LAND ROVER: ON SOME TRUCKS, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO THE INCORRECT REPLACEMENT OF THE CLOCK SPRINGS. MODEL RANGE ROVER, SPORT, EVOQUE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport airbags problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
When does it fail?
Of the 4 airbags complaints filed for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
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.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 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 airbags 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Dashboard is heaving, separating and exposing the airbag on passenger side. Dealer cannot repair but said that if the separation becomes larger the airbag may not deploy in the proper direction or may deploy unnecessarily. Dealer recommended entire dashboard replacement for $3600. The separation is of course getting bigger every day an poses a safety risk. The attached picture was taken…
I have a 2013 land rover range rover supercharge. While driving at all speeds and I have a front passenger the vehicle light has come on advising the front passenger air bags are disabled. I have contacted land rover regarding a recall issues NHTSA campaign number: 15v093000 but they advised my VIN number does not apply to this recall, although it is the exact same issue. Picture…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 65,500 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 $1,100 for airbags 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 airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags 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.