Land Rover Discovery Sport years to avoid (and the best years)
159 NHTSA owner complaints and 10 recalls across 6 model years, 2015 to 2020. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 159complaints
- 10recalls
- 7reported crashes
- 1reported fires
- 2reported injuries
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport years should you avoid?
No Land Rover Discovery Sport model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport year has 21 complaints on file. The busiest year is the 2016 (52).
What are the best Land Rover Discovery Sport years?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (12), 2015 (14) and 2019 (21). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 0.6× | 5 | 1 | 2 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2019 | 21 | 1.0× | 0 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2018 | 21 | 1.0× | 1 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2017 | 39 | 1.9× | 2 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2016 | 52 | 2.5× | 2 | 4 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2015 | 14 | 0.7× | 2 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 13 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain5 (38%)
- Steering, suspension & tires3 (23%)
- Electrical & infotainment2 (15%)
- Structure & body2 (15%)
- Other systems1 (8%)
Recalls (10)
Electrical system · 26V599000 · Sep 2026 · model year 2020
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 26V248000 · Apr 2026 · model year 2020
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 21V668000 · Aug 2021 · model year 2020
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Electrical system · 20V751000 · Dec 2020 · model year 2020
The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 20V683000 · Nov 2020 · model year 2020
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 18V087000 · Feb 2018 · model year 2018
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Seat belts · 16V942000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2017
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Suspension · 16V889000 · Dec 2016 · model years 2016, 2017
If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 16V614000 · Aug 2016 · model year 2015
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 16V274000 · May 2016 · model years 2015, 2016
Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.