Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2.3× | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2024 | 0 | −50% | 3 | — | Few |
| 2023 | 4 | typical | 3 | Transmission | Few |
| 2022 | 4 | −38% | 2 | Transmission | Average |
| 2021 | 4 | −45% | 2 | Engine | Good |
| 2020 | 13 | −19% | 5 | Engine | Average |
| 2019 | 22 | −14% | — | Fuel System | Average |
| 2018 | 22 | −40% | 1 | Transmission | Good |
| 2017 | 39 | 1.4× | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2016 | 52 | 1.7× | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2015 | 14 | −70% | 2 | Engine | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Discovery Sport year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Latest Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls
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.
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.
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…
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.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2025 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, and 2026 Range Rover Evoque, and Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. Moisture may have entered the gear shift module (GSM) during assembly, which can cause the gear shift position indicator light to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the GSM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D054 and H566.
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Land Rover Discovery Sport should you avoid?
2016 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Discovery Sport years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2016.
What is the best year for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
2015 has the fewest complaints compared with other Discovery Sport years at the same age, followed by 2024 and 2021. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (63), transmission & drivetrain (43) and electrical system (30). Engine complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Land Rover Discovery Sport had?
15 recalls across 2015–2025. The model year with the most is 2020. See all Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.