The Discovery Sport's documented problems are safety recalls: 15 vehicle campaigns in NHTSA's recall data name it since its 2015 launch. The largest cover the DC-DC converter (26V248, 26V599), seat belt locking retractors (21V668) and a blank touchscreen hiding the rear camera on 2023 models (25V016). All are fixed free by Land Rover retailers.
CarWhere lists 9 documented Discovery Sport issues, including 9 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Discovery Sport (2015–present) Discovery Sport problems
DC-DC converter overload can cut 12-volt charging and drive power (recall 26V248) (2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2020
- Powertrain:
- Mild-hybrid (MHEV) models
On mild-hybrid (MHEV) models, the DC-DC converter can overload when electrical demand is high. If it fails, the 12-volt system stops charging, which can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Dealers update the central software, free of charge; owners first received interim letters while the final remedy was prepared. The 170,169-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Loss of 12-volt system charging
- Loss of drive power or exterior lights while driving
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- If only an interim letter was sent, ask the retailer whether the final software remedy has been released and applied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V248 (2026-04-17) · 170,169 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1]
DC-DC converter can stop working at start-up (recall 26V599) (2020–2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2020–2024
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
This campaign expands recall 26V248. Besides the high-demand overload, a software error can stop the DC-DC converter from working at start-up. A failed converter ends 12-volt charging and can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Dealers update the vehicle software, free of charge. The 23,677-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Loss of 12-volt system charging, including at start-up
- Loss of drive power or exterior lights
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Confirm both 26V248 and 26V599 show as remedied on a mild-hybrid model
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V599 (2026-09-17) · 23,677 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [2][1]
Seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early (recall 21V668) (2020–2021 (as listed in the recall))
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2020–2021 (as listed in the recall)
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The seat belts' automatic locking retractors can switch off too early, so a child seat secured with the seat belt may not stay tight. Dealers inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as needed, free of charge. The 32,687-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- A child seat installed with the seat belt that loosens or will not stay locked
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 21V668 (2021-08-26) · 32,687 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3]
Touchscreen may go blank and hide the rearview camera (recall 25V016) (2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2023
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The center touchscreen can go blank at start-up, so the rearview camera image does not show, which fails the federal rear-visibility standard (FMVSS 111). Dealers update the touchscreen software, free of charge. The 28,370-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Blank center screen after starting the vehicle
- No camera image when reversing
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 25V016 (2025-01-16) · 28,370 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4]
Front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged (recall 22V523) (2022–2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2022–2023
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, so the belts may not restrain occupants properly in a crash. Dealers inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies as needed, free of charge. The 4,927-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- No warning signs before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 22V523 (2022-07-21) · 4,927 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5]
2.0L fuel rail end caps may leak (recall 18V087) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L gasoline
On models with the 2.0-liter gasoline engine, the fuel rail end caps can leak fuel vapor or liquid fuel into the engine bay, a fire risk near hot engine or exhaust parts. Dealers replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The 8,211-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Fuel vapor or liquid fuel in the engine bay
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 18V087 (2018-02-01) · 8,211 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6]
Front seat belt pretensioners may not work (recall 16V942) (2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2017
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The front seat belt pretensioners may not function properly in a crash, so occupants may not be restrained adequately. Dealers inspect the front seat belt assemblies and replace them as needed, free of charge. The 13,500-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- No warning signs before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 16V942 (2016-12-29) · 13,500 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7]
Transmission may shift to neutral unexpectedly (recall 16V614) (2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2015
- Powertrain:
- Automatic transmission
Insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness at the sensor cluster can make the automatic transmission shift into neutral unexpectedly. Dealers check the transmission serial number and update the transmission software where required, free of charge. The 10,455-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Transmission shifting into neutral unexpectedly
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 16V614 (2016-08-23) · 10,455 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8]
License plate lamp may fall out (recall 16V274) (2015–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Discovery Sport (2015–present)
- Years:
- 2015–2016
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The license plate illumination lamp can fall out, leaving the plate unlit at night, which fails the federal lighting standard (FMVSS 108). Dealers replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Missing or unlit license plate lamp
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 16V274 (2016-05-06) · 14,731 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9]