiring exposed due to the spoiler not being replaced in a timely manner.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 land rover range rover sport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v623000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jaguar land rover santa monica service department (3300 olympic blvd, santa monica, ca 90404) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport body
Does the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have body problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the body of the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport body?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V623000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport have the most body problems?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years with the most body complaints are 2011 (25 complaints) and 2010 (13 complaints).
Other 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Fuel system 13Electrical 4Driver assistance 3Engine 3Airbags 2Acceleration 1Brakes 1Lights 1Locks 1Steering 1Transmission 1Visibility 1
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