The 2022 Range Rover Sport with the 3.0L supercharged V6 is a late-generation L494 platform vehicle. While newer than the problematic earlier years, it still inherits Land Rover's characteristic electrical gremlins and some serious powertrain vulnerabilities, particularly catastrophic engine failures tied to oil system defects.
Symptoms: Sudden severe knocking or rattling from engine, Metal shavings in oil during routine service, Check engine light with low oil pressure codes, Complete loss of power / seized engine
Fix: This supercharged V6 suffers from oil pump and lubrication system defects causing bearing failure. Fix requires complete engine rebuild or short block replacement. 25-35 hours labor depending on extent of damage. Many cases covered under extended warranty if still active, otherwise catastrophic expense.
Estimated cost: $12,000-18,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission overheating warnings, Harsh or delayed shifting, Milky or contaminated transmission fluid, Loss of drive / limp mode
Fix: The ZF 8-speed transmission cooler develops internal leaks allowing coolant and ATF to mix, contaminating both systems. Requires cooler replacement, full transmission flush, and often radiator service. If caught late, transmission rebuild needed. 8-12 hours labor for cooler and flush alone.
Estimated cost: $2,800-4,500
DC/DC Converter Failure (Hybrid System Component)
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: 48V mild-hybrid system faults, Check engine light with electrical system codes, Loss of stop-start function, Battery drain / no-start conditions
Fix: The 48V mild-hybrid DC/DC converter fails, affecting start-stop and regenerative functions. NHTSA recall issued but many fail outside recall scope. Replacement requires software calibration and high-voltage safety protocols. 3-5 hours labor.
Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800
Backup Camera System Failure
Common · low severity
Symptoms: Intermittent or complete loss of rear camera display, Blank screen when shifting to reverse, Parking sensor malfunctions, Surround-view camera glitches
Fix: Multiple NHTSA recalls for backup camera failures. Issues range from camera module failure to wiring harness corrosion to software glitches in the InControl Touch Pro system. Diagnosis can be time-consuming. 2-6 hours labor depending on root cause.
Estimated cost: $800-2,500
Transmission Mount Deterioration
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from Park to Drive, Excessive vibration at idle, Harsh engagement on acceleration, Visible drivetrain movement
Fix: Engine and transmission mounts wear prematurely, especially with supercharged engine torque. Rear transmission mount most common failure. Replacement straightforward but requires supporting powertrain. 2-4 hours labor for mount replacement.
Estimated cost: $600-1,200
Seatbelt Pretensioner Malfunction
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: Seatbelt warning light illuminated, Airbag system warning, Seatbelt fails to retract properly, Clicking or rattling from B-pillar
Fix: NHTSA recalls for both retractor and pretensioner failures. Pretensioner may deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in crash. Requires complete seat belt assembly replacement and airbag system reset. 2-3 hours labor per seat.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,000
Owner tips
Change engine oil every 5,000 miles maximum with high-quality synthetic — do NOT follow extended intervals despite what JLR says, oil system is marginal
Service transmission fluid every 40,000 miles and inspect for contamination or milky appearance indicating cooler failure
Keep all software updates current through dealer — many electrical and camera issues resolved via TSBs
Purchase extended warranty if buying used — these vehicles have catastrophic failure potential well within typical ownership period
Hard pass unless you have a comprehensive warranty covering powertrain and electronics — the catastrophic engine failure risk alone makes this a gamble no rational buyer should take on their own dime.
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.
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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.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. 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: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed June 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the 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.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · 22V523000
2022-07-21
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Consequence: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · 21V668000
2021-08-26
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
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