More Range Rovers Being Investigated For Failing Suspension

U.S. safety regulators are upgrading their investigation into suspension problems affecting some Land Rover SUVs.

After opening a preliminary investigation last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation says the case is moving into a more detailed engineering analysis as new reports continue to surface. The agency also said the information it has received from the automaker is contradictory and requires a deeper look.

The probe started with front steering knuckle failures on 2014–2017 Range Rover Sport models. The review began in June 2025 after the agency received a dozen owner complaints describing fractures in the aluminum steering knuckle, specifically where it connects to the upper control arm ball joint.

According to ODI, a fracture in that location could allow the upper suspension arm to detach, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control. As part of the investigation, regulators reviewed data submitted by Jaguar Land Rover and compared it with similar components used in the mechanically related Range Rover. JLR did issue a recall last summer covering 2014–2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models.

Vehicles found to have visible cracks in the steering knuckle are given new, revised knuckles, while those without visible damage are given a reinforcing brace designed to help prevent a complete separation if a fracture does happen.

Despite the recall, NHTSA says people are still complaining, including reports involving newer 2020 and 2021 Range Rover models. Because of that, the engineering analysis has been widened to include 2018–2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles, which use a very similar front suspension design.

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