2015 Land Rover Range Rover

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Land Rover Range Rover
Pictured: 2022 Land Rover Range Rover SE P440e AWD Automatic 3.0 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles
Sport Se/Hse, Sport Supercharged/Autobiography, Evoque 4dr SUV Pure/Prestige/Dynamic/Autobiography, Evoque Coupe 3dr SUV Pure/Prestige/Dynamic/Autobiography
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
Horsepower
240–510 hp
Transmission
9-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
24 combined · 21 city / 29 hwy
Length
171.7–204.7 in
Curb weight
3,616–5,710 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
11 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Strong performanceUp to 510 hp, versus about 300 hp for similar 2015 models.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • Many owner complaints190 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 23 for similar models — most often about the steering.
  • 11 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 23 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 191 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,487 lb (Sport Se/Hse).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 6% better than the 2015 small SUV average of 22.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.

What changed for 2015

  • New body dimensions: 19.2 in longer, wheelbase +10.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Range Rover →

Trims, performance & features

Engine240 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl
Engine340 hp3.0L 6-cyl
Engine510 hp5.0L turbo 8-cyl
Engine510 hp5.0L 8-cyl
Engine340 hp3.0L turbo 6-cyl
Transmission9-speed automatic · 8-speed automatic

Trims

Pure PlusHSESupercharged

Built in: Halewood, England · Solihull, England

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2015 Range Rover configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Sport Se/Hse190.9 in78 in70.1 in115 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,487 lb49/51
Sport Supercharged/Autobiography190.9 in78 in70.1 in115 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,710 lb49/51
Evoque 4dr SUV Pure/Prestige/Dynamic/Autobiography171.7 in77.6 in64.6 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,902 lb59/41
Evoque Coupe 3dr SUV Pure/Prestige/Dynamic/Autobiography171.7 in77.6 in63.4 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,616 lb59/41
Lwb Supercharged/Autobiography4dr SUV204.7 in81.5 in72.4 in122.8 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,320 lb48/52
Swb Hse/Supercharged/Autobiography4dr SUV196.9 in81.5 in72.4 in115 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,137 lb48/52

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Range Rover Evoque2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24+6%$3,400372
Range Rover3.0L 6-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19+4%$4,350466
Range Rover LWB3.0L 6-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19+4%$4,350466
Range Rover Sport3.0L 6-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19+4%$4,350469
Range Rover Sport5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-12%$5,150566
Range Rover FFV FFV5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-12%$5,150570
Range Rover L FFV FFV5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-12%$5,150570
Range Rover Sport FFV FFV5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-12%$5,150552
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $5,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.6 MPG2015 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover.

Similar 2015 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Land Rover Range Rover (this car)24 MPGNot rated11
2015 Porsche Cayenne23 MPGNot rated3
2015 BMW X527 MPGNot rated6
2015 BMW X330 MPGNot rated7
2015 Lexus RX29 MPGNot rated1
2015 Audi Q722 MPGNot rated2
2015 Porsche Macan19 MPGNot rated7

Recalls (11)

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm · Aug 8, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V514000 · 121,509 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Risk
Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm · Nov 7, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V840000 · 16,759 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Risk
Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risks were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are N759 and D025. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 25V514.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Jul 2, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V387000 · 6,211 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Risk
Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · May 24, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V392000 · 65,385 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Risk
The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · Aug 23, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V614000 · 10,455 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly · Sep 25, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V600000 · 856 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the second row seat back may not latch properly, especially in the center section.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back is not properly latched, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row seat mechanism, replacing it as required, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P072.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Jun 17, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V385000 · 65,372 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
Risk
If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · Feb 18, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V092000 · 28 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and LR4 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.
Risk
If one or more of the wheel lug nuts crack or detach from the wheel hub, the remaining lug nuts may be unable to keep the wheel secured to the vehicle. If the wheel detaches, loss of vehicle control would result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts with new wheel nuts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P056.
Air Bags · Feb 18, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V093000 · 61,793 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.
Risk
If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P059.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine · Feb 6, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V069000 · 2 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.
Risk
If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jan 28, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V042000 · 29,311 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.
Risk
If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and correctly route it, as necessary, free of charge. Any brake vacuum hose that is damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P052.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Land Rover Range Rover is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

190Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
10Involved a crash
5Involved a fire
7Injuries reported
63,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Steering60
Engine40
Suspension35
Power Train29
Electrical System20
Unknown Or Other16
Service Brakes13
Structure › Body13
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/09: 224/10: 624/11: 424/12: 225/01: 1025/02: 225/03: 225/04: 425/05: 125/06: 425/07: 425/08: 525/09: 425/10: 425/11: 425/12: 226/01: 626/02: 126/03: 526/04: 126/05: 426/06: 226/08: 126/09: 224/0924/1225/0325/0625/0925/1226/0326/06max 10

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Land Rover Range Rover buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Steering — 60 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
  3. Engine — 40 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Suspension — 35 owner reports. Drive over bumps and listen for clunks; look for uneven tire wear.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 63,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Range Rover years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Range Rover22–Not rated51
2026 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated51
2025 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated726
2024 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1235
2023 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1758
2022 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1731
2021 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated1144
2020 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated23143
2019 Range Rover28171.7 inNot rated880
2018 Range Rover28171.7 inNot rated8134
2017 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated10173
2016 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated14203

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →