repaired · 2018 Q2
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Land Rover Discovery SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-274 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Engine2 crash/fire/injury
13Power train2 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Structure
6Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Suspension
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 2 |
| Power train | 13 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 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
2016 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 2016 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.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, turbocharger failed at approximately 98,000 miles. Vehicle required turbocharger replacement costing over $5,000. VIN is excluded from the existing turbocharger class-action settlement because the vehicle is identified as having a BorgWarner single-scroll…
My 2016 Jaguar Land Rover Discovery Sport is displaying a CHECK ENGINE light. After having it seen by mechanics I'm told the Turbo-Manifold is faulty-CRACKED-and must be replaced, not safe to drive. It demonstrates by having noxious fumes enter the cabin, causing ill effects-not operable subject to…
Crankshaft pulley and Crankshaft had a manufactured defect that caused the pulley to brake into pieces while standing at a stop intersection, multiple pieces of metal were projected towards the radiator, water pump, passenger wheel, serpentine belt, battery and other components causing considerable…
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