NHTSA lists 11 complaints for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LAND ROVER DISCOVERY.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2026-09-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can oc (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-07-16. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. 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.
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-06-12. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The drivera s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the drivera s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-04-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles ( (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-08-26. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-06-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
462 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 133 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 94 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 90 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 76 |
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| ENGINE | 30 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 28 |
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| SEATS | 22 |
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| STEERING | 21 |
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11037119
Date: 2026-08-21. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
11035735
Date: 2026-07-22. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
11035675
Date: 2026-07-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty
11035679
Date: 2026-07-06. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
A low-speed a clonka type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
11035732
Date: 2026-07-04. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
11034886
Date: 2026-06-16. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
11033422
Date: 2026-05-16. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Door Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
11033425
Date: 2026-05-16. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
11033241
Date: 2026-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) unit.
11032425
Date: 2026-04-17. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete