CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (14 reports).
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls
Front control arm bolts may fail, risking crash
Certain 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles built in mid-2016 have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail because of an assembly error.
Rear license plate light may fall out, hard to see at night
The license plate illumination lamp on certain vehicles built between September 2014 and March 2016 may fall out.
Most common 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 14 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
What owners report
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, turbocharger failed at approximately 98,000 miles. Vehicle required turbocharger replacement costing over $5,000. VIN is excluded from the existing turbocharger class-action settlement because the vehicle is identified as having a BorgWarner single-scroll turbocharger. I believe the turbocharger failure may represent a premature manufacturing/design defect similar to the turbocharger failures alleged in the existing Flynn-Murphy litigation.
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the shoulder lane to avoid a crash. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a cracked chassis component that was used to secure the lower control arm for the front passengerâs side wheel. The contact was informed that the lower control arm component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approx
Vehicle engine shut down and completely lost power. Technician inspected and found intake camshaft actuator came loose from camshaft. On this vehicle it simply uses tension from the bolt torquing. There is no keyway to prevent this. Vehicle engine is destroyed. Very unsafe design.
The braking system failed, specifically a brake line rupture/failure that resulted in a complete loss of braking function. The vehicle is currently located at AAA or IAA facility, because it was totaled after an accident. The loss of braking function created an immediate and severe safety hazard. My wife was unable to stop the vehicle, which resulted in a collision with another vehicle. This placed my wife, the occupants of the other vehicle, including a child seated on the side of impact, and others on the road at significant risk of serious injury or fatality. The issue has been diagnosed by the Kansas City Land Rover Dealership as a faulty brake line rupture without warning. However, ther
My vehicle just turned 10 years old. It has a little more than 66,000 miles on it and very well maintained. It was operating fine with no issues up until the day I went to get into it last Friday. I started it up without issue, put it into drive and found that could not steer it. I actually had to have it put on a car carrier and taken to a foreign auto mechanic, who told me that I needed a completely new rack and pinion, my vehicle is not drivable. This should have been avoided had Land Rover checked the vehicle over when they were supposed to have done a complete service check on my vehicle in 2023 we combined two service checks into one as I live 2.5 hours from them. To me this is a poor
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport questions
Does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport: Front control arm bolts may fail, risking crash; Rear license plate light may fall out, hard to see at night. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (14), Power Train (14), Service Brakes (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.