2023 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

2 recalls — 4 complaints — 149 TSBs

25V016000 Jan 16, 2025
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Defect Description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, ... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
28,370 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
22V523000 Jul 21, 2022
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not prop... Read more
Consequence
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
4,927 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
POWER TRAIN1
AIR BAGS1
ENGINE1
ENGINE Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 20, 2026
Emissions System Failure Warning Power Shifting / Power Shifting See Dealer All Wheel Drive (AWD) Power may be reduced - see dealer
POWER TRAIN Feb 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
While stopped in traffic with the vehicle’s automatic engine start-stop feature engaged, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator was pressed. The engine had shut off normally due to the start-stop system, but when attempting to move again, the vehicle did not accelerate and appeared tem... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
While driving my Nissan Altima 2018 on Sunday 2-1 the indicator light came on. I looked it up in the manual to the car and it stated it was something with the air bag. I took it to the Larry Miller Nissan Mesa AZ. Wednesday, 2-4. According to them I was told the light indicated the air bag would n... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Oct 8, 2024
Incident date: Nov 8, 2023
My park aid sensor fault comes on without cause and a picture of a car blocks the view to the screen that displays directions from google maps. It comes on suddenly and sporadically and has almost caused an accident several times as I don't know where I am going when this happens. I took my car to t... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2023 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV 4WD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S9) (All-Wheel Drive) 19.0 23.0 20.0 Premium $4,100

