2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
4 recalls, 56 complaints - 1,170 TSBs
23V393000 Jun 1, 2023
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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 clu... Read more
Consequence
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.
21V117000 Feb 25, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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, ... Read more
Consequence
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.
20V143000 Mar 12, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. 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 ma... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
18V625000 Sep 13, 2018
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Defect Description
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
Consequence
If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
Complaint Statistics
56 total complaints
5 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
Shortly after I purchased this used 2018 Land Rover Discovery with approximately 30,700 miles, the vehicle began intermittently lurching, surging and shaking during normal driving. These symptoms began before the check-engine light illuminated. Two days after the check-engine light first appeared, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
Shortly after I purchased this used 2018 Land Rover Discovery with approximately 30,700 miles, the vehicle began intermittently lurching, surging and shaking during normal driving. These symptoms began before the check-engine light illuminated. Two days after the check-engine light first appeared, ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
Shortly after I purchased this used 2018 Land Rover Discovery with approximately 30,700 miles, the vehicle began intermittently lurching, surging and shaking during normal driving. These symptoms began before the check-engine light illuminated. Two days after the check-engine light first appeared, ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 2026
Started (first noticed)check engine light flashing turned radio down right of way and noticed engine knocking with no warning still 40% engine oil life left. Had test done P0303 misfire on cylinder 3 and rod bearing knock was told need an engine . Had all oil changes and maintenance done on time. ra... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 2026
The rear brake system on my 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT has failed repeatedly since purchase. After 2–3 rides, the rear brake progressively fades and then loses all braking force. The defect has been reproduced six times over multiple years and is documented in six repair orders. The motorcycle is av... Read more
STEERING
Mar 31, 2026
Incident date: Mar 9, 2026
When driving in highway or street, the steering feels very stiff. It’s difficult to turn and, especially hard when driving in the highway making small adjustments. When turning left and holding corners the wheel likes to bounce. Took it in the dealership and diagnosed to be the steering rack assem... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
Local Dealers are unable to resolve the recall on timely basis due lack of parts, lack of loaner or rental cars. Weather, sense of urgency. This is a serious safety recal of potential battery fire and suddenly stop while in motion. Need to do something!
ENGINE
Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
Local Dealers are unable to resolve the recall on timely basis due lack of parts, lack of loaner or rental cars. Weather, sense of urgency. This is a serious safety recal of potential battery fire and suddenly stop while in motion. Need to do something!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
The steering on my 2017 Chrysler Pacific sticks at the 11 and 1 position. It causes me to over steer while driving down the road or on the interstate and then it feels like the vehicle is swerving and I have to hold the steering wheel tight. Usually before this the service electronic stability con... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 19, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
While driving off from an intersection, the van abruptly stalled forcing other cars to honk at me as I rolled from 45 mph to a stop at a curb. 5 minutes of panic, the van restarted and I was on my way home with no further issues.
ENGINE
Dec 19, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
While driving off from an intersection, the van abruptly stalled forcing other cars to honk at me as I rolled from 45 mph to a stop at a curb. 5 minutes of panic, the van restarted and I was on my way home with no further issues.
ENGINE
Dec 19, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - 2.4L engine failure. PCV system froze Dec 05 2025. Crankcase pressure increased and caused the rear main engine seal to fail, which inturn allowed all the engine oil to leak out. Due to oil starv... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 18, 2025
Incident date: Apr 14, 2025
I had just purchased a car but a month ago I was driving to lunch and I was at a stop sign when the light turned green I started to go the car started shaking and smoke was coming out of the front under the hood I had just an oil change so I took it back to the oil change shop. They could not figure... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 10, 2024
Transmission went out at 100,000 miles, exactly.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 26, 2025
Vehicle Purchase Statement – Top Tier Auto I, [XXX] , purchased a vehicle from Top Tier Auto on [XXX]. The vehicle details are as follows: VIN: [XXX] Warranty: 30-day coverage for the transmission and engine After owning the vehicle for only 15 minutes, I entered the freeway, and the car began ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 7, 2025
Incident date: Dec 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G80. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V282000 (fuel system, gasoline)The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, there was a fuel odor. The contact then drove the vehicle at 30 mph to a nearby gas station, to fill up ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 6, 2025
Incident date: Jan 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 6, 2025
Incident date: Jan 5, 2025
My F150 2016 rear glass shatter for no reason. it was parked in driveway and when I came out of morning.
