2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: common problems

Owners of the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 63
involving a crash: 2

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2011: 3D model with the “Structure” area highlighted — the most complained-about component — Yellow marks the “Structure” area, the component owners complain about most for this year. Illustrative only. 3D model: Mona x Supercars, CC Attribution.

What fails most often

1 Structure 40% of all complaints
2 Fuel/propulsion system 16% of all complaints
3 Fuel system 16% of all complaints
4 Engine 13% of all complaints
5 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
6 Suspension 6% of all complaints
7 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
8 Air bags 3% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Structure: 25 complaints (40% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Fuel/propulsion system: 10 complaints (16% of all).
Fuel system: 10 complaints (16% of all).
Engine: 8 complaints (13% of all).
Service brakes: 5 complaints (8% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 63 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

fuel system, fuel smell6 · 10%
warning lights, check engine6 · 10%
rear-view camera4 · 6%
knocking, grinding or other noise3 · 5%
loss of power / limp mode3 · 5%
smoke, burning smell, fire3 · 5%
windows, sunroof3 · 5%
engine failure or replacement2 · 3%
overheating, coolant loss2 · 3%
rust, corrosion2 · 3%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Structure	25	1
Fuel/propulsion system	10	0
Fuel system	10	0
Engine	8	0
Service brakes	5	0
Suspension	4	0
Powertrain	3	1
Air bags	2	1
Electrical system	2	0
Engine and cooling	2	0
Steering	2	0
Backover prevention	1	0
Child seat	1	0
Seat belts	1	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was transported from the scene of an accident to a local hospital where she was treated for a broken back. The other driver reported no injuries. A police report was filed.
Powertrain · crash · 2020-09-10 · NHTSA complaint #11354212
This failure appears to be due to a design or manufacturing defect and poses a serious fire hazard, putting the vehicle and occupants at risk. Upon research, it appears that almost every Range Rover Sport (LR3/320) from 2010â2013 suffers from this issue, indicating a widespread, systemic problem rather than an…
Electrical system · 2026-02-04 · NHTSA complaint #11715446
Due to the metal chosen to make this shield, and the materials of other parts around it, it suffers from galvanic corrosion. As the tank shield starts to rust, that causes rust in other areas to start as well.
Suspension · 2026-01-22 · NHTSA complaint #11712607
In addition, the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was dressed to the floorboard and then pumped several times before the vehicle stopped as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with corrosion to the brake lines.
Service brakes · 2025-12-04 · NHTSA complaint #11703002
I was on the highway and the rear spoiler over the back window flew off with the camera installed in the spoiler. The rear camera no longer works as a result of the spoiler flying off the vehicle. I contacted [dealer] and was informed that they will not make the repair or honor the recall.
Structure · 2025-10-12 · NHTSA complaint #11692950
The car vibrates a lot. I bought this car 2 months ago and it's my first Land Rover. I loved the car. I want to use it to cross the United States and then take it to Europe. This year I want to do something different because I lost a son at the beginning of the year. I really need the car.
Engine · 2024-09-06 · NHTSA complaint #11612958
The brake, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that fuel was leaking in the front of vehicle near the engine.
Fuel system · 2024-03-12 · NHTSA complaint #11576822
The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started leaking oil. The vehicle then lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Fuel system · 2022-05-23 · NHTSA complaint #11465735

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20111
20123
20131
20151
20161
20172
20184
20192
20203
202118
202212
20234
20244
20254
20263

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 4,699 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover Sport has 31 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 63, above average.

What to check before buying

Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system. Total complaints: 63. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (10%), warning lights, check engine (10%), rear-view camera (6%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2011 models

Read also

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.