2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 51. The most common issue is fuel system problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2012 land rover range rover sport. the contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside the rear of the vehicle. land rover north scottsdale (18100 n scottsdale rd, phoenix, az 85054, (480) 470-7406) diagnosed that the fuel flange needed to be replaced. the manufactu. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
52
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
FUEL SYSTEM
20 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. LAND ROVER NORTH SCOTTSDALE (18100 N SCOTTSDALE RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85054, (480) 470-7406) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FLANGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTU
- • The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated he noticed that the vehicle was leaking coolant and fuel. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected in the vehicle. The contact called an independent mechanic who informed him not to drive the vehicle. The local dealer was no
- • The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled at a stop light. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was not able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. LAND ROVER NORTH SCOTTSDALE (18100 N SCOTTSDALE RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85054, (480) 470-7406) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FLANGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTU”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Based on 26 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 67K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (1)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2012 RANGE ROVER SPORT, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 52 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. LAND ROVER NORTH SCOTTSDALE (18100 N SCOTTSDALE RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85054, (480) 470-7406) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FLANGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: ON 18/03/2013 5:50 PM, THE CAR LOST POWER & STOPPED SUDDENLY WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A SHOPPING PLAZA. THANK GOODNESS I'M STILL ALIVE! THE CAR STOPPED IN THE FRONT OF MARSHALLS (SO I HAVE LOTS OF WITNESS). PEOPLES WERE TRYING TO PUSH MY CAR TO PARKING LOT BECAUSE THE CAR BLOCKED THE TRAFFIC BUT WE COU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: ON 18/03/2013 5:50 PM, THE CAR LOST POWER & STOPPED SUDDENLY WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A SHOPPING PLAZA. THANK GOODNESS I'M STILL ALIVE! THE CAR STOPPED IN THE FRONT OF MARSHALLS (SO I HAVE LOTS OF WITNESS). PEOPLES WERE TRYING TO PUSH MY CAR TO PARKING LOT BECAUSE THE CAR BLOCKED THE TRAFFIC BUT WE COU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: HORN WAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING AND HAS NOW STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. HAVE HAD FUSES CHECKED AND WAS DIRECTED THAT THERE ARE KNOWN ISSUES BEING REPORTED ONLINE, BUT LAND ROVER IN WALNUT CREEK IS UNWILLING TO CHECK BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT — Year Comparison
How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 51
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