The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport electrical problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
When does it fail?
Of the 4 electrical complaints filed for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 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.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical 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: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank screen.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗One or more of the following Air Conditioning (A/C) system symptoms may be evident: ? Vent temperatures 'cycle' (blowing warm and then cold); ? Windshield, rear window, and/or door windows mist up in cool (15°C or lower) ambient temperatures; ? Poor cooling performance of the Air Conditioning (A/C) system; and/or ? Warm, damp or musty smells coming from the vents.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE An issue has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the tailgate exterior release switch may display intermittent switching performance issues.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
In January 2025 I noticed light ticking/knocking at startup, idle, and while driving. On January 23, 2025 I searched online for how to check the oil level and for an L322 dipstick location (there is none). Only after finding a YouTube video with an undocumented override (double-pressing the “Cancel” button) was I able to see the oil level on January 31, 2025, and it showed zero. I added oil…
While driving at night at highway speed the car experienced an electrical anomaly twice, each time causing the headlights, dashboard lights and several electronic functions to go off for approximately 1 second. Head lights and dashboard lights came back on but several electronic functions were inoperable as noted on vehicle warning screen (hill descent function, vehicle stability function,…
The driver side door latch does not lock and it doesn't respond to the key fob or interior switch. This condition state does not change if the vehicle is mobile or stationary.
Had electrical trouble with your 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 41,753 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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/2012/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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