2020 Land Rover Discovery problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Visibility:windshield (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (6)
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.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2021-08-26 · campaign 21V668000 · 32,687 vehicles
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.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2021-06-17 · campaign 21V457000 · 1,383 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover 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: A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607.
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.
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly 2020-01-30 · campaign 20V053000 · 34 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery vehicles. The second row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners, resulting in a seat frame with insufficient strength.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row seat frame, tightening the bolts properly, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N422.
Service bulletins (499)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-20 · E002 - 20JUL26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhaust system oxygen (o2) sensors - extended warranty
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 2026-07-06 · SSM76324 - 06JUL26 · Other
a low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. the noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 499 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Visibility/Wiper“vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the manufacturer-directed safety campaign remedy for service action n694 (windshield water leaks). the vehicle was brought in for service immediately after receiving the n694 service action notification in september 2023. the inspection found no leaks and no action was taken. two months later, in november…”
2026-07-07 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator · 44,836 mi“the contact owns a 2020 land rover discovery. the contact stated that after his wife had started the vehicle, the "charging system malfunction" warning message illuminated. the contact stated that the driver had previously experienced intermittent loss of motive power for short periods while driving. the dealer was contacted and advised that once t…”
2026-05-22 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“my mom was run over and killed by her vehicle on 5/15.…”
2026-01-15 · Visibility:windshield · 46,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 land rover discovery. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for maintenance, the contact was made aware of tsb: ssm74710 for the windshield seals. the vehicle was inspected under the tsb: ssm74710 (failed windshield seals). the contact stated that on a separate occasion, months after the repairs, water …”
2025-12-02 · Unknown Or Other“3 years ago my wife got in her car after a rain storm and center console was soaked in water. leak coming from top of the windshield. send it in for repairs. fast forward 3 years later and it's still doing the same thing. dealer said since it was repaired under a recall the first time that they wont repair it again. if its still leaking they obviou…”
2025-11-27 · Structure:body“water dripping into the cabin from the top of the windshield. water in electrical system is turning lights and other functions on and off causing dangerous driving conditions and draining the battery while parked immobilizing the vehicle …”
2025-10-01 · Power Train“defect summary: repeated water intrusion (windshield, roof rails, rear door latch) leading to electrical damage. electrical failures resulting in sudden loss of power, lighting, and infotainment. critical safety system failures including: sudden loss of steering assist and brake assist while in motion. vehicle stalling with the engine running …”
2025-02-13 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 65,799 mi“the contact owns a 2020 land rover discovery. the contact stated while making a turn and driving at 15 mph, water was leaking from the rearview mirror. the dome light on the ceiling was flashing intermittently. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 50 mph, the instrument panel screen turne…”
2024-12-10 · Visibility:windshield“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? windshield seal failed, which was supposedly inspected when i bought the vehicle 13 months ago how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? water dumped onto the many electronics in the front center of the vehicle, this could have easily …”
2024-07-20 · Unknown Or Other“driving with my children, right rear door all of a sudden opened without warning. doors were all locked. pulled over, closed the door but latch was not catching with door. it's as if nothing was holding the door in place. i had to have my 14 year old daughter hold the car door while we canceled our vacation and drove three hours back home.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.