Model year guide

2018 Land Rover Range Rover

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 330 on record.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover — representative photo
Representative photo

2018 Land Rover Range Rover at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined18–24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover recalls 4

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #24V023000 · manufacturer #N778 · 18/01/2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111…

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a …

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #21V117000 · manufacturer #N556 · 25/02/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, …

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #19V603000 · manufacturer #N367 · 15/08/2019

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with Continental Surround Camera Systems. The back-up camera system may fail to display the rearview image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N367.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking NHTSA Campaign #18V625000 · manufacturer #N227 · 13/09/2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 6 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover MPG & running costs

Combined18–24 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,300
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,500
Fuel only$21,500
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
171.7–204.7 in
Width
77.6–81.5 in
Height
63.4–72.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7–122.8 in
Curb weight
3,616–5,710 lb
Front track
64.2–66.5 in
Rear track
64.2–66.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover — ranges cover the 7 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures Open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis.  ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the frac…

NHTSA #EA26003 · Steering · opened Apr 2026

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 823

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 823.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Bulletin N881 Range Rover 18SEP26 · Power Train · Sep 2026

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Bulletin N881 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Power Train · Aug 2026

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update

Bulletin N881 Range Rover 17JUL26 · Power Train · Jul 2026

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off

Bulletin N881 Range Rover 16JUN26 · Power Train · Jun 2026

Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.

Bulletin N906v2 - 18MAY26 · May 2026

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Bulletin N881 Range Rover 15MAY26 · Power Train · May 2026

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Bulletin N881 Range Rover 17APR26 · Power Train · Apr 2026

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Bulletin N881 Range Rover 20MAR26 · Power Train · Mar 2026

Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle

Bulletin SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Electrical System · Mar 2026

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.

Bulletin Range Rover_N881 02-20-20 · Power Train · Feb 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER (SWB) AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

For Ranger Rover Sport models, this recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-289. Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rearview camera and cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a surround camera system. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly cou…

Transport Canada #2024017 · Jan 2024

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, when the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system is turned on, the AHB tell-tale indicator on the instrument panel may not turn on. This could lead you to drive without knowing that high beam lights can turn on automatically. Canadian regulations require a tell-tale indicator to turn on when the automatic high beams are activated. Safety Risk: A driver that…

Transport Canada #2021102 · Feb 2021

Brakes

On certain vehicles, the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system is inoperative with no warning to the driver. In the event of a potential collision, the AEB would not activate as intended, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the AEB software.

Transport Canada #2018499 · Sep 2018

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Land Rover Range Rover

Range Rover is a 4×4 luxury marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and since 2022 is in its fifth generation.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover trims & engines on record

Trims
HSE
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 380 hp · 3.0L

2018 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles on record

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2018 Land Rover Range Rover — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover get?

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.