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2016 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and fuel economy
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has 203 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, the most of any Range Rover model year in our data[1][2]. Steering has the most complaints by component group, and owners in a small sample describe cracked front knuckles, which a major recall covers[3][4].
Most reported problems
Owners filed 203 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Range Rover[1]. Nine mention a crash, one a fire and four an injury. None report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and a complaint can name more than one component.
| Component group | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering[3] | 59 |
| Suspension[6] | 31 |
| Unknown or other[7] | 27 |
| Engine[8] | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion system[9] | 22 |
| Electrical system[10] | 20 |
| Structure[11] | 14 |
| Visibility/wiper[12] | 13 |
Steering has the most complaints. Its median mileage at failure is 96,000[3].
What owners describe. We read a small sample of complaint texts in four groups. Some texts name the Range Rover Sport or Evoque. These counts describe only the sample and say nothing about all owners.
- Suspension: in 9 of 12 texts, owners describe a cracked or broken front knuckle, some at the upper ball joint, and some say their VIN was left out of the recall[6].
- Steering: 8 of 12 texts describe knuckle or suspension arm damage, and 7 mention recall 24V840[3]. In 5 of 12, owners say repair parts were not available at the dealer[3].
- Engine: 4 of 12 texts describe an engine failure or shutdown with no warning light first[8]. Another 4 describe a diesel exhaust fluid warning that counts down to a no-restart[8].
- Fuel and propulsion: 3 of 12 texts describe the same diesel exhaust fluid warning, and 4 of 12 describe a fuel smell, leak or a corroded fuel tank shield[9].
The electrical, structure and visibility groups are smaller, and we did not read samples for them[10][11][12].
Recalls
This page lists 14 recalls[13][4][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25], newest first. Several recalls cover Range Rover Sport or other models too.
- Knuckle, incorrect parts (26V527). Filed 2026-08-13[13]. Some 2016-2017 Range Rover front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during an earlier recall repair, which could cause loss of handling and control and raise crash risk. Dealers replace the knuckles free of charge. Potentially affected units: 14[13].
- Knuckle cracking (25V514). Filed 2025-08-08 for 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport[4]. The front upper knuckle joint may crack, letting a suspension arm detach and causing loss of handling and control. Dealers inspect the knuckles and fit a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, free of charge. It expands and replaces 24V840. Potentially affected units: 121,509[4].
- Knuckle cracking (24V840). Filed 2024-11-07 for 2014-2016 Range Rover, with the same crack risk and the same inspection and bracket or knuckle fix[14]. Superseded by 25V514. Potentially affected units: 16,759[14].
- Seat belt retractor (22V219). Filed 2022-04-05[15]. The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during hard braking before a crash, which raises injury risk. Dealers inspect and replace the seat belt assembly as needed, free of charge. It replaces 19V350, and cars that were only inspected under that recall need the new remedy. Potentially affected units: 14,812[15].
- Door latch repair (20V387). Filed 2020-07-02[16]. Cars from an earlier door latch recall (19V392) may not have been repaired properly, so doors may look closed but be unlatched and could open while driving. The fix is a latch system inspection, disabling the keyless mechanisms if needed, and a software update. Potentially affected units: 6,211[16].
- Door latch spring repair (20V325). Filed 2020-06-04 for 2016 vehicles[17]. Cars from recall 19V390 may not have been repaired properly. A stuck spring in the keyless latch can leave the left door unlatched, and it could open while driving. Dealers update software and inspect the latches, replacing them if needed. Potentially affected units: 785[17].
- Door latch (19V392). Filed 2019-05-24[18]. Doors may appear closed but be unlatched and could open while driving. Dealers inspect the system, disable the keyless mechanisms if necessary and update the software. Cars covered by the 2015 recall 15V385 needed to be fixed again. Potentially affected units: 65,385[18].
- Door latch spring (19V390). Filed 2019-05-23 for 2016 vehicles[19]. A stuck spring in the keyless latch can leave the left door unlatched, so it could open while driving. Dealers update software and inspect the latches, replacing them if necessary. Potentially affected units: 28,671[19].
- Seat belt retractor (19V350). Filed 2019-05-09[20]. The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock at the correct force, which raises injury risk if the driver brakes before a crash. Dealers inspect the seat belt and replace it if necessary. Potentially affected units: 16,186[20].
- Passenger air bag (17V154). Filed 2017-03-09 for 2016 vehicles[21]. The front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite, so the air bag may not deploy in a crash. Dealers replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. Potentially affected units: 205[21].
- Passenger air bag (16V941). Filed 2016-12-29 for 2016 vehicles, plus 2017 Range Rover Evoque[22]. The same initiator problem, and the fix is again a new front passenger air bag. Potentially affected units: 550[22].
- Seat belt pretensioners (16V942). Filed 2016-12-29[23]. The front seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash, so occupants may not be held as well as they should. Dealers inspect the front belts and replace them as needed. Potentially affected units: 13,500[23].
