the federal safety agency Vehicle Safety Complaint Narrative I am submitting this complaint to report what I believe is a safety-related defect involving the power liftgate on my 2026 Range Rover Sport. Prior to the incident described below, the vehicle’s power liftgate had unexpectedly opened on two separate occasions after it had been closed. Although those earlier events did not result in damage, they caused concern because the liftgate opened without my intentionally activating it. On July 2, 2026, while exiting my parking space in my condominium garage, I closed the liftgate, entered the vehicle, and began driving forward. Without any intentional activation by me, the power liftgate suddenly opened while the vehicle was moving. The liftgate struck a low overhead pipe/obstruction in the garage, causing significant damage to the liftgate, rear tail lamp, and related components. At the time of the incident: * I was driving forward, not reversing. * I did not intentionally press the liftgate button, key fob, or use any gesture activation feature. * The second key fob was inside my residence and not in the vehicle. * The incident occurred in the morning, before my family departed for a trip to Washington, D.C. I reported the incident to the Land Rover dealership and Land Rover North America. An engineering review later concluded that the vehicle “may have been reversing” and referenced a timestamp that I believe is inconsistent with when the incident actually occurred. I have requested written explanations regarding these discrepancies, including the basis for the conclusion that the vehicle may have been reversing and whether the two previous unexpected liftgate opening events were considered during the investigation. To date, I have not received satisfactory written answers to those questions. My concern extends beyond the damage to my vehicle. A power liftgate opening unexpectedly while a vehicle is in motion presents a potential safety hazard.
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Recalls 5
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Cracks may develop in the rear subframe.
- Risk
- A cracked subframe may have reduced structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. A crack may also diminish handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1‑800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D165 and D166.
Recall number 26V613000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one 2026 Range Rover Sport vehicle. The circuit board in the powertrain control module (PCM) was misaligned during production and may be deformed.
- Risk
- A deformed circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will replace the PCM, free of charge. An interim letter notifying the owner of the safety risk is expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. An additional letter 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 D164.
Recall number 26V607000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
Recall number 26V297000 · Recall details
Structure: exterior trim
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover vehicles. The panoramic sunroof side finisher trim may not be properly secured and can detach.
- Risk
- A detached panoramic sunroof side trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof side finisher trim and secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D095.
Recall number 26V097000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The vehicle weight information listed on the certification label is incorrect.
- Risk
- Incorrect weight information on the certification label could lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D082. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning March 6, 2026.
Recall number 26V005000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 101
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Excessive clearance between the front door exterior lower trim and the door panel
- Customer reports of a red ‘Stop Safely – Electrical Malfunction Detected’ message being displayed in the...
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software concern can lead to a reset when the engine is in catalyst...
- Front door switch functionality
- Interference from external WiFi sources could disrupt wireless CarPlay or Android Auto connection
- A high-frequency ‘humming’ or ‘buzzing’ noise (approximately 8-10 kHz) during application of the brake pedal.
- The soft close motor may release before the door is fully latched into the primary latch (the secondary...
- The door handle doesn’t pop out when unlocking vehicle.
- The sunroof does not open fully, or the sunroof only closes to the tilt position
- There is a rattle noise while driving over uneven road surfaces.
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Questions about the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Is the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, fewer than a typical Range Rover Sport model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
5 recalls, covering structure, power train and seat belts.
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