Every 2021 Land Rover Discovery recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V458000
Jul 16, 2026Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.
Full recall details for 26V458000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 26V389000
Jun 12, 2026Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
Full recall details for 26V389000 →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 →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 →
2021 Land Rover Discovery complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery. Land Rover has issued at least 462 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 System10
- Power Train6
- Unknown Or Other5
- Engine3
- Steering2
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (244)
- Equipment (185)
- Unknown Or Other (150)
- Power Train (127)
- Engine (51)
- Steering (49)
Read Land Rover Discovery owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway.”
2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERYAug 19, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757979
“My Land Rover Discovery Sport has experienced six separate stalling / loss-of-propulsion events, all of which created dangerous highway situations.”
2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORTJan 6, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11709287
“2021 Land Rover Discovery 48V mild hybrid (MHEV). Recurring 12V system failures: repeated depleted/dead 12V batteries and no-start events.”
2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERYJun 4, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11742136
“Major misfires in the engine cylinders at 56800 miles. I bought the car from Willis Auto in Des Moines Ia in October of 2021 Brand new. I am the one and only driver/owner of this vehicle. I came out of my home in Omaha Ne on or about [XXX], to which I attempted to drive my vehicle.”
2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORTNov 9, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11624376
“Supplement / update to prior NHTSA complaints regarding my 2021 Land Rover Discovery MHEV (VIN: [XXX] y prior complaints, Jaguar Land Rover has issued Recall 26V248 for DC/DC converter failure leading to loss of propulsion in 2021–2024 Land Rover Discovery MHEV vehicles.”
2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERYMay 12, 2026 · OR
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11737455
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