The Range Rover Sport is a luxury midsize SUV offered by Land Rover. It manages to strike a perfect balance between luxury and performance, all the while offering exceptional off-roading capabilities that Land Rover is known for. However, the interior is where the Range Rover Sport really excels as the cabin is full of posh and upscale materials. But what are the problems with the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport? To answer that here we take a detailed look at some of its problems, user complaints, and recalls.
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport User Complaints and Problems
Engine and Mechanical Problems
- Engine - An owner complained about engine failure. The owner stated that while driving, the vehicle was shut off, and the windshield wipers, headlights, and computer screen all went out as well. The custom also stated that the dash displayed “Start-stop fault indicated”.
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recalls
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S. No |
Date |
NHTSA ID |
Issues Noticed |
Additional Remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
2021-08-25 |
21V668000 |
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. |
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. |
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630. |
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2 |
2022-07-20 |
22V523000 |
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash. |
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants. |
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720. |
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3 |
2023-01-25 |
23V031000 |
Insufficient Sound. |
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 24, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N742. |
Should you buy the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The Range Rover Sport stands out in the Land Rover lineup as it stands as the most well-balanced package in the manufacturer's lineup of SUVs. It looks suave both on the inside and the outside, and it comes with a host of features and options. However, in terms of reliability, Land Rover has had a questionable past and the 2022 Range Rover Sport, even though it has relatively fewer complaints, has been recalled 3 times over safety concerns. Overall, the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a worthy option but we would recommend getting the vehicle checked by an expert before making any decisions.
