Most common 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Discovery Sport complaints by model year
Best Discovery Sport years: 2015, 2024, 2021. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (2)
Power train › Automatic transmission
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a…
Exterior lighting
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport owners say
Engine & cooling
I (for the first time) have experienced a broken timing chain on a 80000 km (49000 mile) well maintained engine. I think that there was a recall on Land Rover timing chains for the 2011 to 2014 models; however, I have a 2015 Discovery Sport. After calling the Land Rover dealership here in Windsor, Ontario, they had told me that "things happen" and it's not covered. If a customer does their part (ie. changes oil), and a relatively new engine falls apart internally (out of the customers control), this is a reliability issue. If I maintain my brakes by changing pads and rotors but the hydraulics fail and I kill someone or die "things happen"? Fortunately, I had the timing chain snap just after making a left turn across 2 oncoming lanes of traffic. If it had broken during the turn, maybe I wouldn't be around/able to bring attention to this. …
I see the NHTSA has issued a recall against Ford 2.0L Ecoboost engines for sudden loss of power. This model of Land Rover Discovery Sport also has the same engine in it. I experience this problem with my vehicle, at low speed and when cresting hills at highway speed of 45-55mph. is there anyway this recall can be expanded to include Land Rover? I can be reached at [redacted] if you have any questions regarding the validity of my statement. My name is [redacted] . Please help.
Fuel & propulsion system
So I was driving down after getting gas and all of a sudden the check engine light came up. I went to the nearby auto shop and they told me that it was a P0299 Turbo/Super Charger Underboost error and that this was a very common occurrence on my 2015 model.
Difficulties will filling tank with gas spewing back out. I have to constantly check and fill take extremely slow taking 15-20 minutes to fill vehicle up.
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | 20 / 26 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Discovery Sport rates better than average: 70% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Discovery Sport at the same age. It is one of the best Discovery Sport years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The engine & cooling — 8 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (3) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport, the most recent from August 23, 2016 (automatic transmission). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2024 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full Land Rover Discovery Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 59,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.