2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
0 recalls, 8 complaints - 562 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 18, 2019
WHILE SITTING IN PARK AT IDLE RPM I HEARD A LOUD THUMP FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING AND AN ENGINE OVERHEAT WARNING. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. WHEN CARE ARRIVED AT MECHANICS SHOP THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY L... Read more
STEERING
Dec 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 5, 2018
STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUSING COMPLETE LACK OF STEERING CONTROL BY OPERATOR WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 75MPH. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON STRAIGHT AWAY OF A 4 LANE HIGHWAY 565 ALABAMA WITH GRASSY MEDIAN. UPON STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT, VEHICLE VEERE... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 23, 2018
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
1.) WATER PUMP FAILED AT 21,000 MILES CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. 1 YEAR LATER CYLINDER #1 LOST COMPRESSION IN THE ENGINE MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE AT 58,000 MILES. DEALER INDICATES THAT THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR OPTION IS A NEW ENGINE AT THE COST OF $21K EVEN ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 23, 2018
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
1.) WATER PUMP FAILED AT 21,000 MILES CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. 1 YEAR LATER CYLINDER #1 LOST COMPRESSION IN THE ENGINE MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE AT 58,000 MILES. DEALER INDICATES THAT THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR OPTION IS A NEW ENGINE AT THE COST OF $21K EVEN ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 23, 2018
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
1.) WATER PUMP FAILED AT 21,000 MILES CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. 1 YEAR LATER CYLINDER #1 LOST COMPRESSION IN THE ENGINE MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE AT 58,000 MILES. DEALER INDICATES THAT THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR OPTION IS A NEW ENGINE AT THE COST OF $21K EVEN ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mar 18, 2017
Incident date: Mar 18, 2017
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW MAY 2016. IN SEPTEMBER 2016, WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND THE GEAR DIAL WAS NONOPERATIONAL. THE ISSUE RECURRED IN NOVEMBER 2016 AND AGAIN FEBRUARY 2017. FEBRUARY 2017 WAS EXTREMELY ALARMING AS IT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK. I HAD TO COAST INTO A PARKING SPA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 18, 2017
Incident date: Mar 18, 2017
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW MAY 2016. IN SEPTEMBER 2016, WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND THE GEAR DIAL WAS NONOPERATIONAL. THE ISSUE RECURRED IN NOVEMBER 2016 AND AGAIN FEBRUARY 2017. FEBRUARY 2017 WAS EXTREMELY ALARMING AS IT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK. I HAD TO COAST INTO A PARKING SPA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 22, 2016
Incident date: Jan 21, 2016
I HAVE HAD A 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT FOR 6 DAYS NOW. THE VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 AND 50MPH. DURING THIS SPEED, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE STUCK IN A HIGHER GEAR AND THAT RESULTS IN INTERMITTENT JERKS. THIS MAKES THE RIDE VERY UNEVEN. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY WHEN THE SPEED I... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
562 manufacturer communications from 319 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 104 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 78 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 36 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 30 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 22 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 20 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 14 |
BIG5JAN24_26
Jan 16, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 replacement engines.
NAS23.12.001
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 engines.
SSM75814
Sep 29, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
SSM75814
Sep 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
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.
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
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
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SSM75825ATT
Dec 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin.
SSM75825ATT
Sep 28, 2022
119320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
MHEV DC DC CONVERTER SQUEAKING NOISE FROM INSIDE THE CABIN
SSM75825ATT
Sep 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MHEV DC DC CONVERTER SQUEAKING NOISE FROM INSIDE THE CABIN
SSM75825
Sep 28, 2022
119320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
MHEV DC DC CONVERTER SQUEAKING NOISE FROM INSIDE THE CABIN
SSM75825
Sep 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MHEV DC DC CONVERTER SQUEAKING NOISE FROM INSIDE THE CABIN
SFCC_DEC2021_20
Dec 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
SFCC_NOV2021_25
Nov 16, 2021
357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Post 21A Update Apple CarPlayA? Navigation Voice Guidance Not Heard
SFCC_NOV2021_25
Nov 16, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Post 21A Update Apple CarPlayA? Navigation Voice Guidance Not Heard
SFCC_NOV2021_25
Nov 16, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Post 21A Update Apple CarPlayA? Navigation Voice Guidance Not Heard
BIG5NOV21_41A
Nov 9, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21A SOTA campaign suspended due to an issue where CarPlay voice guidance would not work for navigation apps, such as Waze.
