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2014–2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Door looks closed but opens while driving (door latch recall)

Likely causes, ranked

  1. Keyless latch system fault$0–$0Shop

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Symptom: A door-ajar warning, a door that doesn't pull fully shut, or a door that opens while driving.

Likely causes

  1. Keyless latch system fault. Land Rover updates the latch software.

DIY or shop?

Dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Useful steps

  1. Check your VIN for both recalls.
  2. Check that each door is fully latched.

Vehicle focus: 2014–2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Safety / mechanic note

A door opening while driving is dangerous. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.

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Recalls & service bulletins

Recalls

  • 19V392000 2019-05-24 2013–2016 Range Rover and 2014–2016 Range Rover Sport: a fault in the keyless latch system can leave a door unlatched while it looks shut. Dealers inspect, disable the soft-close mechanism if needed, and update software. Details
  • 20V387000 2020-07-02 Some vehicles repaired under 19V392 may not have been fixed correctly and need the repair done again. Details

NHTSA complaints: 59 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.

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What actually fixed it?

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