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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Range Rover Sport.

The 2020 Range Rover Sport recorded 40 owner complaints and 7 recalls, with the top complaint area categorized as Unknown Or Other. Across the model's complaint history from 2005 to 2024, the highest volume occurred in 2011 with 82 complaints, while the lowest was 10 complaints in 2021. This positions the 2020 model year in a moderate range, indicating a reliability standing that is neither the most nor least problematic in the vehicle's timeline.

Model year202520232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque125 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR073868. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/45R21/XL 110YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR073868 alt LR133457
Engine air filterLR011593
Fuel filterLR041978
Spark plugLR050998 alt LR178881
BatteryLR104511 alt 429123482
Front wiper bladesLR083272 alt LR106593
ThermostatLR032135 alt LR180316
Cabin air filterLR161566 alt VPLGS0478

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.7 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight5430 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Range Rover Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.3–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2018 SVR
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019HST P400 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.2-kWh6.00 sec14.50 sec395 hpAWD
2019HST P400 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.2-kWh6.20 sec14.60 sec395 hpAWD
2018SVR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.70 sec575 hpAWD
2017Autobiography 5.0L Supercharger V84.70 sec13.10 sec510 hpAWD
2016SVR 5.0L Supercharger V84.60 sec13.00 sec550 hpAWD
2016HSE Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.60 sec15.90 sec254 hpAWD
2016HSE Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.60 sec15.80 sec254 hpAWD
2015SVR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.80 sec550 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 125 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts125 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.220; Rear: .906
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.084 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°27 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270° - Note markings on crankshaft bolt. If bolt head shows 10.9 remove the bolt counterclockwise. If the bolt shows 12.9 remove the bolt clockwise.148 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270° - Note markings on crankshaft bolt. If bolt head shows 10.9 remove the bolt counterclockwise. If the bolt shows 12.9 remove the bolt clockwise.148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M10 Bolts18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi.

Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 21,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect)
Every 32,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
At 42,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Drive Belt (replace)
Every 64,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 80,000 miActive Suspension System (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Range Rover Sport marks the first model year represented after a seven-year data gap following 2013, and its 40 complaints and 590 TSBs reflect a typical new-generation launch profile — higher than the 10–21 complaints seen in 2021–2024 but well below the 2013 peak of 59 complaints and 1,315 TSBs. Recalls hold steady at seven, matching both the 2013 level and the 6–8 range that persists through 2024, while investigations drop to one from four in 2013. The leading complaint category is "Unknown Or Other" with five reports, followed by six combined engine-related entries and two for the electrical system; the data does not specify root causes for any of these areas. Four crash complaints were recorded with no fire incidents. Compared to the subsequent four model years, which show a clear downward trend in complaints and TSBs, the 2020 sits at the elevated starting point of that improvement arc. For a buyer, this is an acceptable year to purchase provided the specific vehicle has had all seven recalls addressed and the engine and electrical systems are thoroughly inspected, as post-2020 data suggests the platform matured quickly.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
590
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
40
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 40 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Engine3
Electrical System2
Structure2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V117000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 25/02/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the… Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at…

20V586000TiresReported 24/09/2020

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with 19-inch wheels. The tire inflation pressure label and the tire placard label state the incorrect… Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 590 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N881 Range Rover 16JUN262026-06-16Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N861 Range Rover 16JUN262026-06-16Electrical System48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offline state and no longer…
N906v2 - 18MAY262026-05-18Unknown Or OtherBody Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM…
N900 Range Rover 15MAY262026-05-15Unknown Or OtherLoss of power, rattling from underside of the vehicle and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
N881 Range Rover 15MAY262026-05-15Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Range Rover Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.