SUSPENSION
Sep 10, 2024
Incident date: Aug 20, 2024
Chime comes on. Then displays parksense temporarily unavailable. Then a few seconds later another chime and a display come on and reads service shifter. And if my cruise control is on the vehicle disengages the cruise control. When this happens occasionally will disengage the transmission and I will... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 6, 2024
Incident date: Feb 2, 2024
The vehicle displays a BCI malfunction, AEB braking warning, and traction control indicator light is on. Vehicle does not recognize that the brake pedal is being depressed when trying to start the car. Pushing the start button only cycles the ignition through the on and acc options. Rear suspensi... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 6, 2024
Incident date: Feb 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received the notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) from Carfax; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 29, 2024
Incident date: Jan 22, 2024
In June 2023 I was doing some minor work and inspection on my 2013 Silverado, while under the truck looking for possible issues before taking a trip to Colorado I noticed the frame had a hole in it, after further inspection of the complete frame and undercarriage I found holes all throughout the fra... Read more
VISIBILITY
Jan 29, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Thor Palazzo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, through the sideview mirror, he observed movement of the driver's side awning window, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection, he observed that the glass panel... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 12, 2023
Incident date: Aug 4, 2023
The truck shudders when turning off the ICE and switching to electric. It has progressively gotten worse since around 5000 miles. Group research on online forums suggests this is the damper on the flywheel. Because it's progressively getting worse, even at 8000 miles, I am concerned it will leave me... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 3, 2023
Incident date: May 11, 2023
I leased a brand new 2023 Ford Explorer. The day I was driving it home I noticed a distinct cracking/popping sound when I turned the steering wheel to the left while lifting my foot off the brake. It is not a series of pops. It’s just one pop when the wheel is turned. When I got home I took out th... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Jul 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had misfired, and spark plug #1 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; ... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 14, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
The Pirelli Scorpion All Season Zero tires that came factory equipped on my 2020 VW Cross Sport have experienced a sidewall failure on Drivers Side front. 35,000 miles on the vehicle and Tries Rotated as recomended. The tire sizes is 245/45r21. Driving on highway at 70 mph, with out any sensor warn... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 6, 2023
Incident date: Jan 30, 2023
There was a pencil mark on the inside tire wall where there was a leak. On the test drive there was a light on the dash indicating low pressure. Prior to pick up I was told it was repaired. On -27-23 I was driving the car and was lusting towards the center of the road after I regained control I had ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Jul 28, 2022
Incident date: Aug 15, 2020
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that several years ago there was a leak that caused damage to the windshield, sun visors, and inside of the vehicle. The contact stated there was a windshield defect that caused the damages. The windshield leak was confirmed and the ve... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 28, 2022
Incident date: Aug 15, 2020
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that several years ago there was a leak that caused damage to the windshield, sun visors, and inside of the vehicle. The contact stated there was a windshield defect that caused the damages. The windshield leak was confirmed and the ve... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
Car went black (all systems shut off) and i started to roll in the CVS parking lot when i was trying to drive in and Park. The brakes and nothing was engaging. IT happened so fast I was able to stop the vehicle and I am not sure how but may have just turned the shifter from drive to park... I too... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 23, 2022
Incident date: Dec 4, 2021
Significant water leakage into front dash from the top the windshield.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 8, 2022
Incident date: Nov 19, 2021
Leaking front windshield at the center and right. Known issue with this car and series, but somehow this specific VIN is not in the group for the recall. This occurred exactly like the others and it should be covered. I had to argue with Aristocrat Motors in Miriam and they decided (for now... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 1, 2021
