Defect
THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NEEDED.
1990 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1990 Land Rover Range Rover has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 25,800 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Defect
THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ADJACENT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH OPERATES THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE.
Consequence
THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL TO WORK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED,INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END COLLISION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.
Defect
THE RIGHT REAR METAL BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN EVENTUAL FLUID LEAK IN ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.
Consequence
THE LEAK OF FLUID FROM THE REAR METAL BRAKE LINE COULDCAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
REROUTE REAR METAL BRAKE LINES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, AND REPLACE BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE CONTACTED THE SHOCK ABSORBERS.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1fires1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1fires1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
1crashes
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Consumer states that while driving the engine's heater coil exploded releasing extremely hot water. The consumer received 2nd and 3rd degree burns on legs as a result. Mr”
“Vehicle accelerated suddenly, causing vehicle to run into a house. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”
“Recall 95v155000 was issued in 1996 for fuel tank. A few years later, same problem reoccurred. Contacted dealer, and dealer said they won't fix problem at no cost because it had been done already.*ak”
“This problem has occurred over and over and it has been examined by 2 dealerships and an independent mechanic and the engine eventually failed.”
“To whom this may concern, my left rear tire on my 1990 range rover suffered a flat which caused damages uncommon for a flat. The tire after inspection elicited a rubber separation which caused substantial damages to my truck. After the tire blewout on interstate 64, I maintain enough control of…”
“While driving all of a sudden smoke started coming from engine area. Once vehicle was pulled over, igntion turned off, it burst into flames and burned up. Fire was put out by the fire department. *ak”
“Lost all steering control of the vehicle while driving 70 mph on the highway. *mjs”
“Vehicle had a fuel leak. Took to dealer , and dealer stated there was a crack in seam of fuel tank, and fuel leaked around protective plate. Dealer replaced fuel tank at 98,000. Consumer stated at 158,000 miles vehicle had a fuel leak in same place. Please provide any further information.*ak”
Sources & methodology
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.