2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

24V364000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N901

Manufactured from: 

2017-05-25 to 2022-04-28

Number of vehicles affected: 

22268

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

24V023000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N778

Number of vehicles affected: 

58729

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Exterior lighting:headlights

Recall Number: 

21V117000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N556

Number of vehicles affected: 

26805

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

19V603000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N367

Manufactured from: 

2017-07-12 to 2018-07-03

Number of vehicles affected: 

14277

Defect Description: 

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with Continental Surround Camera Systems. The back-up camera system may fail to display the rearview image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Defect Consequence: 

Failure to display the rearview image will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N367.

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Recall Number: 

18V625000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N227

Manufactured from: 

2017-11-15 to 2018-03-30

Number of vehicles affected: 

86

Defect Description: 

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.

Defect Consequence: 

If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.