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2020 · Land Rover

Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

2 safety recalls. 11 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2020 Discovery Sport · cruise control
When trying to accelerate at a light turning left while on coming traffic is coming tries to accelerate and car didn’t want to move. Took foot off the gas and didn’t again. The car finally moved if not there is a potential accident. Also went up a street on hill. Turned right…
11/09/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11554264.0
2020 Discovery Sport · tires
I have had cars since I was 16. The tires have never worn the way they are wear. I bought a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The tires that came with it are the pirelli scorpion. There are chunks that come out of the tread or look like they are on the verge in the middle section…
10/07/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11691838.0
2020 Discovery Sport · body
Roof side rail bars flew off when on the freeway. Car parts should not be flying off a car if made correctly could have hit another car causing an accident. No warning messages. Has not been inspected but have pictures.
07/28/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11604930.0
2020 Discovery Sport · other
The blind spot monitoring system randomly turns itself off. I don’t always notice it but multiple times, I’ve gone to change lanes only to realize there’s a car in my blind spot but the BSM system isn’t on anymore.
07/26/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11476023.0

Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 20V683000 05/11/2020

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles

An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
severe NHTSA 20V751000 03/12/2020

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles

The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.

Common questions

Is the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Land Rover Discovery Sport has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 11 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Land Rover. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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