The 2019 Range Rover Sport with the 3.0L supercharged V6 is a capable luxury SUV plagued by catastrophic engine failures and expensive electrical gremlins that can sideline the vehicle unexpectedly, making it a high-risk used purchase without comprehensive warranty coverage.
Catastrophic Engine Failure - Piston Ring / Cylinder Scoring
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (quart per 500-1000 miles), Blue smoke from exhaust on startup or acceleration, Loss of power and misfires, Metallic knocking noise from engine, Check engine light with cylinder misfire codes
Fix: Complete engine rebuild or replacement required. Pistons, rings, cylinder honing or boring, often includes crankshaft work and bearings. 40-60 labor hours for complete rebuild, 25-35 hours for short block replacement. This is the same AJ126 V6 supercharged engine known for ring land failures.
Estimated cost: $12,000-22,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid mixing with coolant (strawberry milkshake appearance in reservoir), Transmission slipping or erratic shifting, Overheating transmission, Coolant loss with no external leaks, Transmission failure if not caught early
Fix: Replace transmission oil cooler, flush cooling system and transmission completely, replace transmission fluid and filter. If contamination occurred, transmission may need rebuild. 6-8 hours labor for cooler replacement alone, add 15-25 hours if transmission damaged.
Symptoms: No start condition, Multiple electrical system warnings, Complete loss of 12V accessories, Vehicle stuck in park, Dash lighting completely dead or erratic
Fix: Replace DC/DC converter module which steps down high voltage to charge 12V battery. Often requires software updates and extensive diagnostics. Subject to recall but failures still occur. 3-5 hours labor including diagnostics and reprogramming.
Estimated cost: $2,800-4,200
Backup Camera Failure / Water Intrusion
Common · low severity
Symptoms: Intermittent or no backup camera display, Distorted camera image, Camera guidelines not displaying properly, Rear parking sensors malfunctioning simultaneously
Fix: Replace tailgate camera module, check and seal wiring harness connections. Water intrusion through tailgate badge area is common. Subject to multiple recalls but issues persist. 1.5-2.5 hours labor.
Estimated cost: $800-1,400
Transmission Mount Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Excessive vibration during acceleration, Clunking when shifting between drive and reverse, Visible engine/trans movement in bay during throttle application, Harsh shifts or delay in engagement
Fix: Replace transmission mounts (typically upper mount fails first). Requires supporting powertrain and removing crossmember. 3-4 hours labor for upper mount, add 2 hours for lower mounts if needed.
Estimated cost: $900-1,600
Fuel System / Fuel Filter Contamination Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Hard starting or extended cranking, Loss of power under load, Rough idle and hesitation, Fuel system pressure codes, Limp mode activation
Fix: Replace fuel filter (often neglected in service schedules), check high-pressure fuel pump and injectors for contamination. Filter is integrated into fuel pump module requiring tank drop. 4-6 hours labor for pump module replacement if needed.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,400
Supercharger Coupler / Snout Bearing Failure
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 80,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Whining or grinding noise from front of engine, Loss of boost pressure, Metallic debris in supercharger oil, Check engine light with boost pressure codes, Sudden loss of power
Fix: Rebuild or replace supercharger unit. Coupler and snout bearings wear causing catastrophic failure if not addressed. Requires removal of supercharger, inspection of internals. 12-16 hours labor for rebuild, includes new oil and seals.
Estimated cost: $4,500-7,500
Owner tips
Check oil consumption obsessively - if burning more than a quart between changes, walk away or budget for engine replacement
Inspect coolant and transmission fluid religiously for cross-contamination (milky appearance)
Extended warranty is virtually mandatory - single engine failure exceeds most vehicle values
Service records showing supercharger oil changes every 60k miles are critical
Have pre-purchase inspection include borescope cylinder inspection and compression test
Avoid unless you have a comprehensive warranty or $15,000-20,000 set aside for inevitable engine failure - the performance and luxury don't justify the catastrophic reliability issues.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
Repair Procedures — 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V364000
2024-05-23
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera for damage. If no damage is found, the camera will be fitted with a new seal. If damage is found, the camera will be replaced and calibrated. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N901. These vehicles were previously recalled under 24V-023 for this same issue and will need to have the new remedy completed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V023000
2024-01-18
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION · 23V044000
2023-02-02
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 21V117000
2021-02-25
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
ENGINE · 19V040000
2019-01-17
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
Consequence: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L V6 Supercharged and can vary by trim.
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