repaired · 2019 Q3
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 Land Rover Discovery SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-087 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Power train
8Engine
6Fuel/propulsion system
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Back over prevention
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 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.
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
2018 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
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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In owners' words
What Discovery Sport owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I continue to have an intermittent issue with my car throwing itself into park. It happened once in 2024, 2025 but now three times in the last two weeks. This is becoming incredibly unsafe as while driving the car puts itself into park while in motion. The insurance company will not repair due to…
While driving approximately 30 mph in June 2024, my 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport unexpectedly displayed Gearbox Fault and Brake Fault warnings and shifted itself into Park while the vehicle was moving. The vehicle became immobilized in the roadway and could not be shifted out of Park for an…
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact…
Own a 2018 Discovery Sport?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.