Incident date: Feb 22, 2021
VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION. VEHICLE HAD NO OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. ROLL BACK OCCURRED SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION AND MINUTES AFTER I EXITED THE VEHICLE. EXTREMELY WORRISOME. 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY*DT*JB
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 1, 2021
Incident date: Feb 22, 2021
VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION. VEHICLE HAD NO OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. ROLL BACK OCCURRED SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION AND MINUTES AFTER I EXITED THE VEHICLE. EXTREMELY WORRISOME. 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY*DT*JB
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Mar 1, 2021
Incident date: Feb 22, 2021
VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION. VEHICLE HAD NO OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. ROLL BACK OCCURRED SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION AND MINUTES AFTER I EXITED THE VEHICLE. EXTREMELY WORRISOME. 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY*DT*JB
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 23, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
THE KEY FOB IS CONSISTENTLY HAS ISSUES WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE. KEY WILL NOT UNLOCK DOORS WHEN TOUCHING THE HANDLE. VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHEN PARKED. THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE COLD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ACTUALLY NO ASSISTANC... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 17, 2019
Incident date: Dec 13, 2019
WHILE TRAVELING OR STANDING STILL THE VEHICLE LEAKS RAINWATER FROM THE ENTIRE TOP FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEPENDING ON HOW HARD AND HOW MUCH RAIN IS FALLING WILL DEPEND ON HOW MUCH WATER LEAKS AND ACCUMULATES INSIDE INTO THE INTERIOR VEHICLE CABIN. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL INCHES IN CUP HOLDERS AFTER A LONG... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 9, 2019
Incident date: Nov 27, 2019
UPON STAYING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND ENTERING THE CAR ONE MORNING AFTER A RAIN STORM, AND WHILE STILL RAINING IN THAT MORNING, WATER HAD BEEN AND CONTINUED TO, LEAK IN THROUGH THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDOW SHIELD. THIS RESULTED IN A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE HEADLINER,... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 6, 2019
Incident date: Aug 22, 2019
LET ME START, BY SAYING THIS HAPPENED 2 MONTHS AGO, IN MONTERREY N.L MEXICO. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE CAR FELT LIKE IT TURNED OFF AND IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND I CRASHED HITTING TWO CARS. SENT IT TO RANGE ROVER AND THEY STATED THE POWER STEERING BOX WAS DAMAGED AND I ASKED THEM ABOUT ... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Oct 6, 2019
Incident date: Aug 22, 2019
LET ME START, BY SAYING THIS HAPPENED 2 MONTHS AGO, IN MONTERREY N.L MEXICO. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE CAR FELT LIKE IT TURNED OFF AND IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND I CRASHED HITTING TWO CARS. SENT IT TO RANGE ROVER AND THEY STATED THE POWER STEERING BOX WAS DAMAGED AND I ASKED THEM ABOUT ... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2, 2019
Incident date: Apr 2, 2019
WE OWN A LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2018. WHEN DRIVING THE 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT LAG IN THE THROTTLE SPOT ON THE TIME YOU PUSH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE TIME THE CAR RECOGNIZES THAT INPUT AND BEGINS TO MOVE. SOMETIMES THE LAG IS UP TO TWO SECONDS. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED A COUPLE OF A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 30, 2019
Incident date: Feb 24, 2019
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS DURING NORMAL DRIVING THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY AFTER STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS ALREADY ALMOST RESULTED IN 2 ACCIDENTS. THIS HAS BEEN ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 19, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
LAGGY ACCELERATION AT "ROLLING STOP" SPEEDS OF 2-10 MPH. 2-4 SECOND DELAY MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. NO AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR WILL ALLEVIATE THE LAG. SUPERCHARGED V6 GAS ENGINE.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 19, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
LAGGY ACCELERATION AT "ROLLING STOP" SPEEDS OF 2-10 MPH. 2-4 SECOND DELAY MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. NO AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR WILL ALLEVIATE THE LAG. SUPERCHARGED V6 GAS ENGINE.
