Model year record

2020 Land Rover Discovery

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 43 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V393000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
29,861
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-01
Owners notified
2023-07-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V668000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
32,687
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-26
Owners notified
2021-10-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V457000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,383
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-17
Owners notified
2021-08-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V117000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Component
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
26,805
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-25
Owners notified
2021-04-07

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V694000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
11,084
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-10
Owners notified
2020-12-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V053000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
34
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-30
Owners notified
2020-04-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system814,802 mi
Engine514,802 mi
Unknown or other5
Power train414,802 mi
Visibility: windshield346,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel265,799 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator244,836 mi
Service brakes2
Structure: body2
Structure: interior panels: dashboard265,799 mi
Air bags1
Back over prevention138,181 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)138,181 mi
Exterior lighting1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Seat belts: front13,100 mi
Structure1

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.