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2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Range Rover Sport.

Body SUV

The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a full-size SUV specified with an 8.0-quart engine oil capacity, a substantial figure that underscores the scale of its mechanical package. This model year has generated 124 owner complaints with steering cited as the primary concern, alongside 10 recalls, placing it under a heavier reliability spotlight than many contemporaries. Within the model’s 2005–2024 production span—a period where complaint volume reached a high of 82 in 2011 and a low of 10 in 2021—the 2015 edition sits above even that peak, marking it as one of the more contentious years in the nameplate’s history.

Model year202520232022202120202019201820172015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · 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 LR011298. 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 size235/65R19, 255/55R20, 275/45R21, 275/40R22OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR011298 alt LR010735
Engine air filterLR011593
Fuel filterLR124692
Spark plugLR032080 alt LR050998
Battery429123482 alt LR073414
Front wiper bladesLR076850 alt LR180491
Serpentine beltLR011327 alt LR035543
ThermostatLR117568 alt LR035124
Cabin air filterLR161566

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.9 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight5487 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.

4.3–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2015 SVR
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015SVR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.80 sec550 hpAWD
2015SVR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.70 sec550 hpAWD
2015Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.90 sec510 hpAWD
2015HSE 3.0L Supercharger V65.90 sec14.50 sec340 hpAWD
2014Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.60 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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-90 in the differential, Land Rover approved fluid brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidLand Rover approved fluid
Differential Gear Oil75W-90
Engine CoolantHavoline Extended Life Coolant
Engine Coolant CapacityVehicles fitted with 2 zone Air Conditioning (A/C)
Engine Coolant Capacity8.5
Engine Coolant Capacity9.3

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs94.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 18.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts103.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug7.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap.035-.039 in
Spark Plug Torque(1) ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeSPA2
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26 /; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 202; Rear: 88 /; Rear: 88
ABS Sensor Torque4 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementMinimum Thickness Stamped on Disc.
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002 runout; Rear: .003 runout

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
185.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.085 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1025.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-10120 degrees
4Top larger recessed bolts18 ft. lbs
5Two lower bolts below recessed bolts9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 112,000 mi.

Every 16,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect)
Every 32,000 miActive Suspension System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 64,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miActive Suspension System Air Filter (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 112,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

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 federal record for this generation reveals a clear arc: complaints and TSBs climbed steadily from 2005 through 2013, with TSBs surging from 41 to 1,315 and complaints peaking at 82 in 2011, while recalls remained consistently elevated at 4–7 per year throughout that span. The 2015 model year falls in a data gap between the 2013 and 2020 federal entries, but its specific complaint profile—dominated by Steering (38 complaints), Suspension (18), and combined Steering/Suspension issues (9), alongside 5 crash and 2 fire complaints—suggests it aligns more closely with the peak-complaint era of 2010–2013 than the calmer 2020–2024 period, where complaints dropped to 10–21 annually. Notably, even in those later years recalls stayed stubbornly high at 6–8 per year, indicating that systemic safety concerns persisted across the entire generation regardless of model year. The steering and suspension concentration in 2015's complaints is particularly striking given the surrounding TSB volume (1,315 in 2013 alone), though the data does not specify root causes for these issues. Given that 2015 sits closer to the high-complaint, high-TSB portion of the generation's arc and carries meaningful crash and fire complaint counts, this is not a standout year to buy—shoppers should insist on proof that all recalls have been completed and budget specifically for steering and suspension repairs.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
810
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
124
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 124 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering38
Suspension18
Steering,Suspension9
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Structure5
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train4
Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 810 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76411 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
TUCC_MAY2025_282025-05-09Unknown Or OtherTELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SSM76319 - 05MAY252025-05-05Unknown Or OtherGrid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB…
SSM76317ATT - 28APR252025-04-28EngineEngine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317 - 28APR252025-04-28EngineEngine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature

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

How much oil does the 2015 Range Rover Sport take?

8.0 qt of SAE 0W20 meeting Jaguar specification STJLR.51.5122 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Range Rover Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.