SFCC_OCT2021_44
Oct 15, 2021
220000 SEATS
Seat Power Height Adjustment Motor Inoperative
SFCC_OCT2021_43
Oct 15, 2021
220000 SEATS
Seat Power Fore/Aft Motor Inoperative
SFCC_OCT2021_42
Oct 15, 2021
220000 SEATS
Seat Recliner Motor Inoperative
SFCC_OCT2021_22
Oct 15, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
SSM75423
Oct 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XCL DISTORTION OR RATTLE NOISE PRESENT WHILE USING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
SFCC_SEP2021_36
Sep 24, 2021
116620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS
Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
SFCC_SEP2021_36
Sep 24, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
SFCC_SEP2021_36
Sep 24, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
SFCC_AUG2021_34
Aug 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
SFCC_AUG2021_34
Aug 15, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
SFCC_AUG2021_33
Aug 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Connectivity functions are no longer working.
SFCC_AUG2021_33
Aug 15, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connectivity functions are no longer working.
SFCC_AUG2021_32
Aug 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Key remote functions and/or passive entry stopped working.
SFCC_AUG2021_39
Aug 15, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
a?? Customer states check engine light is illuminated.
SFCC_AUG2021_38
Aug 15, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer states harsh shift, transmission warning lamp.
SFCC_AUG2021_37
Aug 15, 2021
116610 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES
Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
SFCC_AUG2021_37
Aug 15, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
SFCC_JUL2021_40
Jul 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
SFCC_JUL2021_40
Jul 16, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
SFCC_JUN2021_24
Jun 21, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Navigation voice guidance is not working with Apple CarPlay
SFCC_JUN2021_23
Jun 21, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Infotainment Updates
SFCC_MAY2021_46
Jun 8, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
A customer may express a concern that there is moisture inside one of the rear lamp assemblies.
SFCC_APR2021_20
Apr 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMC Update 21A will not install
SFCC_APR2021_18
Apr 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Infotainment Updates
SFCC_MAR2021_21C
Mar 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Pivi IP27.2 (OS 2.0.6)
SFCC_MAR2021_21C
Mar 16, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pivi IP27.2 (OS 2.0.6)
SFCC_MAR2021_21B
Mar 16, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TCU v19.2
SFCC_MAR2021_21A
Mar 16, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMC 20C1 Software Release
SFCC_FEB2021_24C
Mar 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pivi IP27.1 (OS 2.0.6)
SFCC_FEB2021_24B
Mar 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TCU v19.2
SFCC_FEB2021_24A
Mar 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMC 20C1 Software Release
SFCC_JAN2021_30
Jan 19, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
There is a noise coming from the engine bay.
SFCC_DEC2020_29
Dec 16, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
SFCC_DEC2020_29
Dec 16, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
SFCC_NOV2020_38
Nov 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Check Engine MIL is illuminated.
SFCC_AUG2020_27
Aug 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated and there is a lack of power.
SFCC_AUG2020_25
Aug 17, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
SFCC Jul20_16
Jul 20, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Vehicle returns after turbo replacement requiring either another turbo replacement or seemingly an engine replacement
SFCC_APR20_PG31
Apr 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Popping sound or crackling noise from the audio system while in use.
SFCC_APR20_PG19
Apr 9, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The Check Engine Lamp is on and there is a lack of power.
LTB01296NAS3
Mar 30, 2020
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oil leak from underneath the vehicle.
SFCC_MAR12_30
Mar 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Popping sound or crackling noise from the audio system while in use.
SFCC_MAR12_29
Mar 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XM radio is inop.
SFCC_MAR12_13
Mar 16, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Check Engine Lamp is on and there is a lack of power.
SFCC_MAR12_13
Mar 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Check Engine Lamp is on and there is a lack of power.
SFCC_FEB20_41
Feb 21, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
A customer may report that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated.
SFCC_FEB20_41
Feb 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
A customer may report that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated.
SFCC_FEB20_41
Feb 21, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
A customer may report that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated.
SFCC_FEB20_34
Feb 21, 2020
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM radio is inop.
