no report yet
Propulsion system: dc/dc converter
NewRisk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2020 Land Rover Discovery SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-668 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Service brakes
1Tires
1Lane departure
1Suspension
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 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.
no report yet
Propulsion system: dc/dc converter
NewRisk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Front: retractor
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer
Risk. The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: software
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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
2020 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport safety ratings
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV 4wd in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Discovery Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I feel unsafe in vehicle at times when driving. the vehicle stalls sometime when taking off after you have stopped at a light and press on gas it sort of hesitates then goes. I had someone else test it out and they say the same thing, also purchased vehicle from Carvana and dont think they…
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle independently decelerated and lost motive power. In addition, the check engine…
Manufacturer confirmed this VIN number should be included in prior recall compaings related to all electrical, a/c unit, and “infotainment in-control” software for vehicle.
Own a 2020 Discovery Sport?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.