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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Range Rover Sport.

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a luxury SUV that uses 0W-20 viscosity oil and requires 7.4 quarts for an oil change. With only 10 total owner complaints—the lowest figure in the model’s 2005–2024 history—and 7 recalls, this model year stands out as the most reliable in the lineup, though the engine remains the most common area of concern.

Model year202520232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 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 LR011298
Engine air filterLR011593
Fuel filterLR041978
Spark plugLR050998 alt LR178881
BatteryLR104511 alt 429123482
Front wiper bladesLR083272 alt LR106593
ThermostatLR032135 alt LR180316
Cabin air filterVPLGS0478 alt LR161566

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.

This engine holds 7.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.2 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsUse new bolts only. 21.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap0.023-0.025 in
Spark Plug Torque17.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityEquipped with 2 zone unit
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump PressureLow Pressure Pump: 7.30-23.0 psi
Secondary Fuel Pump PressureHigh Pressure Pump: 931.2 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque26.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessDisc: 0.118"; Drum: 0.079" in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1422 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
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Upper and Lower Left7.4 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 21,000 mi; spark plugs every 63,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 16,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 21,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 80,000 miActive Suspension System (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 112,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (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 2021 Range Rover Sport generated only 10 federal complaints, down sharply from 40 in 2020 and well below the 14 and 21 recorded in 2022 and 2023, even as recalls held steady at seven and investigations remained at one. Reported issues were distributed among engine, electrical, and fuel/propulsion systems with no crash or fire complaints filed, though the data does not specify underlying causes. Across the broader generational arc, which includes prior peaks as high as 82 complaints, 2021 represents a pronounced low point in owner-reported dissatisfaction despite recall activity continuing in line with adjacent model years. For a buyer weighing this generation, that marked complaint reduction and absence of severe safety reports make 2021 a comparatively strong year to buy.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
401
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Engine3
Electrical System2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering,Electrical System,Engine1
Electrical System,Engine1
Power Train,Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Power Train,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V668000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 26/08/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service…

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 401 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
N861 Range Rover 15MAY262026-05-15Electrical System48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offline state and no longer…
N900 Range Rover 17APR262026-04-17Unknown Or OtherCatalyst Over 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 2021 Range Rover Sport take?

7.4 qt of 0W-20 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Range Rover Sport have open recalls?

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