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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

22

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Discovery Sport years?

Discovery Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted67 complaints2015: 18 complaints2016: 67 complaints2017: 61 complaints2018: 36 complaints2019: 36 complaints2020: 22 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 7 complaints
Discovery Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine627%
Electrical System314%
Transmission29%
Other29%
Speed Control29%
Body & Structure29%
Steering15%
Brakes15%
Driver Assistance15%
Suspension15%
Tires & Wheels15%

Does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V248000Electrical SystemApril 17, 2026 · 170,169 units

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 (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the 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.

21V668000Seat BeltsAugust 26, 2021 · 32,687 units

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.

20V751000Electrical SystemDecember 3, 2020 · 23 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.

20V683000Electrical SystemNovember 5, 2020 · 3,048 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I drive a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, which was serviced over three months. The certified dealership replaced the head gasket, fuel injectors, cylinder heads, and starter engines. The car was less than three years old and had never had any issues before service. The car had a sweet burning…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 13, 2023 · fire

“I drive a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, which was serviced over three months. The certified dealership replaced the head gasket, fuel injectors, cylinder heads, and starter engines. The car was less than three years old and had never had any issues before service. The car had a sweet burning…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 13, 2023 · fire

“when our car got rear ended at 50 mph the PLASTIC rear bumper did nothing to help us as it shattered and became a projectile in a crash please tell land rover to replace it with a metal bumper”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 27, 2022 · crash

“I drive a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, which was serviced over three months. The certified dealership replaced the head gasket, fuel injectors, cylinder heads, and starter engines. The car was less than three years old and had never had any issues before service. The car had a sweet burning…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 13, 2023 · fire

“When trying to accelerate at a light turning left while on coming traffic is coming tries to accelerate and car didn’t want to move. Took foot off the gas and didn’t again. The car finally moved if not there is a potential accident. Also went up a street on hill. Turned right and stop sign…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 1, 2022

2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport — common questions

Is the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2020 Discovery Sport problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (6 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Discovery Sport years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Discovery Sport years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2015. The cleanest record among Discovery Sport years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.