I am submitting this complaint regarding our Range Rover Sport HSE P400 due to ongoing mechanical issues and the unacceptable service experience we have encountered with Land Rover. We have brought our vehicle to the dealership approximately six times for the same recurring issue. The vehicle repeatedly displays battery warning lights, experiences starting issues, and ultimately will not start. Despite multiple visits and attempts to resolve the problem, Land Rover has yet to identify and permanently correct the underlying issue. Throughout these visits, we have been given different explanations and advised to pay for or address different repairs, including: Replacing the battery. Repairing a leaking pipe. Being informed that oil particles were found and that the oil filter had not been changed. Most recently, being told that the starter may be the cause of the problem. We have continued to cooperate with the dealership, follow its recommendations, and bring the vehicle back whenever the same issue occurs. However, after six visits, we are still dealing with the same problem. It is extremely concerning that a vehicle requiring repeated service for the same symptoms has not received a definitive diagnosis or a lasting repair. What makes this situation even more frustrating is the dealership's refusal to provide us with a courtesy vehicle. We were told that because we did not originally purchase the vehicle from their dealership, and because we have supposedly exhausted the available discounts, we would need to arrange and pay for our own rental vehicle. We find this reasoning unacceptable. We are bringing a Land Rover vehicle to an authorized Land Rover dealership for repairs, not requesting a personal favor. The fact that we purchased the vehicle elsewhere should not determine whether we receive reasonable assistance while our vehicle is repeatedly being serviced for unresolved mechanical problems. Furthermore, we should not be financially penalized or lef
The worst 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical20
- Engine14
- Brakes6
- Body5
- Suspension5
- Airbags4
- Driver assistance4
- Fuel system4
- Transmission4
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Trouble codes owners of the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport mention
P0A1F 2P0A7B 2
Recalls 8
Electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 26V248.
Recall number 26V599000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Recall number 26V248000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rearview camera for damage. If no damage is found, the camera will be fitted with a new seal. If damage is found, the camera will be replaced and calibrated. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N901. These vehicles were previously recalled under 24V‑023 for this same issue and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 24V364000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.
Recall number 24V023000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Recall number 23V044000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Recall number 21V117000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 20-inch, 21-inch, or 22-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) recommended pressure has been set incorrectly in the instrument cluster. As a result, the TPMS warning light will not illuminate when tire pressure reaches 25% below the cold inflation pressure stated on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- Drivers may unknowingly operate the vehicle with low tire pressure, possibly causing tire tread separation, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑369‑1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N494.
Recall number 20V585000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 19-inch wheels. The tire inflation pressure label and the tire placard label state the incorrect tire pressures for the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- Failure to inflate tires to the correct pressure could lead to loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑369‑1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N491.
Recall number 20V586000 · Recall details
See all 8 recalls for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Defect investigations
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles. Fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in the driverâs inability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. ODI reviewed information supplied by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in response to Information Request letters as well as reviewed the data with JLR on numerous occasions. ODI further reviewed relevant data on a peer vehicle with a significantly similar steering knuckle design, the MY 2014 through 2017 Range Rover. Much of the information is contradictory and requires a deeper analysis that is available in an Engineering Analysis. On August 5, 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) filed safety recall 25V514. This recall covers certain MY 2014 and all MY 2015-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The remedy for recall 25V514 addresses knuckles with and without a visible fracture. Knuckles that have developed a visible fracture will be replaced with a new knuckle of a substantially similar design. Knuckles with no fracture visibly present will have a brace attached to the upper portion of the front steering knuckle. JLR states that the purpose of the brace is to prevent the component from completely separating should a fracture develop. the federal safety agency continues to receive allegations of fractures occurring in the front steering knuckles of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. Two of the most recent VOQs received by ODI involve front steering knuckle fractures occurring on MY 2020 and MY 2021 Range Rover L405 vehicles. ODI will continue to investigate the component design and assess the potential safety risk as part of this Engineering Analysis and evaluate the recall remedies for Recall 25V514. Further, the scope of this Engineering Analysis will be expanded to include MY 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles as they have a substantially similar component design. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
EA26003
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 605
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- May experience loss of power, rattling from underside of the vehicle and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
- 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offline state and no longer communicates or...
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning...
- Catalyst Over Temperature
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning...
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), loss of start/stop functionality and no communication during diagnostic...
