2021 Land Rover Discovery problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery, most often about electrical system. There are 6 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
11
Recalls
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
108,029 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 9 of 11 complaints (82%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (4) and fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion (1) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 108,029 mi.
  • The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has 6 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 5th of 10 Land Rover Discovery model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 39% fewer complaints than the 2020 model year (18).

2021 Land Rover Discovery problems by category

  • Electrical System
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system9
Power train4
Unknown or other4
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k60k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2021 Land Rover Discovery complaints that list mileage.

2021 Land Rover Discovery recalls (6)

  • Recall 26V599000Sep 17, 202623,677 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 26V458000Jul 16, 202615,535 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.

  • Recall 26V389000Jun 12, 2026250,857 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

  • Recall 26V248000Apr 17, 2026170,169 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V668000Aug 26, 202132,687 vehicles
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V457000Jun 17, 20211,383 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607.

Recent 2021 Land Rover Discovery complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Aug 19, 2026108,029 miNCTowedElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer retrieved several fault codes associated with the power supply failure and DC Converter failure. The vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11757979 · source
  2. Filed Jun 4, 2026CAElectrical System
    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,…
    NHTSA complaint #11742136 · source
  3. Filed May 12, 2026ORElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    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…
    NHTSA complaint #11737455 · source
  4. Filed Apr 18, 2026ORElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    I am filing a safety complaint regarding a sudden and complete loss of power event while driving my 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The vehicle experienced a DC-DC converter failure with no warning, resulting in a sudden shutdown. The engine lost power, critical systems went offline, and I was unable to shift the vehicle into neutral. The vehicle became immobilized in active traffic, creating a dangerous situation. This incident occurred without warning and left me with no…
    NHTSA complaint #11732006 · source
  5. Filed Jan 2, 2026ORElectrical System
    While driving my 2021 Land Rover Discovery (MHEV) in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly displayed an “Electrical system fault – Stop safely” warning. Immediately after the warning, the vehicle lost power and shut down, leaving me stalled in traffic with no ability to safely move the vehicle out of the roadway. There was no prior warning, no gradual degradation, and no driver-caused condition. The shutdown appeared to be related to the 48-volt mild-hybrid electrical system,…
    NHTSA complaint #11708304 · source
  6. Filed Jan 13, 2025ORElectrical System
    I own a 2021 Land Rover Discovery with VIN [XXX] , and I am experiencing issues that align with the national recall for the MHEV battery. My vehicle’s start-stop functionality fails intermittently, and the system is in an “offline state,” disrupting communication and critical functions. Additionally, due to these MHEV battery errors, my vehicle cannot receive over-the-air updates provided by Land Rover, further impacting its performance and reliability. I request that my…
    NHTSA complaint #11635614 · source
  7. Filed Oct 28, 2021WAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
    This is an update to Complaint Number 11436854, submitted on 10/14/2021, 5:53:21 PM Additional service has been performed on the vehicle to identify and correct random electrical faults interrupting the safe operations of this vehicle. Service record generated by Land Rover Boise, ID (RO Number 520844) is attached as an uploaded file. This RO indicates the third repair by Land Rover dealers that have serviced this vehicle (Lynnwood, WA; Flatirons, CO and Boise, ID) regarding…
    NHTSA complaint #11438567 · source
  8. Filed Oct 14, 2021WAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
    This vehicle should be considered as a "drive at your own risk" vehicle. Engine randomly fails to start using push button start in coordination with pressing on the brake pedal. Dash and gages indicated all electrical systems were on and no warning symbols were displayed. Repeated attempts by owner to start vehicle failed. Attempts using remote start app erroneously indicated that the vehicle was already in operation. Fail-to-start generally existed for 2-4 hours before the…
    NHTSA complaint #11436854 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology