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2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2022 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.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Discovery Sport years?

Discovery Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 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, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Discovery Sport years to avoid →

What are the most common 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance240%
Electrical System120%
Other120%
Transmission120%

Does the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

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

22V523000Seat BeltsJuly 21, 2022 · 4,927 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

Consequence

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Rear cameras(3) no access from menu. Shows a red circle crossed out on menu. Car available for inspection. Backing vehical warning system was working in reverse, accompanied by hazard proximity beeping, but abruptly stopped working after a thorough cleaning. Suspect water in cameras which does…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 30, 2025

“Started car, placed transmission in 'reverse' and backed up into a public thoroughfare zone thinking enough time was alloted to place vehicle in 'drive' and merge into traffic. Car would not go into 'drive' nor would it go back into 'reverse' let alone 'neutral. So after realizing the car was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 17, 2026

“The roof molding strip has blown off on the freeway putting commuters at risk. This has happened on this vehicle type (discovery sport) for us, 3 times (2 on one vehicle and 1 on this VIN). With this part flying off on the freeway, other drivers swerve to miss it. I cannot stop on the freeway to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 3, 2026

“Rear cameras(3) no access from menu. Shows a red circle crossed out on menu. Car available for inspection. Backing vehical warning system was working in reverse, accompanied by hazard proximity beeping, but abruptly stopped working after a thorough cleaning. Suspect water in cameras which does…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 30, 2025

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport — common questions

Is the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 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.