The 2016 Range Rover with the 5.0L supercharged V8 is a high-performance luxury SUV plagued by catastrophic engine failures and chronic transmission cooling issues. These are expensive vehicles to own past warranty, with major drivetrain repairs often exceeding the vehicle's residual value.
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (1 quart per 1,000 miles or more), White/blue smoke from exhaust on startup or acceleration, Metallic knocking or rattling from engine block, Coolant mixing with oil (milky oil cap), Check engine light with misfire codes, Complete loss of compression in one or more cylinders
Fix: This engine suffers from poorly-designed aluminum cylinder liners that crack, crack, or separate from the block. Pistons score the liners, rings fail, and coolant intrudes. Only proper fix is complete engine rebuild or factory long-block replacement. We're seeing 60-80 hours of labor for R&R plus rebuild work. Many shops won't touch it and send to Land Rover dealer or engine specialist. JLR issued extended warranty coverage on some VINs but not all—check before buying.
Estimated cost: $18,000-28,000
ZF 8HP Transmission Oil Cooler Failure and Fluid Contamination
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Harsh or delayed shifts, especially when cold, Transmission slipping or shuddering under load, Pink milky fluid in coolant overflow tank (coolant in trans fluid), Transmission overheating warnings on dash, Limp mode activation
Fix: The internal transmission oil cooler (part of the radiator assembly) fails and allows coolant to mix with ATF, destroying clutches and valve body. Requires complete radiator replacement, transmission fluid flush (often multiple flushes), external filter, and in severe cases transmission rebuild. Even if caught early, valve body and mechatronic unit often need replacement. 12-18 hours labor depending on internal damage discovered.
Estimated cost: $3,500-9,000
Transmission Mounts Failure (Engine and Trans)
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from park to drive or reverse, Excessive vibration at idle, Driveline shudder during acceleration, Visible sagging of engine/trans when inspected on lift
Fix: The hydraulic engine and transmission mounts fail prematurely, especially on the supercharged V8 due to torque loads. Requires replacement of both engine mounts and rear transmission mount as a set. The right-side engine mount is particularly difficult—subframe must be partially dropped. 6-8 hours labor for all three mounts with proper alignment.
Estimated cost: $2,200-3,500
Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Vehicle drops to bump stops overnight or after sitting, Suspension fault warning on dash, Compressor runs constantly (audible from rear), One corner sags lower than others, Inability to raise or lower ride height
Fix: Air suspension compressor and valve block wear out from constant cycling. Compressor is under the vehicle behind passenger side rear wheel—exposed to road debris and salt. Often the valve block internal solenoids fail first, causing compressor to overwork and burn out. Both commonly need replacement together. Smart shops also replace the air dryer and check all air lines. 4-6 hours labor.
Estimated cost: $2,800-4,200
Door Latch Mechanism Failures (All Doors)
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Door won't open from inside or outside handle, Door ajar warning stays on with door closed, Door won't lock or unlock electrically, Handles feel loose or require multiple attempts, Child lock engages randomly
Fix: The micro-switch assemblies and latch motors inside the door fail frequently—there have been five NHTSA recalls covering various iterations of this problem. Each door latch assembly is a complete unit that requires door panel removal and careful installation. The fronts are 2-2.5 hours each, rears slightly less. Many owners end up doing all four doors preventively. Use only updated JLR parts with latest revisions.
Estimated cost: $800-1,200 per door
Supercharger Snout Bearing Failure
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 80,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: High-pitched whining or grinding noise from engine bay under load, Noise increases with RPM, Loss of boost pressure and power, Metallic debris in supercharger oil
Fix: The input shaft bearing on the Eaton supercharger wears and fails, often scattering metal through the entire blower assembly. Supercharger must be removed and rebuilt or replaced. The rebuild route (bearing replacement, new rotors, seals) is 12-15 hours and requires specialized knowledge—many shops replace with reman unit instead. If debris entered the intake manifold, that needs cleaning too. This failure can send metal into the engine if catastrophic.
Estimated cost: $4,500-7,500
Owner tips
Check oil level every fuel fill—these engines consume oil by design but catastrophic consumption is a red flag for liner failure
Service transmission fluid every 40,000 miles regardless of 'lifetime' claims—inspect for coolant cross-contamination
Verify VIN is covered under JLR's extended engine warranty program before purchase (some 2016s qualify)
Budget $3,000-5,000 annually for unexpected repairs after 60,000 miles—this is not a cheap vehicle to maintain
Avoid extended idle times with air suspension—parks the vehicle on jack stands when storing to preserve compressor life
Use only Land Rover-approved 5W-20 supercharged oil spec—wrong oil accelerates engine failure
Hard pass unless you have a comprehensive warranty or can afford a $20K+ engine replacement—the 5.0L supercharged engine in this generation has catastrophic failure rates that make it a financial liability past 60,000 miles.
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Consequence: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 24V840000
2024-11-07
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Consequence: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risks were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are N759 and D025. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 25V514.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · 22V219000
2022-04-05
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 20V387000
2020-07-02
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Consequence: Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 20V325000
2020-06-04
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Consequence: An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N459.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 19V392000
2019-05-24 · EA18004
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Consequence: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 19V390000
2019-05-23 · EA18004
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Consequence: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N336.
SEAT BELTS · 19V350000
2019-05-09
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 17V154000
2017-03-09
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N026.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 16V941000
2016-12-29
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Consequence: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · 16V942000
2016-12-29
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 15V385000
2015-06-17
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
Consequence: If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
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