What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover?

Steering leads the NHTSA file with 60 complaints, followed by engine and suspension. See the problems section for what owners describe.

Does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show 11 recalls for 2015. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints does the 2015 Range Rover have?

NHTSA has 190 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

The complaint file shows 190 reports, with steering the largest group. Compare with other years in the by-year section.

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 190 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover^[1]. Steering is the biggest group, with 60 complaints^[2].

190owner complaints^[1]

11recalls^[3]

16–24MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA file, biggest first.

Steering. 60 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the wheel seizing or steering control disappearing while driving, and some point to corroded or broken parts in the steering setup.
Engine. 40 complaints^[5]. Owners describe the vehicle shutting off or failing to restart in traffic, which left some stuck in busy lanes.
Suspension. 35 complaints^[6]. Owners describe rusted joints, leaking shocks, a bouncing body at a standstill, and cracked front parts that the shop called a safety issue.
Power Train. 29 complaints^[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car refusing to go into drive, rolling back, or losing power with a gearbox warning on the dash.
Electrical System. 20 complaints^[8]. This group includes reports of fires and crashes, so it deserves a careful look before you buy.
Unknown Or Other. 16 complaints^[9]. These reports do not fit a single clear part.
Structure. 14 complaints^[10]. This group includes some reports of fires.
Brakes. 13 complaints^[11]. This group includes some crash reports, so read the details with care.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Range Rover is necessarily included.

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm (25V514), August 2025. About 121,509 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm (24V840), November 2024. About 16,759 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (20V387), July 2020. About 6,211 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (19V392), May 2019. About 65,385 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (16V614), August 2016. About 10,455 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly (15V600), September 2015. About 856 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (15V385), June 2015. About 65,372 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (15V092), February 2015. About 28 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Air Bags (15V093), February 2015. About 61,793 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine (15V069), February 2015. About 2 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (15V042), January 2015. About 29,311 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[22]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Range Rover Sport, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[23]	14 / 19 / 16	$5,150
Range Rover FFV, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[24]	14 / 19 / 16	$5,150
Range Rover L FFV, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[25]	14 / 19 / 16	$5,150
Range Rover Sport FFV, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[26]	14 / 19 / 16	$5,150
Range Rover Evoque, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[4]	21 / 29 / 24	$3,400
Range Rover, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[27]	17 / 23 / 19	$4,350
Range Rover LWB, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[28]	17 / 23 / 19	$4,350
Range Rover Sport, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[29]	17 / 22 / 19	$4,350

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2015 Land Rover Range Rover with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[30]	240 hp
2015 Land Rover Range Rover with electric motor^[31]	510 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
RANGE ROVER SPORT SE/HSE^[32]	191 in	78 in	70 in	115 in	5,487 lb
RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED/AUTOBIOGRAPHY^[33]	191 in	78 in	70 in	115 in	5,710 lb
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 4DR SUV PURE/PRESTIGE/DYNAMIC/AUTOBIOGRAPHY^[34]	172 in	78 in	65 in	105 in	3,902 lb
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE COUPE 3DR SUV PURE/PRESTIGE/DYNAMIC/AUTOBIOGRAPHY^[35]	172 in	78 in	63 in	105 in	3,616 lb
RANGE ROVER LWB SUPERCHARGED/AUTOBIOGRAPHY4DR SUV^[36]	205 in	81 in	72 in	123 in	5,320 lb
RANGE ROVER SWB HSE/SUPERCHARGED/AUTOBIOGRAPHY4DR SUV^[37]	197 in	81 in	72 in	115 in	5,137 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Range Rover model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	25	7
1996	35	3
1997	21	3
1998	24	3
1999	29	5
2000	26	3
2001	7	1
2002	14	0
2003	128	1
2004	85	2
2005	35	2
2006	79	6
2007	18	3
2008	44	3
2009	13	4
2010	55	7
2011	78	5
2012	84	7
2013	105	8
2014	121	13
2015	190	11
2016	203	14
2017	172	10
2018	133	8
2019	80	8
2020	143	23
2021	43	11
2022	31	17
2023	57	16
2024	35	11
2025	26	6
2026	1	4
2027	1	5

NHTSA's counts for the Range Rover show 190 complaints and 11 recalls for 2015^[3]. Among the 33 model years listed, 31 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 1 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (1) and the most are for 2016 (203)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2015 Range Rover?

The 2015 Range Rover has 190 complaints on file^[1]. Steering, engine and suspension lead the list^[2]^[5]^[6]. Owners describe several problems that happen while driving, which is why they stand out. These are unverified reports, and they are not adjusted for how many were sold. The page also shows 11 recalls for this year^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover?: Steering leads the NHTSA file with 60 complaints, followed by engine and suspension^[2]^[5]^[6]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show 11 recalls for 2015^[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints does the 2015 Range Rover have?: NHTSA has 190 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?: The complaint file shows 190 reports^[1], with steering the largest group^[2]. Compare with other years in the by-year section.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover

2014 121 complaints, 13 recalls
2015 this page
2016 203 complaints, 14 recalls
2017 172 complaints, 10 recalls
2018 133 complaints, 8 recalls
2019 80 complaints, 8 recalls

Compare all model years of the Land Rover Range Rover

All Land Rover models

Similar cars from 2015: small suvs

2015 Chevrolet Equinox 680 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 Dodge Journey 554 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Ford Edge 731 complaints, 7 recalls
2015 Ford Escape 1,125 complaints, 9 recalls
2015 GMC Terrain 298 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 Honda CR-V 672 complaints, 3 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 190 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover (10 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 7 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
60 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Land Rover Range Rover model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Range Rover Evoque, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
40 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,000). NHTSA vehicle records
35 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 94,000). NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the power train component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 36,000). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,823). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,500). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,600). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V514, filed August 8, 2025: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V840, filed November 7, 2024: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V387, filed July 2, 2020: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V392, filed May 24, 2019: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V614, filed August 23, 2016: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V600, filed September 25, 2015: Seats › Mid / Rear Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V385, filed June 17, 2015: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V092, filed February 18, 2015: Wheels › Lugs / Nuts / Bolts / Studs. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V093, filed February 18, 2015: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V069, filed February 6, 2015: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V042, filed January 28, 2015: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Range Rover Sport, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover FFV, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover L FFV, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover Sport FFV, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover LWB, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover Sport, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Land Rover Range Rover with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 240 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Land Rover Range Rover with electric motor: rated 510 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER SPORT SE/HSE: length 191 in, width 78 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 5,487 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: length 191 in, width 78 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 5,710 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 4DR SUV PURE/PRESTIGE/DYNAMIC/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: length 172 in, width 78 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,902 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE COUPE 3DR SUV PURE/PRESTIGE/DYNAMIC/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: length 172 in, width 78 in, height 63 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,616 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER LWB SUPERCHARGED/AUTOBIOGRAPHY4DR SUV: length 205 in, width 81 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 123 in, curb weight 5,320 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER SWB HSE/SUPERCHARGED/AUTOBIOGRAPHY4DR SUV: length 197 in, width 81 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 5,137 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2015 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and fuel economy