- Catalyst over temperature
- Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Battery Offline
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the instrument cluster
- Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors
See all 605 bulletins for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 22 | 28 | 24 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 |
What 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My vehicle started showing a battery high voltage error light and was coming on and off at random times while driving. I reported this to the JLR dealership and they scheduled an appointment to have it serviced. Even though the vehicle was showing signs of battery issues which was an active known recall, they never checked it or mentioned it. They advised that I needed a main battery which cost me almost $1,000. As soon as I cranked the vehicle to leave, the light came on again. I went back inside to advise that it wasn’t the main battery because the light is still on. They advised that their loaner fleet was low and said it was safe to drive. They were going to schedule a second service the following week. I emailed them the next morning to advise that I was traveling for work at the end of the week and did not feel safe driving that vehicle. They called me right after to advise that I should not worry, it was probably the BMS reset and it was in fact safe to drive. I left that Sunday headed out of town. One and half hours into the drive the car first threw an electrical fault detection warning. I was driving over 70 mph on a major highway in heavy traffic. Shortly after several other lights came on one after the other. electrical then ABS ,traction , etc. The vehicle then completely lost power and by the grace of god I was able to limp over to a shoulder of the highway in a curve. I had no lights or power to the vehicle. I immediately called [XXX] to assist before I was run over by another vehicle. They had to standby with lights for over an hour waiting for a tow truck. The service center is now telling me that corporate refuses to fix the recall for the DCDC converter and that the problem is the second battery. They will not fix the recall even though they have the microchip to fix it per the service department but they are saving them for the cars that actually breakdown! They are now asking me to pay an additional 3000 to replace the swing battery. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. During an inspection, the technician discovered that the fuel tank cover protectors were rusted and the fuel tank was visible. The dealer confirmed that the covers needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part required for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power, and a "Shutdown" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where a diagnostic evaluation revealed that the DC-DC converter had failed and required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
My vehicle is currently subject to the federal safety agency recall # 26V‑248. Then I started getting a check engine light with codes P0A1F-96 and P0A7B which are directly related to the recall. I took the vehicle to a Land Rover dealership and was told they are unrelated. My vehicle has only 46,000 miles on it and I was told I needed a new MHEV lithium Ion battery and that I would have to pay for it out of pocket. These batteries should last well over 100K miles if not for the direct problems caused by the recall. Having to pay for this out of pocket rather than the dealership covering it seems completely unfair.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Repair Order/Invoice No.: XXX the federal safety agency Recall No.: 26V248 Land Rover Recall No.: D126/H575 I received a Land Rover safety-recall notification in June 2026 concerning the DC/DC converter on my vehicle. The recall is identified by the federal safety agency as 26V248 and by Land Rover as D126/H575. The subsequent failure of my vehicle involved the exact component identified in the recall. On or about XXX, my vehicle experienced a charging-system fault and would not start. I brought the vehicle to Jaguar Land Rover Van Nuys/[XXX]. The dealer's own repair documentation states: "DC / DC converter internal failure." The dealer further documented that the charging system was producing approximately 11 volts. The dealer then: Removed/replaced the DC/DC converter. My vehicle subsequently experienced the exact condition described in the recall, and the dealer diagnosed the exact recalled component as having an internal failure. I was charged $2522.59 for the repairs of the DC/DC converter and battery replacement due to low voltage. the federal safety agency states that recall repairs are to be performed free of charge at the manufacturer's dealership. I was informed that I needed a second letter of notification for reimbursement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My 2020 Range Rover Sport suffered a critical Red Suspension Failure causing the vehicle to rock uncontrollably while driving, forcing me to tow it.
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hybrid. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “Add Coolant” was displayed. After adding coolant to the coolant reservoir, the message remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant was leaking from the pipes and elbows. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. The mechanic associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V221000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The braking system keeps repeatedly failing. I have numerous times been driving when the braking system locks, leaving the car uncapable of securing a safe stop at any given moment. In 2024, the vehicle was serviced at Landrover Englewood, NJ where I paid for repairs. The same problem yet again emerged causing the risk of potential accident on September 1, 2026 while driving on the local city roadways. The following dashboard error messages came on my screen: "Hill Descent Control not available", "OK to drive with caution Stability control not available," and there was a third (?) message that I did not capture in time. These signs have intermittently popped up on my dash over the past few years and when brought to Mt. Kisco (seller) dealerships attention, was told by the service manager at the time that this was not an issue to be concerned with. The vehicle is currently in the landrover Edison NJ shop again due to the SAME BRAKE FAILURE/ISSUE I EXPERIENCED IN 2024, but yes, is available for inspection upon request. I launched an email back in 2024 (copy is available at your request) regarding this same issue to the landrover dealer and attorney generals office highlighting the safety risk, as I was traveling on the turnpike (the most concerning, heart dropping, life threatening experience) amongst other public roadways when I experienced this life threatening safety concern. I had to think immediately and shift the vehicle into park mode while driving because the vehicles brakes locked and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually fully inspected by the Mt. Kisco landrover service center and returned back to me, deemed safe in 2024. No other inspections from any other parties, to my knowledge, have been made.
I was driving my vehicle on a California freeway and it stopped at traffic signal that was red. When the light turned green and my vehicle accelerated forward the vehicle system powered down in the middle of traffic. I had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic who identified two potential causes for my vehicle powering down and one of the items referenced was the recalled dc converter. I had the vehicle towed to my local Land Rover dealership and they confirmed that a faulty dc converter was the cause. Land Rover is asking for me to purchase a new dc converter at a cost of $3,000 that is currently under recall and they are unwilling to wave the cost of the repair leaving the vehicle inoperable. I asked the Land Rover dealership to give me a quote to purchase the inoperable vehicle from me and the offered a wholesale price acknowledging that they are unwilling to pay market value because of the recall with no remedy but when a remedy is found they might be willing to purchase at current market value. I suspect the dealerships motive is to purchase my car at a wholesale price, replace the recalled part with another recalled part and sell at a outsized profit will leaving me underwater with a lender.
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Questions about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 1.5 times a typical Range Rover Sport model year.
What is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport year score?
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport scores 44 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Electrical system, with 20 complaints, typically around 6,700 miles. Next is engine (14).
How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
8 recalls, covering electrical system, back over prevention and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport electrical?
Yes, 3 recalls: 26V599000, 26V248000, 20V585000. 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 electrical problems?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years with the most electrical complaints are 2020 (20 complaints) and 2023 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?
Official estimates for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport range from 19 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl diesel, 4WD) gets 22 city and 28 highway.
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