no report yet
Propulsion system: dc/dc converter
NewRisk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2021 Land Rover Discovery SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 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 September 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
2Power train
1Electrical system
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 · 2023 Q3
Front: retractor
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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
2021 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
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport safety ratings
2021 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.
Major misfires in the engine cylinders at 56800 miles. I bought the car from Willis Auto in Des Moines Ia in October of 2021 Brand new. I am the one and only driver/owner of this vehicle. I came out of my home in Omaha Ne on or about [XXX], to which I attempted to drive my vehicle. The car engine…
The vehicle has a transmission problem. The vehicle will shut off at a stop and will come out of gear. I have been sitting at a traffic light and when the light turns green the car will not move (it goes back into neutral). When this happens I have to turn the engine off and restart the car before…
Own a 2021 Discovery Sport?
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