NHTSA Data Explorer

Land Rover Discovery

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

776

Active records

Recalls

32

Active records

TSBs

1,678

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

4

Injuries

84

Crashes

97

Fires

37

Top reported issues — Land Rover Discovery

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Condition issue

216

Operating state

162

Driver assistance issue

155

Reporting mechanism

122

Fluid issue

118

Braking behavior

99

Engine behavior

72

Noise

65

Thermal issue

63

Safety restraint issue

61

Access/entry issue

57

Performance issue

46

Safety restraint behavior

39

Electrical issue

31

Vibration/harshness

28

Steering behavior

26

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

24

Powering on/off behavior

15

Starting behavior

14

Smell

12

Infotainment behavior

11

Ride/handling behavior

10

Lighting behavior

6

HVAC behavior

5

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Electrified system issue

2

Recent change

2

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed Jun 4, 2026


2021 Land Rover Discovery 48V mild hybrid (MHEV). Recurring 12V system failures: repeated depleted/dead 12V batteries and no-start events. The 12V battery has failed and been replaced three times during my ownership (two documented at a franchised Land Rover dealer and an independent shop), plus a prior replacement under the previous owner per the vehicle history report. Symptoms: the vehicle will not start without a jump, repeated low-battery and SOS/telematics warnings, blank infotainment…

2019 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed Jun 1, 2026


Vehicle was taken to dealership for turning off while driving. While at the dealership the truck developed a windshield leak. Land rover discovery has a known issue with the windshield leaking. Windshield was replaced in 2021; I was not the owner at that time. In December 2025 the dealer discovered the leak and did not repair it knowing that these vehicles are known for water leaking and causing electrical damage.

2019 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed Jun 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start or unlock, requiring the owner to manually unlock the vehicle with the key. Tand and exterior lights independently flashed while the vehicle was parked in the middle of the night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken back to the…

2019 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed May 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and an odd noise was heard. Although the vehicle was able to restart, it knocked and shook very hard, rendering it no longer drivable. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V040000 (ENGINE) however, the VIN was not included in the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

2019 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed May 25, 2026


Engine is shaking and no power at all

2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed May 22, 2026


1 death
Crash

My mom was run over and killed by her vehicle on 5/15.

2026 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed May 19, 2026


System warning lamps -- Hill Descent, Park Fault Brake Detected, Stability Control Not Available, Brake System Fault Detected, Suspension Fault Detected, Electrical Fault Detected, Car not being able to be put in gear. Safety at risk - no, happened in the driveway Problem was reproduced by the dealer Subsequently the infotainment system was resetting resulting in the loss of all options including the cameras etc.

2022 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed May 18, 2026


I was driving home from work late at night in December 2025. A Signal came on that said pull to safety or something like that and then I lost power steering and brake control and my entire dash in my vehicle went pitch black. I was in the middle lane on route 290 and I was very lucky not to hit any other vehicles, but it was incredibly scary because I had no control of my vehicle and there were many cars and trucks on the road around me. I coasted off slowly to the side and I had to sit in…

2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed May 12, 2026


Supplement / update to prior NHTSA complaints regarding my 2021 Land Rover Discovery MHEV (VIN: [XXX] y prior complaints, Jaguar Land Rover has issued Recall 26V248 for DC/DC converter failure leading to loss of propulsion in 2021–2024 Land Rover Discovery MHEV vehicles. My vehicle experienced the same real-world failure condition: sudden loss of propulsion in traffic with my children in the vehicle. Jaguar Land Rover corporate has stated my VIN is not included in the recall population despite…

2022 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Filed May 6, 2026


The failing component is the same as Land Rover Discovery 2017-2020 recall /N221 service action. Complaint is to extend this service action/ recall to later production models of Land Rover Discovery in the years 2021 and 2022. The same issues are occurring as reported with Land Rover discovery 2017-2020. Due to a faulty sealant mechanism, the windshield is leaking water on the inside of vehicle causing visual impairment whilst driving in rain, snow and wet conditions - an unsafe way to…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.