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All cars · Land Rover Discovery · 2020

2020 Land Rover Discovery. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine50%
Electrical33%
Transmission & drivetrain33%
Seat belts17%
Lane assist17%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
600001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 6

  • 23V393000 Jun 2023 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 21V668000 Aug 2021 Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 21V457000 Jun 2021 Electrical System / 12V/24V/48V Battery

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 21V117000 Feb 2021 Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 20V694000 Nov 2020 Electrical System / 12V/24V/48V Battery

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 20V053000 Jan 2020 Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

    Defect. 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.

    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.

Manufacturer communications 499

Land Rover filed 499 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Check Engine Light illuminated, Restricted Performance Message on IPC
  • Customer complains about a creak, rattle or squeak noise from under the vehicle - Transmission…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Land Rover Discovery SUV 4wdnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV 4wdnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S9)AWD19 / 24 / 21Premium$3,700
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAuto (S9)AWD19 / 24 / 21Premium$3,700
3.0L 6-cyl superchargedAuto (S8)4WD16 / 21 / 18Premium$4,300
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto (S8)4WD21 / 26 / 23Diesel$4,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2017–2025 Land Rover Discovery, 18.5M views.

TopicVideosViews
Brakes & ABS2113K
Infotainment, battery & electrical129K
Cooling system118K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2017–16–Fuel system
2018–14–Transmission & drivetrain
2019–12–Speed control
2020–6–Engine
2021–4–Transmission & drivetrain
2022–1–Wipers & visibility
2023–7–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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