2016 Land Rover Range Rover Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 79 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
79
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Land Rover Range Rover (13)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Land Rover dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
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…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
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…
🔧 Seat Belts
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…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
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…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Pretensioner
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…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
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…
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Land Rover Range Rover — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has 13 recall campaigns and 79 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover have?
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover are: Steering, Suspension, Fuel/propulsion System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover safe to buy?
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Land Rover Range Rover should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Land Rover Range Rover are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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