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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Range Rover Sport.

Body SUV

The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is an SUV documented to have accumulated 74 owner complaints over its production life, with steering problems accounting for the largest share and 11 recall actions recorded. Its complaint trajectory falls between the peak of 82 grievances logged in 2011 and the recent low of 10 in 2021, reflecting a reliability pattern that has varied across the model's 2005‑2024 history. Consequently, the 2016 iteration represents a period of relative stability for the lineup, as complaint volumes have trended downward in recent years.

Model year2025 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

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 filter	LR011298 alt LR010735
Engine air filter	LR011593
Fuel filter	LR124692 alt LR041978
Spark plug	LR032080 alt LR050998
Battery	429123482
Front wiper blades	LR076850 alt LR180491
Serpentine belt	LR011327 alt LR041975
Thermostat	LR117568 alt LR079608
Cabin air filter	LR161566

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	78 in
Overall height	70.1 in
Wheelbase	115 in
Curb weight	5487 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.

4.6–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2016 SVR

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	SVR 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.60 sec	13.00 sec	550 hp	AWD
2016	HSE Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	254 hp	AWD
2016	HSE Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	254 hp	AWD
2015	SVR 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.30 sec	12.80 sec	550 hp	AWD
2015	SVR 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.30 sec	12.70 sec	550 hp	AWD
2015	Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.40 sec	12.90 sec	510 hp	AWD
2015	HSE 3.0L Supercharger V6	5.90 sec	14.50 sec	340 hp	AWD
2017	Autobiography 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.70 sec	13.10 sec	510 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 4 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 Fluid	Shell ML12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.5
Engine Coolant Capacity	9.3

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	94.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 8.8 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 18.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13.3
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	103.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	7.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-2.55 lbs
Oil Type	SPA2
Oil Capacity	2.70-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	91.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	91.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	65.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 26; Rear: 26 /; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 202; Rear: 88 /; Rear: 88
ABS Sensor Torque	4 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Minimum Thickness Stamped on Disc.
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .002 runout; Rear: .003 runout

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

89.0 ft. lbs., 60

89 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

89.0 ft. lbs., 60

89 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

85.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.0

85 in

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

1	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
2	180 degrees	180 degrees

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 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 32,000 mi	Active Suspension System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 64,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Active Suspension System Air Filter (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 112,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 160,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (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 2016 Range Rover Sport sits in a period of heightened complaint activity compared to earlier years, with 82 complaints in 2011 and a peak of 59 in 2010 and 2013, all of which exceed the 40 complaints seen in 2020. 2016’s 59 complaints mirror that 2010 level, while recalls remain moderate at seven, similar to 2010 and 2013, and investigations are at two, matching the 2010 figure. The top complaint areas for 2016—steering (13), engine (9), unknown or other (7), and suspension (6)—reflect the broader trend of mechanical and control‑system concerns that intensified during the 2010‑2013 span. The crash complaint count of three and zero fire complaints indicate a relatively safe record for the model that year. Overall, 2016 falls into the mid‑range of complaint activity for the generation, suggesting that while the vehicle is not free of issues, it is not at the peak of the trend, making it a reasonably viable purchase if thoroughly inspected.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

736

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering13

Engine9

Unknown Or Other7

Suspension6

Steering,Suspension4

Air Bags4

Structure4

Fuel/Propulsion System3

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 736 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM76411 - 10MAR26	2026-03-10	Electrical System	Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
TUCC_MAY2025_28	2025-05-09	Unknown Or Other	TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SSM76319 - 05MAY25	2025-05-05	Unknown Or Other	Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB…
SSM76317ATT - 28APR25	2025-04-28	Engine	Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317 - 28APR25	2025-04-28	Engine	Engine 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Engine oil filter LR011298 Engine air filter LR011593 Fuel filter LR124692 Spark plug LR032080

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Range Rover Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.