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Land Rover · NHTSA safety record

2017 Land Rover Range Rover

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

61

Complaints

1

Crashes

1

Fires

2

Injuries

1

Deaths

Owners of the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover have filed 61 safety complaints with NHTSA between April 2017 and June 2026. The most complained-about system is the steering, named in 16 of them (26%). The typical failure was reported at 53,000 miles, the median across the 19 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

NHTSA has issued 7 recalls covering this vehicle. A further 2 defect investigations are open and unresolved.

Recalls (7)

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

25V514000 · August 8, 2025

The defect
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.
The risk
Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 121,509 vehicles across all model years covered

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

22V219000 · April 5, 2022

The defect
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."
The risk
During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 14,812 vehicles across all model years covered

SEAT BELTS

19V350000 · May 9, 2019

The defect
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."
The risk
If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 16,186 vehicles across all model years covered

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

18V337000 · May 23, 2018

The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 1,917 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

17V679000 · October 26, 2017

The defect
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.
The risk
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 21,998 vehicles across all model years covered

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

17V490000 · August 4, 2017

The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel line crack may leak fuel into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 1 vehicles across all model years covered

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

16V942000 · December 29, 2016

The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC · up to 13,500 vehicles across all model years covered

Defect investigations (3)

An investigation means NHTSA has decided a pattern is worth examining. A preliminary evaluation is often closed with no action; an engineering analysis is the stage that usually precedes a recall.

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

EA26003

Still open engineering analysis · opened April 24, 2026

the steering

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 driver’s 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. NHTSA 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 NHTSA.gov.

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

PE25006

Closed preliminary evaluation · opened June 27, 2025 · closed April 24, 2026

the steering

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 driver’s 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 fitted 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. NHTSA continues to receive allegations of fractures occurring in the front steering knuckles of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.  ODI will close PE25006 and continue to investigate the component design and assess the potential safety risk as part of an Engineering Analysis (EA26003) 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 Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

EA21002

Still open engineering analysis · opened September 17, 2021

the air bags

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 61.

STEERING 16 26%
SUSPENSION 11 18%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 13%
ENGINE 7 11%
STRUCTURE 6 10%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 8%
AIR BAGS 3 5%
LANE DEPARTURE 3 5%
POWER TRAIN 3 5%
SERVICE BRAKES 3 5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 3%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2025 at 22.

2017 2025 2026
2017 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 death · 1 injured

****NOTE - MISSING VIN AND MODEL YEAR**** MY FRIEND IS IN INTENSIVE CARE AT THE HOSPITAL AND HAS BEEN DECLARED BRAIN DEAD. AS SHE WAS GETTING OUT OF HER CAR, HER CAR ROLLED OVER ON HER IN REVERSE CRUSHING HER HEART AND CUTTING OFF CIRCULATION TO HER BRAIN. THE ROTARY SHIFT KNOB SHE BELIEVED TO BE IN PARK MUST HAVE BEEN IN REVERSE OR MUST HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. SHE IS 41 AND LEAVES BEHIND TWO YOUNG DAUGHTERS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE INTO THESE ROTARY SHIFT KNOBS WHICH NEED TO BE OUTLAWED!!! ## VIN FAILED ## RANGE ROVER ## *DT UPDATED 10/18/18*JB

NHTSA complaint 11133235. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SEAT BELTS

1 injured · crash · towed · 46,000 miles

THE CAR WAS IN A STATIONARY POSITION ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY (TRAFFIC RELATED) WHEN ANOTHER CAR FAILED TO BRAKE AND HIT THE RANGE ROVER FROM BEHIND GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES AN HOUR. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER OF THE RANGE ROVER WAS PROPELLED FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING FACE AND HEAD TRAUMA. DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, I TRIED TO ENGAGE THE SEAT BELT INTO A LOCKING POSITION WHICH IT FAILED TO DO. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER AND RANGE ROVER CORP TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE. RANGE ROVER CORP SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY CAR AND WAS NOT INTERESTED IN DISCUSSING FURTHER. THEY WERE ALSO NOT INTERESTED IN VIEWING THE CAR.

