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2021 Land Rover Range Rover

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Range Rover.

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover is the marque's flagship full-size luxury SUV, a vehicle whose 7.4-quart engine oil capacity at a 0W-20 viscosity points to a modern, low-friction powertrain designed for both refinement and cold-start efficiency. Owner complaints for this model year total just five — with airbags as the top complaint area and two recalls on record — figures that place it remarkably close to the model's all-time reliability low-water mark of six complaints set in 1992, and worlds apart from the 127 complaints logged by the troubled 2003 model year. Within a complaint history spanning 1990 through 2026, the 2021 stands as one of the Range Rover's most trouble-free years, suggesting that by the tail end of this generation, the platform's longstanding mechanical and electronic issues had largely been ironed out.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR133457. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R19/XL 109VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, Optional: 8.5, 9.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR133457 alt LR011298
Engine air filterLR011593
Fuel filterLR041978
Spark plugLR050998 alt LR178881
Battery429123482 alt LR104511
Front wiper bladesLR106593 alt LR083272
ThermostatLR121833 alt LR121832
Cabin air filterVPLGS0478 alt LR161566

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.7 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3902 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Range Rover of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.6–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2013 Supercharged
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020HSE P400e PHEV 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 13.1-kWh6.90 sec15.30 sec398 hpAWD
2019SVAutobiography Dynamic 5.0L Supercharger V84.90 sec13.30 sec557 hpAWD
2017Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.80 sec13.20 sec510 hpAWD
2016SV Autobiography LWB 5.0L Supercharger V85.20 sec13.80 sec550 hpAWD
2016HSE Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.20 sec15.50 sec254 hpAWD
2016HSE Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.30 sec15.70 sec254 hpAWD
2016HSE Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.50 sec15.80 sec254 hpAWD
2015HSE 3.0L Supercharger V66.30 sec14.80 sec340 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.6 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.2 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsUse new bolts only. 18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap0.023-0.025 in
Spark Plug Torque17.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityEquipped with 2 zone unit
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump PressureLow Pressure Pump: 7.30-23.0 psi
Secondary Fuel Pump PressureHigh Pressure Pump: 931.2 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque26.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessDisc: 0.118"; Drum: 0.079" in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .906
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.084 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1422 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Upper and Lower Left7.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 21,000 mi; spark plugs every 63,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 16,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 21,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 80,000 miActive Suspension System (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 112,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 144,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Although the year-by-year federal record omits 2021, the surrounding data reveals a generational trend of declining complaints from the 127 peak in 2013 to just 15 in 2019, contrasted by a subsequent spike in recalls from 3 in 2019 to 9 in 2023. Positioned in this gap, the 2021 Range Rover shows minimal immediate issues, with its top complaint areas summing to just five reports—Air Bags (2), Engine (2), and Steering (1)—alongside zero crash or fire complaints. The data does not specify the root causes for these 2021 issues, but the low complaint volume suggests it sits on the favorable side of the generation's reliability arc compared to earlier problematic years. However, its placement right before the 2023 recall surge implies that latent defects may have been present during this production period that only later triggered federal action. Given the low immediate complaint volume but the looming recall trend, 2021 is a conditionally good year to buy, provided you strictly verify that all later-issued recalls have been completed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
394
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Air Bags2
Engine2
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 394 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N869 Range Rover 16JUN262026-06-16Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N869 Range Rover 15MAY262026-05-15Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N861 Range Rover 15MAY262026-05-15Electrical System48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offline state and no longer…
N892v3 - 01MAY262026-05-01EngineArduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine…
N869 Range Rover 17APR262026-04-17Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Range Rover take?

7.4 qt of 0W-20 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Range Rover have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.