Land Rover Discovery Sport complaints by model year
178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2015–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (15)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Discovery Sport model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V599000 | Sep 17, 2026 | Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure | 2020–2024 | — |
| 26V248000 | Apr 17, 2026 | Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure | 2020 | — |
| 25V705000 | Oct 16, 2025 | Gear Shift Position Indicator Light May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101 | 2025 | 30% |
| 25V016000 | Jan 16, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023 | 86.2% |
| 24V678000 | Sep 12, 2024 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2024 | 92.8% |
| 24V163000 | Feb 29, 2024 | Right Side Lower Pillar Bolt Improperly Fastened | 2024 | 93.6% |
| 22V523000 | Jul 21, 2022 | Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Restrain Properly | 2022, 2023 | 95.8% |
| 21V668000 | Aug 26, 2021 | Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction | 2020, 2021 | 91.7% |
| 20V751000 | Dec 3, 2020 | Instrument Cluster Malfunction/FMVSS 101 | 2020 | 95.7% |
| 20V683000 | Nov 5, 2020 | DCDC Converter May Short Circuit | 2020 | 97.1% |
| 18V087000 | Feb 1, 2018 | Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment | 2018 | 96% |
| 16V942000 | Dec 29, 2016 | Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly | 2017 | 92.6% |
| 16V889000 | Dec 9, 2016 | Control Arm Fastener may Fail | 2016, 2017 | 93.6% |
| 16V614000 | Aug 23, 2016 | Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral | 2015 | 84% |
| 16V274000 | May 6, 2016 | License Plate Lamp may Detach/FMVSS 108 | 2015, 2016 | 88.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport FAQ
How many recalls has the Land Rover Discovery Sport had?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns that cover at least one Land Rover Discovery Sport model year from 2015 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2016 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (52) and the 2021 the fewest (4). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
Across the 2015–2025 model years, owners most often name the engine, power train, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Land Rover Discovery Sport get?
EPA rates the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport at 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.