Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Rear Passenger Doors May Not Latch Properly
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
- Consequence
- Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Trailer Lights may not Function
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
- Consequence
- If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
Autonomous Emergency Braking System Failure
- Summary
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
- Consequence
- If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
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Owner complaints (37)
37 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 37 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 21.6% |
| Power train | 8 | 21.6% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 21.6% |
| Structure | 7 | 18.9% |
| Engine | 6 | 16.2% |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 10.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 5.4% |
| Visibility | 2 | 5.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2.7% |
How 2018 compares with other Discovery years
Best and worst Discovery years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 55 | 3 |
| 2018 | 37 | 4 |
| 2019 | 38 | 4 |
| 2020 | 18 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 | 6 |
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 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 448 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | $4,150 | 448 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 | 402 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $4,550 | 500 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2018 Land Rover Discovery FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V393000 (electrical), 21V117000 (lighting), 20V143000 (electrical), 18V625000 (forward collision avoidance). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Land Rover Discovery problems?
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (8), Power train (8), Unknown or other (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 21 city, 26 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2018 Discovery compare with other years?
Among the 2004–2021 Land Rover Discovery model years at least five years old, the 2006 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2017 the most (55). The 2018 drew 37. 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.