Used Land Rover Range Rover L460 (2022-2026): Buyer's Guide

A brand-new L460 Range Rover starts around $115,000. A 2022 with 50,000 miles on it now trades for a third of that. That's not depreciation working against you, it's depreciation working for you, provided you know which engine to buy, which model years shipped with unresolved software problems, and which recalls actually matter before you sign anything.

This generation launched with three distinct powertrains, a chassis shared with the Range Rover Sport and Defender, and an infotainment system that Jaguar Land Rover is still patching four years in. Some of that is ordinary new-platform teething. Some of it is a documented fire-risk recall you should verify was completed before you hand over a deposit. This guide separates the two, engine by engine, so you know exactly what to check before you're standing in a driveway with a seller waiting on an answer.

This Generation at a Glance

Land Rover redesigned the Range Rover from the ground up for the 2022 model year, moving to the MLA-Flex platform it shares with the Range Rover Sport, Defender, and Discovery. The fifth generation carries the internal code L460. Three engines have been sold in the US across this run: a 3.0L turbocharged inline-six mild hybrid (P400) at launch, a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 (P530) also at launch, and a plug-in hybrid variant of the inline-six that arrived for the 2023 model year. That PHEV badge has climbed twice since: it launched as the P440e, was later sold as the P460e with a larger battery, and by the 2025 model year EPA certification records list it as the P550, matching the V8's naming convention at a higher combined output. All three engines pair with the same ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.

The most visible mid-cycle change happened partway through the 2023 model year, when Land Rover pulled the physical climate control buttons and moved those functions into the Pivi Pro touchscreen. If you're cross-shopping two 2023s, check which layout you're looking at before you assume they're identical.

Current pricing and inventory: Land Rover Range Rover market data, with per-year pages for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Powertrain & Trim Breakdown

Before you get to engine choice, know that some of this generation's problems aren't engine-specific. NHTSA has logged recalls across every model year in this run for a rearview camera that lets water in, twice over: campaign 24V023000 covers 2018-2022 trucks (spanning the tail of the outgoing generation into the first L460 model year) and campaign 24V947000 covers 2022-2023 Range Rovers specifically. There's also a second-row armrest latch that can fail in a crash (23V324000, 2022-2023), a panoramic sunroof trim piece that can detach at speed (26V097000, 2023-2026), and a driver's airbag clockspring connector that can corrode over time (26V389000, spanning 2022-2026 production). None of those are engine-dependent, and all of them are free dealer fixes if the recall hasn't been done yet.

Two more shared issues show up constantly across owner threads regardless of what's under the hood. Pivi Pro freezes or drops to a black screen across the whole lineup, a software issue Land Rover has patched repeatedly without fully killing it; a soft reset usually clears it, and it's worth confirming the truck you're looking at is on the latest software build. And the air suspension, which every Range Rover has run since the 1990s, follows the same failure pattern it always has on this platform: leaking air springs first, then a compressor that burns out trying to compensate for the leak. Land Rover switched to a more reliable AMK compressor on this generation, an improvement over the Hitachi units in the L405, but the system is still new enough on the L460 that nobody has a full picture of how it ages past 60,000 miles. Wind noise around the mirrors and A-pillars is a documented, lower-stakes complaint with a service fix JLR has already issued; ask whether it's been applied if you notice it on a test drive. None of that is a reason to avoid a specific engine. What follows is.

P400 (3.0L Inline-Six, Mild Hybrid)

The P400 is the volume engine in this generation, standard on SE and HSE trims and the one you'll see most often in classifieds. Owners on RangeRovers.net and the UK-based FullFatRR forum who've logged 10,000 to 20,000 miles report a genuinely quiet, smooth-riding truck with no major drivetrain complaints, just the general fit-and-finish niggles common to the whole lineup: interior rattles, a cheap-feeling volume scroller, and wind noise around the mirrors that JLR has issued a service fix for.

The engine-specific item to know about is campaign 23V044000: a blocked cam carrier oil channel that can cause an oil leak, filed as a fire risk in the presence of an ignition source. NHTSA's filing covers 2020-2023 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Defender, and Discovery vehicles, and the "cam carrier" language points specifically at the Ingenium inline-six architecture the P400 and the PHEV variants share, not the BMW-sourced V8. If you're looking at an early-build 2022 or 2023 P400, confirm this recall was completed before you buy.

One federal-complaint analysis by The Weekly Driver, working from NHTSA's public complaint database, found the P400 carrying a slightly higher complaint rate than the V8 through the 2023-2025 model years, including one fire report. The sample size across three model years is small enough that this isn't a verdict on the engine, but it's a reason to prioritize the recall check above over skipping it.

