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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
SUV · 2010–2026
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Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.3× usual, mostly engine and fuel system Extended coverage
47 serious complaints of 52, the most about engine (17) and fuel system (13); per car on the road, 1.3× this model's usual year. 1 recall.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After the recall repair, the vehicle unexpectedly ran out of fuel even though the instrument panel indicated approximately 90 miles to empty.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2026
“The fuel tank holder is rusted out and is a known issue on this model. Land Rover used materials that are prone to severe corrosion and I feel like my fuel tank will fall off at any moment and is unsafe to drive.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Mar 2026
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Partial extended warranty program 12-14my (SFCC MAR2022, Mar 2022)
- Extended coverage Engine timing chain/tensioner partial extended warranty -usa (NAS22.02.002, Mar 2022)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
52 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14–15 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features
Every Range Rover Sport year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 5.0L 8-cyl; 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged · Drive: 4WD
2012 Range Rover Sport trims
| Auto-biography | HSE | HSE LUX | Super Charged |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Land Rover reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Land Rover aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + supercharged, 355–542 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 454–635 hp | 4WD | 18–22 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 1 | Unknown or other (1) | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + supercharged, 355–542 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 355–542 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 454–635 hp | 4WD | 18–22 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 13 | Unknown or other (3) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + supercharged, 355–542 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 626 hp | 4WD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 17 | Electrical system (7) | Yes |
| 2023 | — | — | — | Not rated | 7 | 23 | Electrical system (13) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 398 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + supercharged, 355–395 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 518–575 hp | 4WD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 14 | Electrical system (9) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 398 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 254–395 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 254–395 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 518–575 hp | 4WD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 11 | Electrical system (5) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 398 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 254–355 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 254–355 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 518–575 hp | 4WD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 46 | Electrical system (17) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 398 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 254–395 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 254–395 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 254–395 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 518–575 hp | 4WD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 25 | Electrical system (9) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 254–380 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 254–380 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 518–575 hp | 4WD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 33 | Engine (15) | No |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 258 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 258 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 121 | Steering (38) | No |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 258 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 258 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 77 | Steering (24) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 510–550 hp | 4WD | 16–19 mpg | Not rated | 9 | 126 | Steering (56) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD, RWD | 16–19 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 86 | Engine (20) | No |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 59 | Electrical system (9) | No |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 52 | Engine (17) | No |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 82 | Structure (26) | No |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 59 | Structure (13) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Range Rover Sport 2019–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT SUV PHEV/MHEV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | Land Rover Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 13 |
| 2024 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 8 | 17 |
| 2023 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 23 |
| 2022 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 14 |
| 2021 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 11 |
| 2021 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 11 |
| 2020 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4wd | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 46 |
| 2020 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV SUV 4wd | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 25 |
| 2019 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 25 |
| 2018 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 33 |
| 2018 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 33 |
| 2017 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 121 |
| 2017 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 121 |
| 2016 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 77 |
| 2016 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 77 |
| 2015 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 126 |
| 2015 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 126 |
| 2014 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 86 |
| 2014 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 86 |
| 2013 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 59 |
| 2012 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 52 |
| 2011 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 82 |
| 2010 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 59 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Range Rover Sport MHEV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | Range Rover Sport P360 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 22 |
| 2026 | Range Rover Sport P400 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 22 |
| 2026 | Range Rover Sport SVR MHEV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2025 | Range Rover Sport MHEV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | Range Rover Sport P360 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 22 |
| 2025 | Range Rover Sport P400 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 22 |
| 2025 | Range Rover Sport P460 PHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | Range Rover Sport SVR MHEV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2024 | Range Rover Sport MHEV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | Range Rover Sport P360 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2024 | Range Rover Sport P400 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2024 | Range Rover Sport SVR MHEV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2022 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 19 |
| 2022 | Range Rover Sport P360 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2022 | Range Rover Sport P400 MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2022 | Range Rover Sport PHEV | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | Range Rover Sport SVR | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2021 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
19–24 |
| 2021 | Range Rover Sport MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2021 | Range Rover Sport PHEV | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | Range Rover Sport SVR | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2020 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
19–24 |
| 2020 | Range Rover Sport MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | Range Rover Sport PHEV | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2020 | Range Rover Sport SVR | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2019 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
19–24 |
| 2019 | Range Rover Sport MHEV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | Range Rover Sport PHEV | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2019 | Range Rover Sport SVR | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2018 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
19–24 |
| 2018 | Range Rover Sport SVR | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2017 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
16–24 |
| 2016 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
| 2016 | Range Rover Sport TDV6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
| 2015 | Range Rover Sport FFV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2014 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
| 2014 | Range Rover Sport FFV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
| 2013 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
14–15 |
| 2012 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
14–15 |
| 2011 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
14–15 |
| 2010 | Range Rover Sport | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
14–15 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.