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2021 Land Rover Discovery

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls5
Complaints10
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Land Rover Discovery

5 recalls
10 complaints
21 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
10
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V457000high

    Battery sensor problem

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    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.

  • 21V668000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    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.

  • 26V248000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

  • 26V389000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

  • 26V458000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.

Consumer complaints

10 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

10
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL4
  • ENGINE4
  • FUEL SYSTEM1
  • STEERING1

Normal Range

10 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)4
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)4
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive type
4-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

22

Hwy

21

Comb

Annual cost
$3,550
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Land Rover Discovery problems

128 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V458000

    A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V389000

    An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 26V248000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V668000

    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 21V457000

    A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.