AI Damage2019 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and powertrain. The maker issued 388 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 15
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 388
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 27% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- 7 Latches, locks, linkages 7% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 7% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 5 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (27% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 124.
- Structure: 3 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 109.
- Engine: 1 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 28.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 2 L · diesel · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 15 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 2 | 124 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 109 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 12 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked it shifted to reverse, rolled away, and dragged the contact down the street, and crashed into a fence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained swelling and pain due to the crash and medical attention was provided.
Ultimately, the car stopped when it rolled down the driveway and hit a post across the street. I was then transported to the hospital in an ambulance, where they ran multiple tests on my entire body and diagnosed my concussion and broken hand.
The fuel tank protective shield underneath my vehicle has severely rusted and corroded, with visible perforations forming through the metal (photos attached). This shield protects the fuel tank from road debris and also helps secure the tank to the vehicle.
The steel fuel tank shield and mounting cradle assembly on my Land Rover Range Rover (L405) is experiencing catastrophic structural failure due to excessive corrosion. This appears to be a result of galvanic corrosion between the steel cradle and the aluminum chassis components.
I was driving on the highway during heavy rain and there was a huge leak coming through the window in the backseat started dripping all over the seat and all over the seatbelts spreading above head into the front. I immediately pulled over because it scared me.
Driving down the road and the vehicle lost all fuel pressure and engine shut off in the middle of the road. Turns out to be a catastrophic Bosch CP4 failure. Thankfully I was not on the highway otherwise this likely would've caused an accident because besides steering and brakes i had no way to get the car out of the…
Went into limp mode. Toward to Land Rover dealership. Technician states that there is a fault inside the TCM module within the transmission. Which caused the transmission to fail.
I am losing coolant and can smell it through the vents into the cabin. I believe the issue extends beyond the initial models they stated. I believe it is a common issue with these particular engines. The 5.0L and the 3.0L.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,349 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 36% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Range Rover has 2 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 15, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning…
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning…
- Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements
The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.
- 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.
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual charge
- There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle
- A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully…
A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US…
- Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module
- Vehicle cranks, but does not run when at operating temperature
- REVERSE CAMERA GRID LINES MISSING AFTER IPMB UPDATE
NHTSA lists 388 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 15. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (27%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%), warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA lists 388 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 2019 Land Rover Range Rover 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 2019 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 2026-11-04.