2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Full Specifications
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The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is an SUV offered with 2 engines (5L 8-cyl, 5L 8-cyl supercharged). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 18 mpg (UK) / 15 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 17–18 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Land Rover Range Rover Sport workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related listing: see also the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover page for the base Range Rover listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.
Compared with the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 18 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine (most efficient) | 5L 8-cyl |
|---|---|
| Engine options | 5L 8-cyl · 5L 8-cyl supercharged |
| Transmission (most efficient) | Automatic (S6) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 18 combined / 16 urban / 22 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 15 combined / 13 city / 18 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 368 g/km |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $5,500 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 2 configurations for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport across 2 engines (5L 8-cyl, 5L 8-cyl supercharged). Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 15 mpg (US), or 17 to 18 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 15 (13/18) | 368 | $5,500 |
| 5L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 14 (12/17) | 394 | $5,850 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Running Costs: 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 18 mpg combined, expect roughly 2,020 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $5,500 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that include the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Air bags (2), Fuel system (1), Service brakes (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Fuel system — campaign 21V635000, reported 12 August 2021. Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Air bags — campaign 18V015000, reported 8 January 2018. Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Air bags — campaign 17V015000, reported 10 January 2017. Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Service brakes — campaign 15V039000, reported 27 January 2015. Risk: If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Showing the 4 most recent of 5 campaigns.
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The most-reported areas are Engine (18), Fuel/propulsion system (13), Power train (9). Complaints include 2 reported crashes, 3 reported fires, 1 reported injury. That is close to the median of 59 complaints across the 13 Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Fuel system (1 recall campaign · 21 owner complaints) — Ask whether any fuel-pump or fuel-system recalls were completed, and watch for hard starting or stalling.
- Engine (18 owner complaints) — Listen for unusual noise on a cold start, check for warning lights and ask for the service records.
- Air bags (2 recall campaigns) — Confirm any air bag inflator or module recalls were completed — enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Transmission & drivetrain (9 owner complaints) — On the test drive, watch for hesitation, jerking or slipping between gears and ask for transmission service history.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 18 mpg figure is 9 mpg below that average. Its 368 g/km CO₂ figure is 115 g/km higher than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Land Rover models in our database average about 25 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport's 18 mpg is 7 mpg below that make average. Its 368 g/km CO₂ figure is 90 g/km higher than the 278 g/km Land Rover average.
Of the 13 Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years we cover, the 2012 ranks 10th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (18 mpg UK combined, against a high of 29 mpg). See every Land Rover Range Rover Sport year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
EPA lists 2 engines for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 5L 8-cyl, 5L 8-cyl supercharged. The most fuel-efficient configuration pairs the 5L 8-cyl with a automatic (s6).
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most efficient configuration returns around 18 mpg (UK) combined, or 15 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 17 to 18 mpg.
How much does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $5,500 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that include the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Air bags (2), Fuel system (1), Service brakes (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Among the 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Engine (18 complaints), Fuel/propulsion system (13 complaints), Power train (9 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's fuel economy good for an SUV?
It returns around 18 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.