2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (272)
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.
Electrical System 2026-03-10 · SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Other
smart key deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
Electrical System 2025-12-12 · TUCC_DEC2025_39 · Other
a battery warning light on and or electrical system failure message is displayed on instrument cluster.
Power Train 2025-10-14 · JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil illuminated.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-29 · SSM76386 - 29AUG25 · Other
body and comfort (hmi) can related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
Suspension 2025-06-14 · TUCC_JUN2025_57 · Other
there is a knocking type noise from the front of the vehicle while driving on rough roads.
Power Train 2025-06-13 · TUCC_JUN2025_46 · Other
mil on instrument cluster.
Showing the 6 most recent of 272 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-15 · Steering“i am submitting this complaint regarding repeated power steering failures involving our 2019 land rover discovery sport se, which have raised serious concerns about the safety of this vehicle and the risk posed to my family. on november 18, 2025, our vehicle was involved in a collision with a deer. following the accident, it underwent extensive re…”
2026-08-21 · Service Brakes“component: driver-front flexible brake hose (service brake hydraulic system), and the brake fluid level warning system. what happened: while my daughter was driving at approximately 25 mph and braking normally, the brake pedal sank progressively to the floor over about five seconds. the vehicle continued moving and did not slow as commanded during…”
2026-07-05 · Electrical System“driving 80 mph on an la freeway with children, "gearbox fault" message, total loss of engine power, forced to coast to the shoulder.…”
2025-11-21 · Engine“went on reverse vehicle shut off …”
2025-08-14 · Power Train“it was not prior dash lights or warnings. i was driving and out of nowhere a light i never saw before in the dash went off. it said “gearbox failed”. then a minute later the car shutdown. diagnostic: the transmission was dead. thanks god i was near my home and i stopped in the driveway. i don’t know what could happen in the middle of the highway …”
2025-07-28 · Power Train“transmission stop working suddenly, no lights on, the car just stopped in the middle of the road. turbo system cause sudden acceleration . heat shields get rusty and break.…”
2025-07-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving on the highway, my 2010 land rover discovery sport stalled at 30 miles mph in traffic. this is the 3rd time same issue happened in 12 months. 3/2024 driving on highway car would not go over 30 mph and felt like it would stall. had car towed to dealership for service. service could not recreate issue, gave car back after 4 weeks. …”
2025-07-14 · Power Train“on my discovery sport hse 2019 the engine light came on first. i made sure the gas cap was tightly secured. after a couple of days, upon starting the car, there became a rough sounding startup. the car began to turn off when stopped at red lights. i turned eco mode thinking that it was the problem. the car began to also slow up after a couple of d…”
2025-05-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle often on its own, slows down on the highway, while driving and will no longer accelerate. very scary and dangerous i have to take my feet completely off the gas and try to press the gas to accelerate which after a few of these efforts i can finally pick up speed again. this has been happening since purchased, no recalls are seen and mechani…”
2025-02-25 · Power Train“1. my land rover switched between gears systematically from the drive state to the neutral state which resulted in a complete stop. jaguar land rover dealer in rancho mirage and riverside said they can inspect it. 2. was merging the traffic intersection with my mom [xxx] and the car stalled from driving and went to the neutral state which halted…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.