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Land Rover Discovery Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns across the Land Rover Discovery, 1994–2026. Owners have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most (55) and the 2006 the fewest (2).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls23campaignsCovering 1994–2026 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints541filedOwner reports across 22 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy21mpg combined2026 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Land Rover Discovery complaints by model year

541 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

130 113 17 148 29 2 5 355 437 438 618 611 69 67 57 11
2000200120022003200420062016201720182019202020212022202320242026
200030 200113 200217 200348 200429 20062 20165 201755 201837 201938 202018 202111 20229 20237 20247 20261
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2006 · 2 complaints
  • 2016 · 5 complaints
  • 2021 · 11 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2017 · 55 complaints
  • 2003 · 48 complaints
  • 2019 · 38 complaints

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, 2016–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Land Rover Discovery owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2016201720182019202020212022202320242026
Electrical system 018815894531
Unknown or other 11389440030
Engine 21368411020
Power train 3684340000
Visibility/wiper 0945004000
Structure 0672300010
Latches/locks/linkages 0515000000
Fuel/propulsion system 0521010000

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Land Rover Discovery recalls (23)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Discovery model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Land Rover Discovery
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V599000Sep 17, 2026Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure2021–2024—
26V458000Jul 16, 2026Water May Damage Rearview Camera2021–2025—
26V389000Jun 12, 2026Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash2021–2026—
26V248000Apr 17, 2026Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure2021–2024—
24V450000Jun 17, 2024Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak202498.2%
23V393000Jun 1, 2023Rear Passenger Doors May Not Latch Properly2017–202069.4%
23V044000Feb 2, 2023Engine Cam Carrier May Leak Oil2022, 202398.4%
22V523000Jul 21, 2022Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Restrain Properly2022, 202395.8%
21V668000Aug 26, 2021Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction2020, 202191.7%
21V457000Jun 17, 2021Loss of Electrical Power from Loose Ground Stud2020, 202199.4%
21V117000Feb 25, 2021High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 1082018, 2019, 202097.2%
20V694000Nov 10, 2020Loss of Electrical Power from Loose Ground Stud2019, 202097.7%
20V143000Mar 12, 2020Trailer Lights may not Function2017, 201894.5%
20V053000Jan 30, 2020Second Row Seat Fasteners May be Missing2020100%
19V040000Jan 17, 2019Crankshaft Pulley Bolt May Fracture201995.2%

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.

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Fuel economy by model year

200113 mpg
200213 mpg
200312 mpg
200412 mpg
201718–23 mpg
201818–23 mpg
201918–23 mpg
202018–23 mpg
202121 mpg
202221 mpg
202321–22 mpg
202419–21 mpg
202519–21 mpg
202619–21 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2026 Land Rover Discovery report1 complaints · 1 campaigns →2024 Land Rover Discovery report7 complaints · 5 campaigns →2023 Land Rover Discovery report7 complaints · 6 campaigns →Every Land Rover modelLand Rover models →

Land Rover Discovery FAQ

How many recalls has the Land Rover Discovery had?

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns that cover at least one Land Rover Discovery model year from 1994 to 2026. 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 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (55) and the 2006 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Land Rover Discovery problems?

Across the 2016–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Land Rover Discovery get?

EPA rates the 2026 Land Rover Discovery at 19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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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