Beyond the recall, what owners actually report on the P400 in daily use is more mundane: a smooth, quiet cruiser with adequate rather than exciting acceleration, and enough low-end torque from the mild-hybrid assist that most drivers don't miss the V8 in everyday traffic. A four-month ownership thread on RangeRovers.net cataloguing early shortcomings on an early-build P400 didn't flag a single drivetrain complaint, just interior trim and software gripes. That's a reasonable proxy for how the engine itself is holding up so far, even if it's one owner's experience rather than a fleet-wide study.

P440e / P460e / P550 (Plug-In Hybrid)

The PHEV shares its 3.0L inline-six block with the P400, so the cam-carrier recall above applies here too. Land Rover has revised the plug-in hybrid twice since its 2023 launch, first bumping battery capacity for the P460e badge, then increasing combined output further for the P550 by the 2025 model year. EPA certification data shows the most recent version returning around 21 MPGe-equivalent combined with meaningfully lower CO2 output than the gas-only variants, consistent with real-world reports of 40+ mile electric-only range on a full charge.

This is the newest and least-documented powertrain in the lineup. Forum threads on RangeRovers.net discussing the PHEV specifically are thinner than the P400 or P530 threads, mostly because fewer were sold and fewer have accumulated meaningful mileage. Treat that as a reason for extra caution on a used PHEV rather than a clean bill of health: ask for service records showing the high-voltage battery and charging system were inspected, since JLR's electrified powertrains don't yet have the years of forum-documented failure history that would tell you what actually breaks.

The upside is real if your driving fits the profile. A PHEV Range Rover doing mostly local errands and a daily commute under the electric-only range can run for weeks between fill-ups, and the 21 combined MPGe-equivalent EPA figure understates how cheap the truck is to run if you charge overnight every night. The downside shows up the moment you stop plugging it in: once the battery is depleted, you're hauling around the extra weight of a battery pack and electric motor on top of the same 3.0L six, and fuel economy on a long highway trip with a dead battery lands closer to the P400's numbers than the PHEV's headline figure.

P530 (4.4L Twin-Turbo V8)

The P530 is BMW-sourced, mild-hybrid assisted, and rated at 523 hp standard, with SV models pushing 606 hp. It's the engine most owners on RangeRovers.net describe as the more confidence-inspiring choice, and it's the one The Weekly Driver's federal-complaint analysis found with a cleaner record over the same 2023-2025 window, zero fire reports against the sample it reviewed. Take the comparison as directional rather than definitive: NHTSA complaint volume tracks how many people bother to file, not a controlled reliability study, and three model years isn't a long track record for either engine.

The one V8-relevant item worth flagging is more nuanced than a recall. Land Rover updated the V8's internal sourcing partway through this generation, and used-market analysis from The Weekly Driver frames the 2024-and-later V8 as the safer bet specifically, with the 2023 V8 carrying more of the early-production risk. Treat that as a reason to ask a seller directly which model-year V8 is under the hood rather than assuming "V8" means the same engine across 2023 through 2026.

An owner review posted on RangeRovers.net after roughly 1,000 miles on a new P530 described the drivetrain as smooth and effortless with no early complaints, consistent with the broader forum sentiment that the V8's biggest downside isn't reliability, it's the fuel bill. Towing and payload aside, that fuel economy penalty is real: expect 16-19 combined MPG against the P400's 18-21, on premium fuel either way. If you're cross-shopping a P400 and a P530 at similar mileage and price, the V8's stronger complaint record in the federal data is a legitimate tiebreaker in its favor, not just a horsepower upsell.

Trim Levels

HSE is where most of the equipment gap closes without the Autobiography's price jump. The step up to Autobiography buys you softer leather and more seat adjustment, not meaningfully different reliability. SV trims carry the highest V8 output and the steepest depreciation once the novelty wears off; if you're buying used specifically to avoid that depreciation curve, an SV is the wrong reason to do it. WhatCar's used-market review of this generation put it bluntly: the interior quality across every trim level is genuinely a step above the outgoing L405, but Land Rover's reliability record is the trade-off you're accepting to get it, and a certified pre-owned truck with the remaining factory warranty intact is worth paying up for on a 2023 or newer example specifically because it offsets that risk.

Long-wheelbase (LWB) versions add rear legroom and, on some configurations, a 2+2 or 7-seat layout. If you're looking at a 7-seat LWB, that's the specific configuration named in recall 23V252000: a second-row left seat frame that may have been insufficiently welded on 2022-2023 seven-seat trucks. Confirm that recall's status if the truck you're considering has the third row.

Which Model Years to Target Within This Gen

All five model years in this data carry at least one open NHTSA campaign in CarScout's records, so don't take a clean-sounding description at face value on any of them; run the VIN. The 2022 and 2023 trucks carry the highest recall count and the most first-generation software rough edges, but they're also the cheapest way into this generation once every campaign is confirmed complete. CarScout's market data shows 2022 examples currently listing from roughly $32,000, against a 2026 floor north of $115,000, so the depreciation curve on this generation is steep in exactly the years you'd expect.

