repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 Land Rover DiscoveryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-393 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Land Rover Discovery has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Electrical system
8Engine
5Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility/wiper
5Latches/locks/linkages
4Power train
3Air bags
3Structure
2Steering
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 Land Rover Discovery 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 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
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
2019 vs. every other Discovery 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Land Rover Discovery safety ratings
2019 Land Rover Discovery 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 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start or unlock, requiring the owner to manually unlock the vehicle with the key. Tand and exterior lights independently…
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that when attempting to back out of a parking space, the shifter was moved to reverse; however, the shifter failed to release from reverse. The vehicle was shut off, then restarted to reset the transmission, and at which time the…
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The gearbox failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle decelerated, and the steering wheel seized. The…
Own a 2019 Discovery?
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