The Lemon IndexLand Rover Discovery recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2024 Land Rover Discovery, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 42
4 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2026 · model years 2021–2024 New: most likely still open
The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand.
23,677 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V599000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2026 · model years 2021–2024 New: most likely still open
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.
15,535 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V458000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2021–2024 New: most likely still open
The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
250,857 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V389000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2021–2024 New: most likely still open
Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter.
170,169 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V248000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2024 · model year 2024
The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
2,013 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V450000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2023 · model years 2017–2020
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.
29,861 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V393000
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2022–2023
The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
6,724 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V044000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2022 · model years 2022–2023
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
4,927 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V523000
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- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
32,687 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V668000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2010–2016
The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
111,746 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V635000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2021 · model years 2020–2021
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.
1,383 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V457000
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2018–2020
The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically.
26,805 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V117000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2019–2020
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.
11,084 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V694000
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2020 · model years 2017–2018
When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
1,553 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V143000
- Seats · recall issued Jan 2020 · model year 2020
The second row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners, resulting in a seat frame with insufficient strength.
34 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V053000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2019 · model year 2019
The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
2,587 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V040000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2018
The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
86 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V625000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2018 · model year 2017
The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel.
1,917 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V337000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have driver side frontal air bags that may not inflate properly.
32 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V444000
- Visibility · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2012–2013
Due to the use of an incorrect primer, the panoramic roof adhesive may not adequately secure the roof assembly.
492 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V386000
- Stability control · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2015
Due to an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) software error, the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Traction Control (TC) and Hill Decent Control (HDC) systems may be disabled.
2,687 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V214000
- Wheels · recall issued Feb 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.
28 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V092000
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2015 · model year 2015
As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V069000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven.
28,037 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V618000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2012 · model years 2000–2003
JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
180 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12E010000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2008 · model year 2006
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2007 · model years 2006–2008
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2007 · model year 2006
SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION.
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2006 · model year 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION…
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
- Seat belts · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2004 · model years 2000–2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT.
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2004 · model years 2000–2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRA…
- Speed control · recall issued Apr 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE CAN STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING ITS OPERATION.
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2002 · model years 2000–2002
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE COULD HAVE BECOME KINKED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN CHAFFING OF THE CABLE.
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2002 · model years 2000–2001
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR CAN CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO INCORRECTLY INTERPRET THE SENSOR SIGNAL, RESULTING IN INAPPROPRIATE ABS ACTI…
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WARN INDUSTRIES' WINCH KITS.
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE).
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2000 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF TH…
- Electronic stability control · recall issued Oct 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Electronic stability control · recall issued May 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE).
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE).
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Discovery?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery have?
42 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2024, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 89.
Which Land Rover Discovery year has the most recalls?
The 2000, with 11 campaigns. 2001: 7, 2023: 6, 2022: 6.
What are most Land Rover Discovery recalls about?
Engine: 7 of the 42 campaigns. Then electrical (6) and fuel system, gasoline (3).
What is the newest Land Rover Discovery recall?
Electrical, filed Sep 2026 (NHTSA 26V599000): The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand.
What is the biggest Land Rover Discovery recall?
NHTSA 26V389000 (airbags, Jun 2026) covers 250,857 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
How do I check if my Land Rover Discovery has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Land Rover dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Land Rover Discovery: problems and best years · All Land Rover recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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