Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure
Electrical system · propulsion system · dc/dc converter
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Repair progress not yet reported23,677 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V599000
Listed for 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure
Electrical system · propulsion system · dc/dc converter
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Repair progress not yet reported170,169 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V248000
Listed for 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction
Seat belts · front · retractor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
91.7% repairedof 32,687 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V668000
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Instrument Cluster Malfunction/FMVSS 101
Electrical system · instrument panel · speedometer/odometer
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Consequence
- The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.
95.7% repairedof 23 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V751000
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
DCDC Converter May Short Circuit
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
- Consequence
- An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
97.1% repairedof 3,048 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V683000
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Owner complaints (13)
13 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 46.2% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 30.8% |
| Power train | 3 | 23.1% |
| Structure | 2 | 15.4% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 15.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 15.4% |
| Lane departure | 1 | 7.7% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 7.7% |
| Steering | 1 | 7.7% |
| Suspension | 1 | 7.7% |
How 2020 compares with other Discovery Sport years
Best and worst Discovery Sport years →201514
201652
201739
201822
201921
202013
20214
20224
20233
20256
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 | 52 | 2 |
| 2017 | 39 | 2 |
| 2018 | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
21
mpg combined
19
city
24
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 427 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 427 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V599000 (electrical), 26V248000 (electrical), 21V668000 (seat belt), 20V751000 (electrical), 20V683000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (6), Electrical system (4), Power train (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined mpg.
How does the 2020 Discovery Sport compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 2016 the most (52). The 2020 drew 13. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.
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