"ISSUE: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DIAGNOSTICS ON 3.0L AJ126 AND 5.0L AJ133 ENGINES HAVE BEEN UPDATED. ACTION: PLEASE REFER TO THE PROCEDURE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS THE NEW INFORMATION THROUGH SDD."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel system problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
When does it fail?
Of the 7 fuel system complaints filed for the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
"ISSUE: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DIAGNOSTICS ON 3.0L AJ126 AND 5.0L AJ133 ENGINES HAVE BEEN UPDATED. ACTION: PLEASE REFER TO THE PROCEDURE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS THE NEW INFORMATION THROUGH SDD."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINES TO HYDRO-LOCK, OR CAUSE OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE, AND SOMETIMES THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"SITUATION: THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE. CAUSE: THESE ISSUES MAY BE CAUSED BY FRETTING CORROSION ACROSS THE FUEL SENDER HARNESS PINS INSIDE THE FUEL TANK."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation Inaccuate
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the front and rear passenger’s side door, she would smell an odor of fuel. The contact stated that she had seen fuel leaking under the vehicle when reversing out the driveway. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the…
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that she was smelled a strong odor of gasoline upon starting the vehicle. The…
The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that upon standing next to the vehicle in the driveway, he smelled an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that he could also smell the gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the…
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Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, fuel system issues most often appear around 88,825 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
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