2021 Land Rover Range Rover maintenance schedule

The 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.

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

7 NHTSA recalls for the 2021 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.

Electrical system

NHTSA 26V599000

September 2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

Electrical system

NHTSA 26V248000

April 2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

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.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA 23V221000

March 2023

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV and 2019-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles. The water pump pulley drive belt may become damaged or detach, which can allow the engine to overheat. An overheated engine can rupture the engine coolant elbow pipe, leaking coolant onto the turbocharger heat shield.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine coolant elbow and the turbocharger feed coolant pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N785.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA 23V044000

February 2023

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 23V031000

January 2023

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Range Rover PHEV and 2020-2022 Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Remedy: Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N742.

Seat belts

NHTSA 21V668000

August 2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.

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)

L405 (2014-2021)

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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