2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: common problems

Owners of the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 33
involving a crash: 3

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2013: 3D model with the “Fuel/propulsion system” area highlighted — the most complained-about component — Yellow marks the “Fuel/propulsion system” area, the component owners complain about most for this year. Illustrative only. 3D model: Mona x Supercars, CC Attribution.

What fails most often

1 Fuel/propulsion system 18% of all complaints
2 Fuel system 18% of all complaints
3 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
4 Suspension 15% of all complaints
5 Electrical system 12% of all complaints
6 Structure 12% of all complaints
7 Engine 9% of all complaints
8 Steering 9% of all complaints

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

Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Fuel system: 6 complaints (18% of all).
Service brakes: 6 complaints (18% of all).
Suspension: 5 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Electrical system: 4 complaints (12% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 33 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine9 · 27%
rust, corrosion3 · 9%
stalls while driving3 · 9%
overheating, coolant loss2 · 6%
smoke, burning smell, fire2 · 6%
steering or power steering problems2 · 6%
vibration2 · 6%
airbags did not deploy1 · 3%
brake failure1 · 3%
A/C or heater1 · 3%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Fuel/propulsion system	6	1
Fuel system	6	0
Service brakes	6	0
Suspension	5	1
Electrical system	4	0
Structure	4	1
Engine	3	0
Steering	3	1
Engine and cooling	2	0
Air bags	1	1
Electronic stability control	1	1
Lane departure	1	0
Wheels	1	1
Other	2	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. The police arrived and filed a report. The contact did not seek immediate medical attention. The contact stated that he had contusions to his chest area and possible rib fractures on the right side. The contact had no cuts or lacerations.
Air bags · crash · 2022-07-27 · NHTSA complaint #11476138
Was in supermarket parking lot, about to put the car in park and car accelarated with full force on its own onto a fence in front of parking space.
Suspension · crash · 2020-01-28 · NHTSA complaint #11302676
ACTIONS TAKEN: â¢Recall N623 completed at Jaguar Land Rover Mainline [XXX] even after this repair fuel pumping got worse â¢Dealer diagnosed saturated EVAP canister â¢Multiple calls made
Fuel/propulsion system · 2026-05-29 · NHTSA complaint #11740891
The steering wheel locks during left turns and then suddenly releases, while the onboard computer has generated a suspension error code and automatically lowered the vehicle for safety.
Suspension · 2026-04-28 · NHTSA complaint #11734411
The wheel will âcatchâ and then suddenly release, causing a jerking motion and loss of smooth steering control. This creates a serious safety concern because the steering does not respond consistently. During the same event, the air suspension system lowered the vehicle into a safety mode without driver input.
Suspension · 2026-04-28 · NHTSA complaint #11734413
The check engine warning light and the hazard light was illuminated. The vehicle stalled on the highway due to the low fuel level. The contact attempted to accelerate; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact called for an Uber and purchased a gas can and refueled the vehicle.
Fuel system · 2026-03-06 · NHTSA complaint #11722486
I just discovered that i have a rusted fuel tank sheild that is falling apart. This issue is a safety issue and needs to be repaired asap.
Structure · 2026-01-22 · NHTSA complaint #11712638
My truck has antifreeze leaking into engine causing it to overheat caused damage to my engine and now itâs not drivable. I took my truck to dealership which video dealership sent me states this issue but they were charging me an outrageous amount for repairs at Land Rover in Parsippany
Engine · 2025-05-23 · NHTSA complaint #11662735

When owners complained

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

20162
20171
20183
20191
20202
20214
202210
20232
20242
20251
20265

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 6,523 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 18% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover Sport has 31 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 33, about average.

What to check before buying

Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, service brakes. Total complaints: 33. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (27%), rust, corrosion (9%), stalls while driving (9%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 models

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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 2026-11-05.