The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport electrical problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
When does it fail?
Of the 7 electrical complaints filed for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
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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
Among the 7 model years of Land Rover Range Rover Sport in our records for electrical problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 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 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.
When attempting to complete the âReplace ECUâ application for the Occupant Classification System Module (OCS) the application fails. The error message âThe following error was encountered: â is displayed to the user.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗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 ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The rear tailgate latch unlocks by itself and the tailgate opens by itself without a key or person pressing open button. NHTSA campaign id number: 15v385000 NHTSA action number: n/a component: latches/locks/linkages potential number of units affected: 65,352 the car is parked, engine off. Land rover states my VIN is not listed, yet this very dangerous situation affects my vehicle. Items…
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
Front passenger door does not unlock unless opened from the inside; or front passenger door does not lock. Both issues have been ongoing and has been "fixed" by land rover 3 times. There have been other electrical failures including the automatic liftgate not working in the past.
Had electrical trouble with your 2013 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 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 7 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 77,733 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/2013/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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