2026 Land Rover Discovery Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Land Rover Discovery, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal
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 driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’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.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Land Rover Discovery have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“System warning lamps -- Hill Descent, Park Fault Brake Detected, Stability Control Not Available, Brake System Fault Detected, Suspension Fault Detected, Electrical Fault Detected, Car not being able”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery (Discovery MHEV, Discovery Sport). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Automatic (S9) |
Compare Land Rover Discovery model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Land Rover Discovery model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 15 |
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 3 | 49 |
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2 | 65 |
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 35 |
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 33 |
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2 | 17 |
| 2000 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 30 |
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 13 |
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 0 | 17 |
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 48 |
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 0 | 29 |
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Land Rover Discovery | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 Land Rover Discovery | 3 | 55 |
| 2018 Land Rover Discovery | 4 | 37 |
| 2019 Land Rover Discovery | 4 | 38 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery | 6 | 18 |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery | 6 | 11 |
| 2022 Land Rover Discovery | 6 | 11 |
| 2023 Land Rover Discovery | 6 | 7 |
| 2024 Land Rover Discovery | 5 | 7 |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2026 Land Rover Discovery
How do I know if my 2026 Land Rover Discovery has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Land Rover Discovery; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Land Rover dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V389000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Land Rover models
- Range Rover961 complaints
- Range Rover Sport639 complaints
- Freelander455 complaints
- Range Rover Evoque391 complaints
- Defender309 complaints
- Discovery II226 complaints
- LR2181 complaints
- Discovery Sport178 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.