ENGINE
Mar 19, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
LAGGY ACCELERATION AT "ROLLING STOP" SPEEDS OF 2-10 MPH. 2-4 SECOND DELAY MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. NO AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR WILL ALLEVIATE THE LAG. SUPERCHARGED V6 GAS ENGINE.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 13, 2019
Incident date: Mar 6, 2019
THERE IS A DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. MANY USERS HAVE NEARLY HAD ACCIDENTS LIKE ME. YOU PRESS THROTTLE AND IT DOES NOTHING FOR LIKE 2 SECONDS THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE PICKS UP... ITS A GASOLINE V6 ENGINE SO ITS NOT TURBO LAG.... AND WHEN YOU ARE ACTUALLY STOPPED AND ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 13, 2019
Incident date: Mar 6, 2019
THERE IS A DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. MANY USERS HAVE NEARLY HAD ACCIDENTS LIKE ME. YOU PRESS THROTTLE AND IT DOES NOTHING FOR LIKE 2 SECONDS THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE PICKS UP... ITS A GASOLINE V6 ENGINE SO ITS NOT TURBO LAG.... AND WHEN YOU ARE ACTUALLY STOPPED AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2019
Incident date: Mar 6, 2019
THERE IS A DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. MANY USERS HAVE NEARLY HAD ACCIDENTS LIKE ME. YOU PRESS THROTTLE AND IT DOES NOTHING FOR LIKE 2 SECONDS THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE PICKS UP... ITS A GASOLINE V6 ENGINE SO ITS NOT TURBO LAG.... AND WHEN YOU ARE ACTUALLY STOPPED AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 1, 2019
Incident date: Feb 25, 2019
FROM A STANDSTILL, THE GAS PEDAL ACTUATION CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LAUNCH INSTEAD OF SMOOTH ACCELERATION. FROM A ROLLING STOP, HITTING THE GAS PEDAL THERE IS A SEVERE LAG AS THE TRUCK SHIFTS TO THE NECESSARY GEAR AND MOVES AT THE EXPECTED RATE, AGAIN LURCHING THE OCCUPANTS
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
2018 Land Rover Discovery SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8) (4-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8) (4-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Diesel | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: 500.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
1,170 manufacturer communications from 578 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 219 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 176 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 96 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 61 |
| 010000 STEERING | 41 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 38 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 38 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 35 |
N881
Mar 26, 2024
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
On certain 2017 model year to 2020 model year Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P04
N881
Mar 26, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
On certain 2017 model year to 2020 model year Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P04
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_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_70
Mar 22, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
A creaking type noise from the roof area is heard while driving.
SFCC_MAR2024_70
Mar 22, 2024
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
A creaking type noise from the roof area is heard while driving.
SFCC_MAR2024_27
Mar 22, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
A concern has been identified where on certain vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorr
SFCC_MAR2024_27
Mar 22, 2024
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
A concern has been identified where on certain vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorr
N747v3
Mar 20, 2024
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
CLOSED ISSUE - On certain 2017 to 2020 model year Land Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0496-00 may be
N747v3
Mar 20, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLOSED ISSUE - On certain 2017 to 2020 model year Land Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0496-00 may be
JLRTB02079NAS2
Mar 18, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Creaking Noise From Glass Roof Panel
JLRTB02079NAS2
Mar 18, 2024
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Creaking Noise From Glass Roof Panel
BIG5MAR24_34b
Mar 15, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
A concern has been identified where on certain vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorr
BIG5MAR24_34b
Mar 15, 2024
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
A concern has been identified where on certain vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorr
BIG5MAR24_34b
Mar 15, 2024
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
A concern has been identified where on certain vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorr
N808 ER v1
Feb 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain 2017 to 2019 Land Rover vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel engines and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorrectly r
N808 ER v1
Feb 26, 2024
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Certain 2017 to 2019 Land Rover vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel engines and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorrectly r
N808 ER v1
Feb 26, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 2017 to 2019 Land Rover vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel engines and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorrectly r
SFCC_FEB2024_35
Feb 9, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
After thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating while driving.
SFCC_JAN2024_41
Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
After thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating while driving.
SFCC_DEC2023_32
Dec 20, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to time required to complete in shop vehicle set up and workflow for Audio loss, it has been found that workflow may provide false result if IMC is not in a faulted state when workflow is run to identify potential Polar Switch Firmware
SFCC_DEC2023_32
Dec 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to time required to complete in shop vehicle set up and workflow for Audio loss, it has been found that workflow may provide false result if IMC is not in a faulted state when workflow is run to identify potential Polar Switch Firmware
SFCC_NOV2023_30
Nov 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
SFCC_OCT2023_40
Oct 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on.
SFCC_OCT2023_50
Oct 16, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
There is moisture inside the headlamp lens
N808v2-09OCT23
Oct 9, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update
N808v2-09OCT23
Oct 9, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update
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
WACCSEP23_6
Sep 26, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
WACCSEP23_6
Sep 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
SFCC_SEP2023_46
Sep 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The sunglass holder wona??t open or does not operate correctly
SFCC_SEP2023_45
Sep 22, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
SFCC_SEP2023_45
Sep 22, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
SSM75869
Aug 17, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
SSM75869
Aug 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
BIG5AUG23_31
Aug 17, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN MODULE CONTROL (PCM) UPDATE
BIG5AUG23_31
Aug 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
POWERTRAIN MODULE CONTROL (PCM) UPDATE
SFCC_AUG2023_46
Aug 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Lack of power, MIL on.