NHTSA complaint 11232755. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

fire · 33,000 miles

The contact owned a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, there was an odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then exploded and caught on fire. The fire department came to the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire spread to the trees and front of the home. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The fire department mentioned that the origin of the fire was related to fuel and electrical malfunction starting at the fuel line. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.

NHTSA complaint 11462144. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STEERING

towed · 76,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the steering wheel was turned to the left while reversing down the driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the passenger’s side front tire fell into the wheel well. The contact stated there was no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front tie rods, control arm, and ball joint had sheared off from the suspension. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was not diagnosed but determined that the passenger’s side front tire suspension control arms needed to be replaced. The contact was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); and was informed by

NHTSA complaint 11688995, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel tank shield have rusted and deteriorated to the extent that the fuel tank is no longer protected.

NHTSA complaint 11742355. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN
On [XXX], my 2017 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Td6 diesel (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a complete, catastrophic engine failure without warning at approximately 70 mph on [XXX] . My wife and our two infant sons (ages [XXX] and [XXX] ) were passengers. There were no prior warning lights or symptoms. The engine stopped instantaneously, eliminating power steering and power brakes while I was overtaking a semi-truck in the passing lane. We narrowly reached the shoulder safely. The odometer read 79,018 miles — inside both limits of the federally mandated 8-year/80,000-mile emissions warranty under 40 CFR §85.2103. The vehicle was 7 years old at time of failure. Hoehn Land Rover Carlsbad diagnosed

NHTSA complaint 11739888, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SUSPENSION
Per a factory recall — NTSB has ordered the following recall; Manufacturer Recall Number D027 NHTSA Recall Number 25V-514 Recall Status Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary A concern has been identified on certain 2014 and all 2015 to 2017 ModelYear Range Rover (L405) and Range Rover Sport (L494) vehicles where thefront suspension upper knuckle joint could develop a crack. In extremecases this may lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Safety Risk In extreme cases where a crack in the front suspension knuckle has developed, this may lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm, which under extreme avoidance maneuver use conditions may compromise the vehicle's

NHTSA complaint 11731721, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2017 Land Rover, Range Rover has rusted fuel tank shields. I have owned this vehicle for seven of its nine years and has been babied. When I brought my Range Rover in for a NTSB MANDATED FACTORY RECALL THEY neglected even noting this issue. Which is a very common issue, I brought my rover into Hennessy Land Rover north atlanta on February 10th 2026. My service advisor was [XXX] . Not only did Hennessy north atlanta REFUSE TO REPAIR THE FEDERALLY MANDATED “SEVERE SAFETY” recall regarding my front suspension (may crack leading to a severe accident) as instructed by the NTSB— BECAUSE “THEY DIDNT HAVE THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL” — BUT IF YOU PAY THE $7000 they charge TO FIX THIS ISSUE , HAVING

NHTSA complaint 11731729, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

68,570 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to Meineke Car Care Center and was diagnosed and determined that the coolant pipe needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact a request for a Goodwill service from the dealer would be sought. The dealer denied the request. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,570.

NHTSA complaint 11727996. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SUSPENSION
I'd like to report an incidence of manufacturer non-compliance. We've had recall number 25V-514 open since September 30, 2025. The dealership has said that they don't have a part and simply left it at that. I called Land Rover, and they also indicated that they don't have a part. They won't provide any more details. It has now been 176 days since this we received the letter. I'm sure that Land Rover knew about this problem long before the letter was sent. This is a beyond unacceptable timeframe to process this recall. They are putting the lives of consumers at risk. The letter states, "Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a

NHTSA complaint 11727023, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Land Rover Range Rover

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2025 8 3
2024 10 8 2
2023 21 9
2021 12 4
2020 22 4
2019 15 3
2018 24 4
2016 73 12
2015 71 8
2014 41 10
2013 26 6
2012 20 4
2011 15 3
2010 14 5

Other 2017 Land Rover models

Every Land Rover on this site — 72 vehicles, 152 recall campaigns and 3 open investigation s.

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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