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2018 Land Rover Range Rover maintenance schedule

The 2018 Range Rover is part of the L405 generation (2014-2021), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2018 Range Rover needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Land Rover's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

7,500 miles highly recommended overriding the monitor

16,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter32,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter16,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Tire rotation

Rotate front-to-rear to equalize differential wear

16,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Hydraulic system flush

32,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Full flush

90,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

ZF Lifeguard 8 specific fluid replacement

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs (Gasoline, PHEV)

Required on gasoline architectures

64,000 mi / 4 yearsIndependent
Timing chain

Routine failure point; inspect early

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Serpentine belt

Inspect and replace

100,000 miIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid

Locking rear diff fluid change is critical

60,000 miIndependent
12V battery

Check auxiliary start/stop battery output

Inspect every 10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
EV coolant loops (PHEV)

Inspection required per hybrid protocols

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
EV brake service (PHEV)

Monitor pads due to regenerative wear dynamics

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20 (Gas) / 5W-30 (Diesel), 8.5 qt
Coolant
STJLR.651.5003
Transmission fluid
ZF Lifeguard 8

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.0L 6-cyl (AJ126), 340 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 5.0L 8-cyl (AJ133), 510 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl diesel (Td6), 254 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl (P360), 355 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl (P400), 395 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid (P400e), 398 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2018 Range Rover owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Timing chain tensioner wear

high severity

70,000-110,000 mi · $2,817-$4,376 to fix

Rattle upon start, engine misfire

Source: repairpal.com

Active suspension compressor failure

high severity

60,000-100,000 mi · $1,532-$1,702 to fix

CHCM DTCs, suspension fault lamp

Source: carcomplaints.com

Auxiliary battery / start-stop failure

low severity

40,000-70,000 mi · $854-$876 to fix

Eco mode fails, spurious warning lights

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Land Rover dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 24V023000

January 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, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: 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 second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA 21V117000

February 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, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: 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

NHTSA 19V603000

August 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.

Remedy: 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

NHTSA 18V625000

September 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.

Remedy: 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.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$1,258

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Range Rover model years

L460 (2022-2027)

202220232024202520262027

L405 (2014-2021)

20142015201620172018201920202021

Shopping new? The Land Rover Range Rover guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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