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2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Discovery Sport years?

Discovery Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Discovery Sport years to avoid →

What are the most common 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine229%
Transmission229%
Electrical System114%
Other114%
Steering114%

Does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The vehicle has a transmission problem. The vehicle will shut off at a stop and will come out of gear. I have been sitting at a traffic light and when the light turns green the car will not move (it goes back into neutral). When this happens I have to turn the engine off and restart the car before…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 1, 2021

“Major misfires in the engine cylinders at 56800 miles. I bought the car from Willis Auto in Des Moines Ia in October of 2021 Brand new. I am the one and only driver/owner of this vehicle. I came out of my home in Omaha Ne on or about [XXX], to which I attempted to drive my vehicle. The car engine…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 6, 2024

“The ignition does not turn on or the car will not power on with the key. The car has been at the dealership for a month and they have been unable to repair what is clearly an electronic problem with the vehicle. The power button in the ignition does not power up and the vehicle does not start.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 29, 2022

“The ignition does not turn on or the car will not power on with the key. The car has been at the dealership for a month and they have been unable to repair what is clearly an electronic problem with the vehicle. The power button in the ignition does not power up and the vehicle does not start.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 29, 2022

“The ignition does not turn on or the car will not power on with the key. The car has been at the dealership for a month and they have been unable to repair what is clearly an electronic problem with the vehicle. The power button in the ignition does not power up and the vehicle does not start.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 29, 2022

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport — common questions

Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 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.