Land Rover Discovery Reliability & Diagnostics Hub
Review safety complaints, recall updates, and engine repair guides for the Land Rover Discovery. Sourced from official NHTSA databases.
Safety Recalls
21V457000 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Summary: 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.
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.
21V668000 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Summary: 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.
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.
20V053000 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery vehicles. The second row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners, resulting in a seat frame with insufficient strength.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row seat frame, tightening the bolts properly, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N422.
20V694000 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 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.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.
23V393000 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common issues on a Land Rover Discovery?
Common failures vary by year, but often involve component wear in the powertrain, ignition system misfires, or oxygen sensor deterioration.
Where do I find the VIN on my Land Rover Discovery?
The 17-digit VIN is located on the driver's side dashboard near the windshield base, or inside the driver's door jamb sticker.