SFCC_FEB20_34
Feb 21, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XM radio is inop.
RCTR_29JAN20_14
Jan 29, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pop Noise From Audio Output
SFCC_JAN20_22
Jan 9, 2020
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Popping sound or crackling noise from the audio system while in use.
TechRS_NOV19_109
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Web Browser functionality is not available.
Tech_RS_NOV19_92
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Improperly fitted ground points lead to numerous customer symptoms early in the service life of the vehicle.
Tech_RS_NOV19_95
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer may state there is a pop noise or crackle when playing the audio.
Tech_RS_NOV19_96
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer may state there is no audio present or volume control.
Tech_RS_NOV19_97
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer may state there is no audio present or volume control.
TechRS_NOV19_104
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOTA download does not complete first time through
TechRS_NOV19_104
Nov 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOTA download does not complete first time through
TechRS_NOV19_106
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Quiescent battery drain due to TCU module.
TechRS_NOV19_106
Nov 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Quiescent battery drain due to TCU module.
TechRS_NOV19_108
Nov 27, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Voice control is not able to locate destination entry.
TechRS_NOV19_108
Nov 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Voice control is not able to locate destination entry.
TechRS_NOV19_106
Nov 27, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Quiescent battery drain due to TCU module.
TechRS_NOV19_109
Nov 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Web Browser functionality is not available.
TechRS_NOV19_109
Nov 27, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Web Browser functionality is not available.
Tech_RS_NOV19_79
Nov 27, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TDV6 16-18MYMY3.0L TDV6 equipped vehicles have a MIL and a??Restricted Performancea?? on the instrument cluster and P0234-77 stored in the PCM
SFCC_NOV19_30
Nov 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Popping sound or crackling noise from the audio system while in use.
SSM74591
Oct 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers can experiences Bluetooth connection issues after updating their Apple devices to Apple iOS 13.0 or later versions.
SFCC_OCT19_25
Oct 28, 2019
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The Check Engine MIL is on There is a noise from the engine
SFCC_OCT19_25
Oct 28, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Check Engine MIL is on There is a noise from the engine
SSM74588
Oct 16, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Vehicles equipped with an AJ126 supercharged V6 engine are experiencing noise from the HP fuel pumps and/or a Check Engine MIL illuminated with one of the following DTCs stored in the PCM. P228F-85 P025C-11 P0251-13 P064A-38 P0256-1
SFCC_SEP19_Slide
Sep 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Intermittent Bluetooth connection on Android equipped device with software 9.0.
SFCC_SEP19_Slide
Sep 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Popping sound or crackling noise from the audio system while in use.
LTB00927NAS3
Aug 29, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Parking Assist Control Module (PACM) is inoperative.
LTB01296NAS2
Aug 29, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil leak from underneath the vehicle.
SFCC AUG19 Slide
Aug 8, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
The transmission fault message is displayed in the instrument cluster. The Check Engine Lamp is on.
SFCC AUG19 Slide
Aug 8, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Noise from starter following removal of the engine oil pan.
SFCC AUG19 Slide
Aug 8, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Intermittent Bluetooth connection on Android equipped device with software 9.0
SSM74491
Jul 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may report that no audio can be heard in the vehicle. Examples of this may include: No infotainment audio, No audio from Park Aid, No audio from Rear Seat Entertainment, Customers with Telematics fitted may also report that intern
SSM74491Attachme
Jul 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may report that no audio can be heard in the vehicle. Examples of this may include: No infotainment audio, No audio from Park Aid, No audio from Rear Seat Entertainment, Customers with Telematics fitted may also report that intern
SSM74456
Jun 21, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Land Rover have received a small number of reports where the Deployable Side Steps (DSS) are not deploying/ stowing when a door is opened/ closed.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA05016
Opened: Oct 14, 2005 , Closed: Feb 22, 2007
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-034) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ON OCTOBER 14, 2005, THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERIN... Read more
PE96060
Opened: Oct 21, 1996 , Closed: Dec 16, 1996
DOOR OPEN WHILE DRIVING
IT IS ALLEDGED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY across all model years (1994, 2026).
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Total Recalls
778
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
89
Reported Crashes
30
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 19 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 32 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 64 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 53 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 91 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 0 | 8 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 69 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 36 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 44 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 41 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 111 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 68 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 | View |