Every 2020 Land Rover Discovery recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V248000
Apr 17, 2026Electrical System:Propulsion System:Dc/Dc Converter
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Full recall details for 26V248000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V393000
Jan 6, 2023Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V393000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V668000
Aug 26, 2021Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V668000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V457000
Jun 17, 2021Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V457000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V117000
Feb 25, 2021Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V117000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V694000
Oct 11, 2020Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V694000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V683000
May 11, 2020Electrical System:SoftwarePark outside
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
Full recall details for 20V683000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V751000
Mar 12, 2020Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.
Full recall details for 20V751000 →Seats · NHTSA 20V053000
Jan 30, 2020Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V053000 →
2020 Land Rover Discovery complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Land Rover Discovery, reporting 2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, 1 deaths. Land Rover has issued at least 499 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System12
- Engine10
- Power Train6
- Unknown Or Other6
- Structure5
- Back Over Prevention2
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (295)
- Equipment (232)
- Power Train (179)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (67)
- Unknown Or Other (56)
- Engine (51)
Read Land Rover Discovery owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Land Rover Discovery. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that after his wife had started the vehicle, the "Charging System Malfunction" warning message illuminated.”
2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERYJul 7, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748882
Fire
“I drive a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, which was serviced over three months. The certified dealership replaced the head gasket, fuel injectors, cylinder heads, and starter engines. The car was less than three years old and had never had any issues before service.”
2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORTMar 17, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11512480
“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for maintenance, the contact was made aware of TSB: SSM74710 for the windshield seals. The vehicle was inspected under the TSB: SSM74710 (Failed Windshield Seals).”
2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERYJan 15, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11711201
Injury reportedCrash
“when our car got rear ended at 50 mph the PLASTIC rear bumper did nothing to help us as it shattered and became a projectile in a crash please tell land rover to replace it with a metal bumper”
2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORTJun 27, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11471157
“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that the electrical fault message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORTSep 24, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766633
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