CO2 Emissions: 437.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

149 manufacturer communications from 82 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38
350000 EQUIPMENT31
100000 POWER TRAIN10
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7
010000 STEERING7
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE6
220000 SEATS4
SFCC_MAR2024_72 Mar 22, 2024
140000 AIR BAGS
A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
SFCC_MAR2024_72 Mar 22, 2024
143110 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT
A Customer may complain of an SRS system warning message being displayed on the instrument panel.
SFCC_FEB2024_32 Feb 9, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lane Assistance Not Available warning present on Instrument cluster. Lane Keep assist function not possible.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3 Dec 7, 2023
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3 Dec 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3 Dec 7, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3 Dec 7, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
S014SOTA4.1.1v3 Dec 7, 2023
284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Enhancements to the following systems: Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
N846v2 Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
SFCC_NOV2023_6 Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
DTC repair - LKA systems
SFCC_NOV2023_30 Nov 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
N846 Nov 9, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
SFCC_OCT2023_50 Oct 16, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
SFCC_OCT2023_37 Oct 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states the weather app is no longer available
SFCC_OCT2023_37 Oct 16, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Customer states the weather app is no longer available
SFCC_OCT2023_37 Oct 16, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Customer states the weather app is no longer available
SFCC_OCT2023_40 Oct 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on.
SFCC_OCT2023_47 Oct 16, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlamps not fully functioning properly after module replacement.
SSM75814 Sep 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
SSM75814 Sep 29, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
WACCSEP23_6 Sep 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
WACCSEP23_6 Sep 26, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
SFCC_SEP2023_30 Sep 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
SFCC_SEP2023_30 Sep 22, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
SFCC_SEP2023_45 Sep 22, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
SFCC_SEP2023_45 Sep 22, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
SFCC_SEP2023_46 Sep 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The sunglass holder wona??t open or does not operate correctly
S012 SOTAOS4.1.0 Sep 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving Assistance and Vehicle Dynamics updates
SSM75848 Sep 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pivi - Loss of GPS location and clock time
SSM75848 Sep 12, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Pivi - Loss of GPS location and clock time
SSM75848ATT Sep 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pivi - Loss of GPS location and clock time
SSM75848ATT Sep 12, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Pivi - Loss of GPS location and clock time
SSM75939 Aug 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
PDC Park distance control no volume
SSM75939 Aug 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PDC Park distance control no volume
SSM75939 Aug 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
PDC Park distance control no volume
SSM75939 Aug 22, 2023
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
PDC Park distance control no volume
SFCC_AUG2023_43 Aug 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
FRONT INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT a?? NON-ILLUMINATION
SFCC_AUG2023_46 Aug 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Lack of power, MIL on.
BIG5JUL23_28 Jul 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A concern has been identified where certain vehicles are failing to complete existing Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates for the Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) and PIVI.
SFCC_JUL2023_27 Jul 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The E-Call light is not active after completing the Pre-Delivery inspection
SFCC_JUL2023_28 Jul 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIVI IP 36 , BECM OS 4.0.0
SSM76039 Jul 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Will Not Charge
SSM75724 Jul 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING
SSM75724ATT Jul 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING
S010SOTA4.0.0V3 Jul 5, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Redeveloped profiles. Navigation & phone new functionality & improvements. Enhanced High Voltage battery health monitoring/management for I-Pace. HCM bug fixes. SODs refinements.
SFCC_JUN2023_17 Jun 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOFTWARE UPDATES
SFCC_JUN2023_17 Jun 26, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE UPDATES
SFCC_JUN2023_36 Jun 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36 Jun 26, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36 Jun 26, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36 Jun 26, 2023
353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_36 Jun 26, 2023
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
PIVI IP36 , BECM OS 4.0.0 a?? IMPROVED / CHANGED FEATURES
SFCC_JUN2023_46 Jun 26, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SFCC_JUN2023_46 Jun 26, 2023
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SFCC_JUN2023_46 Jun 26, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SFCC_JUN2023_46 Jun 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SSM76022 Jun 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
SSM76022 Jun 26, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
SSM76022 Jun 26, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
N795 Jun 19, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC and PIVI.
N795 Jun 19, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Vehicles are failing to complete Software Over The Air SOTA updates, specifically Vehicle Domain Controller VDC and PIVI.
SSM75999 May 31, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Startup Battery Reduced State of Charge (SOC)
SSM75981 Apr 27, 2023
010000 STEERING
Knocking Or Creaking Type Noise On Uneven Surfaces Or When Manoeuvring
SFCC_APR2023_27 Apr 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer reports vehicle will not start with a Smart Key Deactivated message shown in the vehicle display
SFCC_APR2023_27 Apr 21, 2023
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Customer reports vehicle will not start with a Smart Key Deactivated message shown in the vehicle display
SFCC_APR2023_28 Apr 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
A customer may report that the smart key remotes intermittently do not unlock/lock the vehicle, or the message a??Smart Key Not Founda?? displayed on the instrument cluster
SFCC_APR2023_28 Apr 21, 2023
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
A customer may report that the smart key remotes intermittently do not unlock/lock the vehicle, or the message a??Smart Key Not Founda?? displayed on the instrument cluster
SFCC_APR2023_29 Apr 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOW SPEED MANEUVERING GUIDANCE DEGRADATION
SFCC_APR2023_32 Apr 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.
SFCC_APR2023_32 Apr 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.
SFCC_MAR2023_29 Mar 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIVI based "Weather App", which is accessed from the app drawer, voice and can be a home tile is inoperative a?? it does not update with location, does not display any weather-related information and will not recover with new software or ha
SFCC_MAR2023_28 Mar 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A customer may report that the smart key remotes intermittently do not unlock/lock the vehicle, or the message a??Smart Key Not Founda?? displayed on the instrument cluster
SFCC_MAR2023_28 Mar 14, 2023
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
A customer may report that the smart key remotes intermittently do not unlock/lock the vehicle, or the message a??Smart Key Not Founda?? displayed on the instrument cluster
SSM75951 Feb 26, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers are reporting that connected services such as Online Media (e.g., Spotify), Connected Nav, Weather App & Parking app are inoperative.
SSM75951 Feb 26, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Customers are reporting that connected services such as Online Media (e.g., Spotify), Connected Nav, Weather App & Parking app are inoperative.
SSM75941 Feb 24, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Key Remote Will Not Unlock/ Lock the Vehicle Intermittently And Smart Key Not Found Displayed
SSM75941 Feb 24, 2023
179000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
Key Remote Will Not Unlock/ Lock the Vehicle Intermittently And Smart Key Not Found Displayed
SFCC_FEB2023_38 Feb 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer reports, Engine Light is on and engine running rough.
SFCC_FEB2023_36 Feb 16, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer reports, Engine Light is on and poor cabin heating.
SSM75930 Feb 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE MISFIRE
SSM75901 Jan 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Non-start situation
SSM75871 Jan 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tailgate not closing when opened using the passive entry
SSM75871 Jan 24, 2023
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Tailgate not closing when opened using the passive entry
SSM75927 Jan 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
9HP Auto Transmission/Electrical Harness fixing bolt Incorrect length.
SSM75927 Jan 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9HP Auto Transmission/Electrical Harness fixing bolt Incorrect length.
SSM75927 Jan 23, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
9HP Auto Transmission/Electrical Harness fixing bolt Incorrect length.
SSM75927ATT Jan 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
9HP Auto Transmission/Electrical Harness fixing bolt Incorrect length.
SSM75927ATT Jan 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9HP Auto Transmission/Electrical Harness fixing bolt Incorrect length.
SSM75927ATT Jan 23, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
9HP Auto Transmission/Electrical Harness fixing bolt Incorrect length.
SSM75918 Jan 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHECK ENGINE (AMBER) AND POOR CABIN HEATING
SSM75918 Jan 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CHECK ENGINE (AMBER) AND POOR CABIN HEATING
SSM75908 Dec 20, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
SSM75825 Dec 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin.
SSM75825ATT Dec 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin.
SSM75153 Nov 29, 2022
010000 STEERING
Creak Noise coming from the front of the vehicle while steering.
SSM75153ATT1 Nov 29, 2022
010000 STEERING
Creak Noise coming from the front of the vehicle while steering.
SSM75153ATT2 Nov 29, 2022
010000 STEERING
Creak Noise coming from the front of the vehicle while steering.
SSM75153ATT3 Nov 29, 2022
010000 STEERING
Creak Noise coming from the front of the vehicle while steering.
SSM75153ATT4 Nov 29, 2022
010000 STEERING
Creak Noise coming from the front of the vehicle while steering.
SSM75153ATT5 Nov 29, 2022
010000 STEERING
Creak Noise coming from the front of the vehicle while steering.

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT across all model years (2015–2025).

18 Total Recalls
258 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 7 View
2024 2 0 View
2023 (current) 2 4
2022 1 5 View
2021 1 7 View
2020 4 22 View
2019 0 36 View
2018 1 33 View
2017 2 59 View
2016 2 67 View
2015 2 18 View

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