2014–2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Suspension fault warning or vehicle sitting low (air suspension)
Likely causes, ranked
- Leaking front air springs or strutsShop
- Blocked or failing compressorShop
- Leaking air lines or valve blockShop
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Parts to check
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- Leaking front air springs or struts on Amazon
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- Leaking air lines or valve block on Amazon
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Symptom: A 'Suspension fault' message, a corner that sits low after parking, the compressor running a lot, or the vehicle stuck at one height.
Likely causes
- Air leaks. Land Rover has published a repair for front air suspension leaks, and owners on RangeRovers.net describe springs and lines leaking.
- Compressor. Land Rover bulletin Q590 covers a blocked compressor on some 2014–2015 models.
DIY or shop?
Shop, ideally a Land Rover specialist with diagnostic software.
Useful steps
- Note which corner drops.
- Read the suspension fault codes.
- Fix leaks before the compressor wears out.
Vehicle focus: 2014–2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Safety / mechanic note
A vehicle stuck too high or low can handle unpredictably. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Technical service bulletins
- Q590 For certain 2014–2015 Range Rover Sport with Dynamic Suspension showing a suspension fault and unable to lower: a blocked air suspension compressor. Details
NHTSA complaints: 68 keyword-matched complaints for Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT 2014–2016 (of 289 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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