Land Rover Range Rover Sport P550e
The 3.0L I6 turbocharged petrol combined with an electric motor as a plug-in hybrid. Combustion engine weaknesses same as the PT306, plus PHEV-specific issues: EV mode refusal, battery degradation, and oil dilution when running predominantly on electric power.
Sport P550e: unlimited system output
The P550e is the top model of the PHEV range — 404 kW system output with premium comfort. Electric torque meets I6 long-haul quality. For drivers who want everything at once: efficiency in town, performance on the motorway.
Engine Weaknesses 5
Incorrect plastic specification for the I6 3.0L PHEV oil filter housing. The housing can crack and spray oil onto hot components. Recall N908.
Symptoms: Oil leak, oil puddles, oil warning light, smoke or fire
Same base engine as PT306: turbocharger wear from insufficient lubrication. In PHEV mode the combustion engine often starts cold, which damages the turbo without pre-lubrication.
Symptoms: Whistling noise under acceleration, power loss in hybrid mode, smoke
Frequent malfunction: the system refuses EV operation with the message "EV temporarily unavailable". Cause is often a faulty HV coolant heater or defective battery control modules.
Symptoms: EV temporarily unavailable message, system switches to hybrid mode unintentionally
The PHEV battery loses capacity over time. Electric range drops from roughly 50 km to 30–35 km. Charge port and on-board charger failures are also reported.
Symptoms: Reduced electric range, charging errors, charge port unresponsive
When the PHEV is driven predominantly on electricity, the combustion engine starts rarely and never reaches operating temperature. Fuel enters the sump unburnt.
Symptoms: Fuel smell in engine oil, oil level above max mark, early service warning
Vehicle Weaknesses 4
Software faults trigger engine management and gearbox fault messages without any mechanical defect. Particularly affects MHEV variants. OTA updates address known cases; ECU reprogramming at the dealer often necessary.
Despite the new generation, early L461s show compressor failures and faulty height sensors. ABS modulator noises addressed via OTA update. Air suspension remains inherently expensive to repair when it fails.
Pivi Pro system freezes while driving or restarts spontaneously. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay drop out wirelessly. Navigation and voice control issues known. OTA updates bring improvements but do not resolve problems completely.
Early production years show uneven panel gaps at the tailgate, doors and bumpers. Door rubbers do not sit correctly and generate wind noise at motorway speed. MY25 models with revised door mirrors are noticeably better.
Reports & Tests
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2022–2026). Most reported: Electrical (20), Engine (17), Powertrain (6).