Land Rover Discovery problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 162 owner complaints and 17 recalls on file for the Land Rover Discovery (2006–2026). The 2019 Discovery has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
162
Recalls
17
Model years
11
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Land Rover Discovery model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Land Rover Discovery years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Land Rover Discovery — 35 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2017 Land Rover Discovery — 45 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2020 Land Rover Discovery — 18 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System
  4. 2018 Land Rover Discovery — 25 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Body & Structure
  5. 2021 Land Rover Discovery — 11 complaints; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2006 (2 complaints).

Every Land Rover Discovery model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Discovery10001Brakes
2025 Discovery00002—
2024 Discovery70105Electrical System
2023 Discovery70006Electrical System
2022 Discovery110006Electrical System
2021 Discovery110006Electrical System
2020 Discovery181006Electrical System
2019 Discovery352024Electrical System
2018 Discovery251004Body & Structure
2017 Discovery450103Electrical System
2006 Discovery20000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Land Rover Discovery problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    69 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    31 complaints
  • Engine
    30 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    29 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    16 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    10 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    7 complaints
  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Land Rover Discovery received by NHTSA each month.

Land Rover Discovery recalls

  • Recall 26V599000Sep 17, 202623,677 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V458000Jul 16, 202615,535 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V389000Jun 12, 2026250,857 vehiclesModel years 2021–2026

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 26V248000Apr 17, 2026170,169 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V450000Jun 17, 20242,013 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V393000Jun 1, 202329,861 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 23V044000Feb 2, 20236,724 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V523000Jul 21, 20224,927 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V668000Aug 26, 202132,687 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V457000Jun 17, 20211,383 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V117000Feb 25, 202126,805 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V694000Nov 10, 202011,084 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V143000Mar 12, 20201,553 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 20V053000Jan 30, 202034 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V040000Jan 17, 20192,587 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V625000Sep 13, 201886 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V337000May 23, 20181,917 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Land Rover models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology