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2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport · 6 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-09
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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08V248000
Ask dealer
STEERING:COLUMN
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06V135000
Ask dealer
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPI
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05V502000
Ask dealer
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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05V501000
Ask dealer
SEAT BELTS
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06V131000
Ask dealer
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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07E047000
Ask dealer
EQUIPMENT
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The steering column is the long rod that connects your steering wheel to the front wheels. In some 2005-2006 LR3 and Range Rover Sport vehicles, the connection between the steering wheel and the column can cause the airbag wiring to break, which could lead to a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag warning light illuminates and you ignore it, a severe crash could cause only one or no airbag to deploy. This could lead to serious injuries to you, the driver.
Free Fix
Your Land Rover dealer will add spacers and foam pads to your steering column to prevent the airbag wiring from breaking. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2008 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TO THE DRIVER THAT THERE IS A CONCERN WITH THE SRS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY TO COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OCCURS, THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE INTENDED MANNER. THE CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF ONLY ONE STAGE OF THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OR THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AT ALL INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSERT 1MM SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE COLUMN SWITCH MOUNTING POINT AND THE COLUMN LOCK TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COLUMN SWITCH. TWO FOAM PADS WILL ALSO BE FITTED TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH GEAR TO PROVIDE ASSURED CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COWL AND THE CLOCKSPRING FACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake hoses, ABS sensor, and brake pad wear sensor cables might get damaged when you make sharp turns or drive on rough roads, especially with large wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might get false warnings about brake wear or ABS failure, or your brakes could fail, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged brake hose and wheel balance weights for free, to prevent any problems and keep you safe on the road.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES FITTED WITH 9J-19 INCH DIAMETER WHEELS, DURING CERTAIN VEHICLE MANEUVERS WHEN THE STEERING SYSTEM IS ON FULL LEFT LOCK AND THE SUSPENSION IS MOVING TOWARDS FULL COMPRESSION, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE AND/OR THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LEAD AND/OR THE BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SENSOR LEAD CAN CATCH ON THE WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHT AS THE WHEEL ROTATES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY LEAD TO WARNINGS OF PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR, WARNINGS OF ABS FAILURE, OR EXTENDED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND LOSS OF ONE OF THE HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM CIRCUITS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE FLEXI-PIPE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF IT EXHIBITS SIGNS OF CHAFING, AND ALSO TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT 'CLIP-ON' WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHTS WITH 'STICK-ON' WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.
Your vehicle's automatic transmission may have a faulty part that helps the transmission shift into park.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part fails, your vehicle's parking gear might not engage, which can cause the vehicle to roll away when parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A free repair will be performed by the dealership to replace the faulty part, starting on November 19, 2005. You can contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
CONSEQUENTLY PARK MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO PARK AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW PARK POSITION IS ACHIEVED. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL-AWAY CONDITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
Your vehicle may have a seat belt buckle mounting issue that needs to be fixed.
Risk if Unfixed
If you use the middle seat belt in the back, it might not stay secure, which could lead to a serious injury if you're in an accident.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and replace the middle seat belt buckle in the back for free. You can schedule an appointment at your local dealership or contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837 to start the process.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN THE REAR LEFT HAND SECOND ROW SEAT BELT IS USED, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT BE FULLY RETAINED. A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT BELT BUCKLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
Your vehicle's ignition switch may not properly lock the transmission when you take the key out, which could let the car roll away.
Risk if Unfixed
This could increase the risk of a crash if your parked vehicle moves unexpectedly.
Free Fix
The dealership will update your vehicle's computer system with new software at no cost to you, starting on June 30, 2006.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DRIVELINE CONTROL TRANSFER BOX ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WITH REVISED SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Thule hitch-style bicycle rack that has a potential safety issue. The problem is with a small metal pin that can pinch your fingers or hand, causing an injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If you move the bike arm bracket to its down position and the pinch point catches your fingers or hand, you could get a severe cut or even lose a finger.
Free Fix
Thule will contact you and provide a free repair kit and instructions to fix the issue. You can contact Thule at 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) to learn more.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
Original — Remedy
THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES:
LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. L. L. BEAN ALSO SELLS SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER THE MODEL NAME OF HITCHING POST PRO (WD75, WD76, WD77, WD78, YL05, BBG9, BBH1, BBH2, BBH4), EXPRESSWAY (WD72, WD73, BBH5, BBH6), OR TRAILBLAZER (WD31, BBH7). REI HAS ALSO PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER MODEL NAMES: HITCHING POST PRO (934, 934XT, 935, 935XT, 936, 936XT, 937, 937XT, 951, 951XT), EXPRESSWAY (995, 995XT, 996, 996XT), AND TRAILBLAZER (998, 998XT).
What is the overall risk grade for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport?
The 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 6 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport have?
The 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport has 6 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport?
The most severe recall for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport safe to drive?
This model year has 6 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the STEERING:COLUMN recall for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport? (Campaign #08V248000)
The steering column is the long rod that connects your steering wheel to the front wheels. In some 2005-2006 LR3 and Range Rover Sport vehicles, the connection between the steering wheel and the column can cause the airbag wiring to break, which could lead to a safety issue. If the airbag warning light illuminates and you ignore it, a severe crash could cause only one or no airbag to deploy. This could lead to serious injuries to you, the driver. Your Land Rover dealer will add spacers and foam pads to your steering column to prevent the airbag wiring from breaking. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2008 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport? (Campaign #06V135000)
Your vehicle's brake hoses, ABS sensor, and brake pad wear sensor cables might get damaged when you make sharp turns or drive on rough roads, especially with large wheels. If this happens, you might get false warnings about brake wear or ABS failure, or your brakes could fail, which could cause a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged brake hose and wheel balance weights for free, to prevent any problems and keep you safe on the road.
What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport? (Campaign #05V502000)
Your vehicle's automatic transmission may have a faulty part that helps the transmission shift into park. If this part fails, your vehicle's parking gear might not engage, which can cause the vehicle to roll away when parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash. A free repair will be performed by the dealership to replace the faulty part, starting on November 19, 2005. You can contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837 for more information.
What is the SEAT BELTS recall for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport? (Campaign #05V501000)
Your vehicle may have a seat belt buckle mounting issue that needs to be fixed. If you use the middle seat belt in the back, it might not stay secure, which could lead to a serious injury if you're in an accident. We'll inspect and replace the middle seat belt buckle in the back for free. You can schedule an appointment at your local dealership or contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837 to start the process.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH recall for the 2006 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport? (Campaign #06V131000)
Your vehicle's ignition switch may not properly lock the transmission when you take the key out, which could let the car roll away. This could increase the risk of a crash if your parked vehicle moves unexpectedly. The dealership will update your vehicle's computer system with new software at no cost to you, starting on June 30, 2006.
