2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 0
- Fires 0
- Injuries 0
- Deaths 0
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 | 4 | 40.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 1 | 10.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 10.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 10.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 30.0% | 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 26V248000 was reported 459 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V457000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V668000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V248000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V389000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V458000 |
Safety Recalls (5)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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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 26V248000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V389000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V458000
- Report date
- Component:
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Consequence:
- A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.
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.