2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems & Complaints

Average38% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Discovery Sport at the same age

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Discovery Sport at the same age. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

  • Other / not specified
    250%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    250%
  • Driver assistance
    125%
  • Electrical system
    125%
  • Engine & cooling
    125%

Share of the 4 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

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251452392222134446
Owner complaints per model year, Land Rover Discovery Sport. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Discovery Sport years: 2015, 2024, 2021. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (2)

Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter

NHTSA recall 26V-599 · Sep 17, 2026 · 23,677 vehicles

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.

Seat belts › Pretensioner

NHTSA recall 22V-523 · Jul 21, 2022 · 4,927 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo9-speed automaticAWD19 / 23 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Discovery Sport rates average: 38% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Discovery Sport at the same age. 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport, the most recent from September 17, 2026 (dc/dc converter). 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.

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.