2019 Land Rover Discovery problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (7) · Visibility/Wiper (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (5)
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Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-06-01 · campaign 23V393000 · 29,861 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Risk: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2021-02-25 · campaign 21V117000 · 26,805 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2020-11-10 · campaign 20V694000 · 11,084 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 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.
Risk: If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.
Engine 2019-01-17 · campaign 19V040000 · 2,587 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.
Service bulletins (596)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-10-07 · N881 Discovery 18SEP26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Power Train 2026-08-21 · N881 Discovery 21AUG26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Power Train 2026-07-17 · N881 Discovery 17JUL26 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) software update
Power Train 2026-07-08 · N881 Discovery 16JUN26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-18 · N906v2 - 18MAY26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
body control module (bcm) does not fully meet us importation requirements. the bcm requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the us importation requirements.
Power Train 2026-05-16 · N881 Discovery 15MAY26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
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What owners report
2026-10-21 · Structure · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 land rover discovery. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. during an inspection, the technicians discovered that the fuel tank cover protectors were rusted. the contact was concerned that the driveshaft could strike the exposed fuel tank, causing a fuel leak. the manufacturer w…”
2026-06-01 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle was taken to dealership for turning off while driving. while at the dealership the truck developed a windshield leak. land rover discovery has a known issue with the windshield leaking. windshield was replaced in 2021; i was not the owner at that time. in december 2025 the dealer discovered the leak and did not repair it knowing that th…”
2026-06-01 · Electrical System · 69,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 land rover discovery. the contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing electrical failures. the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start or unlock, requiring the owner to manually unlock the vehicle with the key. tand and exterior lights independently flashed while the vehicle was parked in the middle of …”
2026-05-26 · Engine · 53,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 land rover discovery. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and an odd noise was heard. although the vehicle was able to restart, it knocked and shook very hard, rendering it no longer drivable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 19v040000…”
2026-05-25 · Engine“engine is shaking and no power at all…”
2026-05-05 · Power Train · 116,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 land rover discovery. the contact stated that when attempting to back out of a parking space, the shifter was moved to reverse; however, the shifter failed to release from reverse. the vehicle was shut off, then restarted to reset the transmission, and at which time the shifter was able to be moved. the next day, while drivi…”
2026-04-27 · Electrical System · 65,489 mi“the contact owns a 2019 land rover discovery. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the gearbox failure warning light was illuminated. the vehicle decelerated, and the steering wheel seized. the contact stated there was an abnormal ticking sound comi…”
2026-04-25 · Visibility/Wiper“this is a report of a failed remedy for safety recall n321 (recall #19v293). records confirm that this vehicle had the recall repair performed on 12/09/2020. that repair has now failed. a certified technician at the dealership has confirmed via video that the windshield bond has detached, leading to significant water intrusion. this flooding has ru…”
2026-04-24 · Electrical System“the car would not respond, yet the battery was charged. our local auto shop identified the issue as an electrical malfunction in which the entire driver's side was affected, meaning the lights nor car would turn on or activate in any way. …”
2025-12-28 · Unknown Or Other“this vehicle is mostly garaged when not on the road and has approximately 33,800 miles on it. on 12/19/2025 i parked the car in a lot while i went to an appointment in allendale, nj. it rained fairly heavily. about an hour later i returned to my vehicle and found water dripping down the inside of the left side of the front windshield and mirror …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.