SFCC_AUG2023_32
Aug 16, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN MODULE CONTROL (PCM) UPDATE
SFCC_AUG2023_32
Aug 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
POWERTRAIN MODULE CONTROL (PCM) UPDATE
N808
Jul 18, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
When connected toa diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorrectly reports the monitor readiness status as 'not supported'.
SSM75724ATT
Jul 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING
SSM75724
Jul 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING
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.
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
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.
SSM75771
Jun 2, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine knocking noise post service engine replacement - incorrect fuel injector installation.
SFCC_MAY2023_43
May 11, 2023
220000 SEATS
A customer may report that there is a clicking type noise coming from the front seat base while driving.
SSM75869
May 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
SFCC_APR2023_34
Apr 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
MISFIRE ON NEW REPLACEMENT OR REMAN UNITS a?? AJ126
SFCC_APR2023_34
Apr 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MISFIRE ON NEW REPLACEMENT OR REMAN UNITS a?? AJ126
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_APR2023_32
Apr 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.
SSM75971
Mar 27, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3.0L AJ126 Misfire on New Replacement or REMAN units.
N747v2
Mar 22, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update SUSPENDED
SSM75963
Mar 14, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Amber Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Displayed a?? Engine May Not Start With Multiple DTCs Present
SSM75963
Mar 14, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Amber Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Displayed a?? Engine May Not Start With Multiple DTCs Present
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.
SFCC_FEB2023_17
Feb 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
SFCC_FEB2023_36
Feb 16, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer reports, Engine Light is on and poor cabin heating.
SFCC_FEB2023_17
Feb 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N747
Jan 25, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
SSM75918
Jan 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CHECK ENGINE (AMBER) AND POOR CABIN HEATING
SSM75918
Jan 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
SSM75869
Nov 24, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant Low warning displayed in the Instrument Cluster
SSM75825ATT
Nov 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin.
SSM75825
Nov 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin.
SFCC_OCT2022_24
Oct 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOS Limited Availability or SOS Not available warning message displayed
SFCC_OCT2022_24
Oct 31, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SOS Limited Availability or SOS Not available warning message displayed
SSM75824
Oct 17, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Chassis Control Module (CHCM) Suspension Warning on Cluster
N694
Oct 11, 2022
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD WATER LEAKS
N694
Oct 11, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
WINDSHIELD WATER LEAKS
SSM75647
Sep 29, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOS LIMITED AVAILABILITY SOS NOT AVAILABLE
SSM75647
Sep 29, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOS LIMITED AVAILABILITY SOS NOT AVAILABLE
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
SSM75618
Sep 22, 2022
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
NEAR FIELD SENSING FEATURE DEGRADATION
SSM75618
Sep 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
NEAR FIELD SENSING FEATURE DEGRADATION
SSM75805
Sep 16, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NO COMMUNICATION WITH IMPA VIA TOPIX CLOUD
SSM75805
Sep 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NO COMMUNICATION WITH IMPA VIA TOPIX CLOUD
SSM75855
Sep 14, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
UNABLE TO COMPLETE PDI DUE TO TELEMATICS INCONTROL ACTIVATION FAILING
SSM75855
Sep 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNABLE TO COMPLETE PDI DUE TO TELEMATICS INCONTROL ACTIVATION FAILING
SFCC_SEP2022_37
Sep 9, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Suspension Warning Displayed On Instrument Cluster
SFCC_SEP2022_36
Sep 9, 2022
010000 STEERING
A customer may report that an amber general warning indicator is illuminated Power Steering Assistance Reduced is displayed on the
SFCC_SEP2022_31
Sep 9, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Vehicle will have a lack of power, drivability issues, and possible check engine light on.
SSM75848
Sep 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
PIVI LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
SSM75848ATT
Sep 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
PIVI LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
SSM75848
Sep 7, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
PIVI LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
SSM75848ATT
Sep 7, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
PIVI LOSS OF GPS LOCATION AND CLOCK TIME
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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).
58
Total Recalls
788
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
91
Reported Crashes
31
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 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 11 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 15 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 32 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 64 | View |
| 2018 (current) | 4 | 56 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 91 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 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 |