- Control arm fasteners (16V889). Filed 2016-12-09[24]. The recall text names 2016-2017 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles built in 2016, not the Range Rover itself. Front lower control arm fasteners may fail from an assembly error, which could separate the steering knuckle and affect handling. Dealers replace the hardware. Potentially affected units: 220[24].
- Door latch (15V385). Filed 2015-06-17[25]. Doors may unlatch unexpectedly, which could distract the driver, and an unbelted occupant could fall out. Dealers update the keyless entry software. Potentially affected units: 65,372[25].
Fuel economy
EPA lists several engine versions under the Range Rover name[5][26][27][28]. Range Rover, Range Rover LWB and Range Rover Sport versions share the same numbers[26][29][30][27][31][32].
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Range Rover, 5.0L 8-cyl, Premium[26] | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 |
| Range Rover, 3.0L 6-cyl, Premium[27] | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 |
| Range Rover TDV6, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Diesel[28] | 22 / 28 / 24 | $4,000 |
| Range Rover Evoque, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Premium[5] | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 |
| Range Rover Evoque Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Premium[33] | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 |
All are four-wheel drive with an automatic. The 5.0L and 3.0L gas versions are Automatic (S8), and the Evoque versions are Automatic (S9)[5][26][27][33]. Annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new[5].
Engine and size
The EPA test car list gives these ratings for the 2016 Range Rover: 240 hp with the 2.0L 4-cylinder[34], 258 hp with the 3.0L 6-cylinder[35] and 510 hp with an electric motor[36].
Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so they can differ slightly from US models.
| Version | Length / width / height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evoque 4-door[37] | 172 / 78 / 65 in | 105 in | 3,902 lb |
| Evoque coupe[38] | 172 / 78 / 63 in | 105 in | 3,616 lb |
| Range Rover SWB 4-door[39] | 197 / 81 / 72 in | 115 in | 5,137 lb |
| Range Rover LWB 4-door[40] | 205 / 81 / 72 in | 123 in | 5,320 lb |
| Range Rover Sport SE/HSE[41] | 191 / 78 / 70 in | 115 in | 5,487 lb |
| Range Rover Sport Supercharged/Autobiography[42] | 191 / 78 / 70 in | 115 in | 5,710 lb |
How 2016 compares with other years
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 has more complaints for the 2016 model year than for any other Range Rover year in our data. It has 203, against 190 for 2015 and 172 for 2017[2]. Its 14 recalls rank fourth, behind 2020 with 23, 2022 with 17 and 2023 with 16[2]. The 2014 model year has 13 recalls[2].
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so they show a pattern of reports, not a failure rate.
Should you buy a used 2016 Range Rover?
Trim to 5 sentences, for example by merging the recall sentences and dropping the closing data caveat sentence or the VIN advice sentence.: the most complaints of any model year in our data and 14 recalls[2]. The front knuckle cracking recall is the biggest concern. It covers 121,509 vehicles across several model years and has been expanded once[4][14]. A later recall covers cars where the knuckles may have been replaced with wrong parts[13]. Owners in our sample also describe cracked knuckles on cars they say were left out of the recall, and some say repair parts were not available[3][6].
If you are shopping, check the VIN for open recalls and ask for proof that the knuckle inspection or replacement was done. Fuel costs vary by engine, from $3,400 to $5,150 a year in EPA estimates[5][26]. Our data cannot tell you about price, trims or overall reliability.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Range Rover?
- By complaint count, steering leads with 59 complaints and suspension follows with 31[3][6]. In a small sample of texts, owners describe cracked front knuckles[6].
- How many recalls does the 2016 Range Rover have?
- Our data lists 14 recalls[2]. They cover knuckles, door latches, seat belts and air bags[13][15][16][21].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Range Rover?
- EPA lists 16 MPG combined for the 5.0L 8-cylinder, 19 for the 3.0L 6-cylinder and 24 for the 3.0L diesel[26][27][28].
- Is the 2016 Range Rover a bad year compared with others?
- It has the most complaints of any year listed, at 203, though counts are not adjusted for sales[2].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 203 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Land Rover Range Rover model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- 59 complaints name the steering component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 96,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 25V514, filed August 8, 2025: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm. 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
- 31 complaints name the suspension component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 20 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,800). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V527, filed August 13, 2026: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V840, filed November 7, 2024: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V219, filed April 5, 2022: Seat Belts › Front › Retractor. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 20V387, filed July 2, 2020: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 20V325, filed June 4, 2020: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V392, filed May 24, 2019: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V390, filed May 23, 2019: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V350, filed May 9, 2019: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V154, filed March 9, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V941, filed December 29, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V942, filed December 29, 2016: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V889, filed December 9, 2016: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V385, filed June 17, 2015: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Range Rover, 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, 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 TDV6, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,000. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Range Rover LWB, 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 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 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 / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Range Rover Evoque Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2016 Land Rover Range Rover with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 240 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2016 Land Rover Range Rover with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 258 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2016 Land Rover Range Rover with electric motor: rated 510 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 4DR SUV: 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: 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 SWB 4DR 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
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER LWB 4DR 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 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