2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 1
- Fires 0
- Injuries 0
- Deaths 1
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 16.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 16.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 1 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 5.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 55.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 23V393000 was reported 227 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V053000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V694000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V117000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V457000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V668000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V393000 |
Safety Recalls (6)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V053000
- Report date
- Component:
- SEATS
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V694000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 21V117000
- Report date
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Consequence:
- The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 21V457000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 21V668000
- Report date
- Component:
- SEAT BELTS
- Consequence:
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V393000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.