repaired · 2018 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
2015 Land Rover Discovery SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-614 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Seat belts
1Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Discovery Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Discovery Sport median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Discovery Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I see the NHTSA has issued a recall against Ford 2.0L Ecoboost engines for sudden loss of power. This model of Land Rover Discovery Sport also has the same engine in it. I experience this problem with my vehicle, at low speed and when cresting hills at highway speed of 45-55mph. is there anyway…
I received my vehicle back from a technician at Pep Boys following a test drive aimed at further evaluating the need for an alignment while in operation. The technician subsequently advised me that my vehicle required new tires and an alignment. However, my vehicle entered a reduced-power mode…
Intake Camshaft Variable Cam Timing Actuator failed while driving. Vehicle engine stopped running, I had to make an emergency stop on the freeway. Vehicle had a check engine light on when stopped. Vehicle was inspected at an independent shop and it was determined that the Intake Camshaft Variable…
Own a 2015 Discovery Sport?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.