The 2024 model year is the practical sweet spot: fewer open campaigns, a full model year of Pivi Pro refinement behind it, the updated V8 sourcing if you're going the P530 route, and enough depreciation from the original sticker to matter. 2025 is the pick specifically if you want the PHEV, since that's the model year the plug-in hybrid picked up its meaningful output bump to P550. 2026 trucks are barely into the used market yet; expect to pay close to new-vehicle pricing for one and treat that model year as a placeholder until more supply and more ownership history accumulate.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

For any engine:

• Pull the VIN through CarScout's recall lookup before you even schedule a test drive. With 13+ campaigns filed against this generation in under four years, assume at least one applies to the truck you're looking at.
• Cycle the infotainment screen through a cold start and a 20-minute drive. A black screen, freeze, or unprompted reboot is the Pivi Pro glitch, not a dealbreaker on its own, but confirm the software is on the latest version before you buy.
• Check the rearview camera image in reverse, especially after the truck has sat in rain. A distorted or missing image is the water-intrusion issue behind campaigns 24V023000 and 24V947000.
• Look underneath for oil residue near the front of the engine bay. Given the cam-carrier and oil-cooler-hose recalls (23V044000, 23V790000), a fresh oil leak on an unverified truck is a walk-away, not a haggle point.

P400 and PHEV specific:

• Ask directly whether campaign 23V044000 was completed. This is the fire-risk item and it's specific to the Ingenium-block engines.
• On a PHEV, request service records covering the high-voltage battery and charge port. Ask when the last software update was applied, since the plug-in system has had more revisions than the gas engine.

V8 specific:

• Ask which model year of V8 is actually installed, not just the trim badge, since sourcing changed partway through the generation per used-market analysis.
• Listen for turbo lag or boost hesitation on a highway on-ramp. Isolated reports exist; a smooth pull under load is what you want to hear.

Any seven-seat LWB:

• Fold and load the third row, checking the second-row seat frame doesn't feel loose. That's the welding defect behind recall 23V252000.

Running Costs

All three engines run on premium fuel. Land Rover's maintenance intervals are typical for the segment, but independent Land Rover specialists consistently cost less than dealer service once the factory warranty runs out, and given how new this platform still is, staying in-network for anything covered by an extended warranty is worth the premium while it lasts.

FAQ

Is the Range Rover L460 reliable? Reliability data on this generation is still thin because it's only been on sale since 2022. NHTSA has logged 13-plus recall campaigns against it in under four years, several tied to oil leaks and electrical components, which is a higher early count than the outgoing L405 generation saw over the same span of its own production run.

Which engine is more reliable, the P400 or the P530? One federal-complaint analysis found the P530 V8 with a cleaner complaint record than the P400 inline-six through the 2023-2025 model years, including zero fire reports against its sample versus one for the six-cylinder. The sample size across three model years is small; treat it as a lean toward the V8, not a guarantee either way.

What year Range Rover L460 should I avoid? No single model year should be avoided outright, but 2022 and 2023 trucks carry the highest recall counts in this generation's history, including the cam-carrier fire-risk campaign. Buy either one only after running the VIN and confirming every applicable NHTSA campaign was completed, not just the big one.

Is the Range Rover L460 PHEV worth it? If you can charge daily and your commute fits inside the roughly 40-plus mile electric range, the PHEV meaningfully cuts fuel cost and offers the lowest running cost of the three engines. It's also the least forum-documented powertrain in this generation, so budget extra diligence on service history, especially the high-voltage battery, before buying one used.

How many miles does a Range Rover L460 last? It's too new a platform to have a documented high-mileage track record yet. The outgoing L405 generation commonly saw major mechanical issues surface in the 60,000 to 120,000 mile range according to owner forums; whether the L460's revised MLA-Flex platform improves on that won't be clear for a few more years of ownership data.

Bottom Line

Buy an L460 Range Rover only after you've run the VIN through a recall check, not before. With 13-plus NHTSA campaigns filed against this generation already, the used truck that looks clean in photos may still have an open fire-risk recall sitting on it. Once you've cleared that step, a 2024 P530 is the strongest combination of resolved software, a cleaner complaint record, and real depreciation off the original sticker. If you want the plug-in hybrid, budget for extra diligence on service history since it's the newest and least forum-documented engine in the lineup. CarScout members can track price drops on specific L460 trims and model years without refreshing listing sites every morning.

Sources

Data sourced from NHTSA's recalls database (via CarScout's per-year market data, which ingests the same NHTSA-filed campaign records), EPA fuel economy certifications, and real owner experiences from RangeRovers.net, FullFatRR.com, and federal-complaint analyses published by The Weekly Driver. See the full Land Rover Range Rover market data for pricing and inventory.