2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Problems & Reliability
TOO FEW REPORTS2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: TOO FEW REPORTS — 13 owner complaints; top issue: electrical system (7 complaints).
The verdict engine has only 10 complaints for the 2021 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
13
NHTSA complaints
12
Model years compared
400
Service bulletins
8
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Electrical system dominates the record — 54% of complaints name it.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2021 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 54% |
| Engine | 5 | 38% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 15% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 2 | 15% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 1 | 8% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2021, reported between Sep 24, 2020 and Sep 17, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V599000 | Sep 17, 2026 | Electrical system › Propulsion system › Dc/dc converter |
| 26V248000 | Apr 17, 2026 | Electrical system › Propulsion system › Dc/dc converter |
| 24V364000 | May 23, 2024 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 24V023000 | Jan 19, 2024 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 23V044000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Engine & cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication |
| 21V668000 | Aug 26, 2021 | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| 20V586000 | Sep 24, 2020 | Tires |
| 20V585000 | Sep 24, 2020 | Electrical system › Software |
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 400 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2021 — fewer than the 545 of the median Range Rover Sport year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (126), powertrain / transmission (109), engine & cooling (41). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2021 vs. the year before and after
From the 2020 to the 2021, owner complaints fell by more than half (50 → 13) — an improvement. The 2022 that followed held roughly level (13 → 14).
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Range Rover Sport | AVOID | 50 | 588 | 8 | — |
| 2021 (this page) | TOO FEW REPORTS | 13 | 400 | 8 | — |
| 2022 Range Rover Sport | TOO FEW REPORTS | 14 | 313 | 6 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Land Rover Range Rover Sport years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Electrical system (7 complaints on the 2021): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (5 complaints on the 2021): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Powertrain / transmission (2 complaints on the 2021): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Fuel / propulsion system (1 complaint on the 2021): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Steering (1 complaint on the 2021): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Recalls: confirm all 8 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: TOO FEW REPORTS — 13 owner complaints; top issue: electrical system (7 complaints). The verdict engine has only 10 complaints for the 2021 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
What are the most common 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are electrical system (7, 54%), engine (5, 38%), unknown or other (2, 15%). The manufacturer has 400 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most recently 26V599000 (Sep 17, 2026, electrical system); 26V248000 (Apr 17, 2026, electrical system); 24V364000 (May 23, 2024, backup camera / back-over prevention). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.