- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 20
- combined
Open recalls on record
2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Complaints citing a crash
- 0
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
2 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 22V523000high
Safety restraint issue
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Consequence
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
- 25V016000high
Backup camera software issue
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
19
City
23
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 437 g/mi
How this compares
At 20 MPG combined, the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranks 5th of 5 small SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2023 — 2 MPG short of the 22 MPG median for that group.
That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,800, $350 more than the $3,450 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $19,000, a $1,750 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 437 grams per mile — about 6.6 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
3 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 3
- Total
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
Most reported components
- STRUCTURE1
- ENGINE1
- BRAKES1
Normal Range
3 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport, newest first.
- Recall
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive type
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
19
City
23
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,800
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
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Adjacent model years
All Land Rover Discovery Sport yearsSystems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.