2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: common problems

The maker issued 317 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB): 317

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Powertrain	0	0	104
Equipment	0	0	92
Electrical system	0	0	86
Engine	0	0	21
Engine and cooling	0	0	19
Seats	0	0	17
Structure	0	0	13
Steering	0	0	7
Suspension	0	0	4
Latches, locks, linkages	0	0	3
Service brakes	0	0	3
Air bags	0	0	2
Exterior lighting	0	0	2
Fuel system	0	0	2

Comparison

What to check before buying

Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038353 (+5 with the same text) · Powertrain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038352 (+3 with the same text) · Other Catalyst Over Temperature
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037146 · Powertrain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the instrument cluster
The root cause of the symptoms is the catalytic converter over temperature.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11035877 (+5 with the same text) · Powertrain Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11034938 · Powertrain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11031116 (+2 with the same text) · Powertrain The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of…
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11030751 · Electrical system Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11029573 · Other RANGE ROVER SPORT SVR CATALYST EXTENDED WARRANTY
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11029570 · Other SVR Catalyst Extended Warranty
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11025064 · Powertrain MIL Illuminated
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11019079 · Other Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11018307 · Other REVERSE CAMERA GRID LINES MISSING AFTER IPMB UPDATE

NHTSA lists 317 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

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Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 317 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

NHTSA lists 317 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 2018 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.

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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 2026-11-04.