CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (6 reports).
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls
DC-DC converter can fail, causing loss of drive power
The DC-DC converter, which charges the 12-volt system, may malfunction after an electrical overload during high power demand.
Loss of Drive Power and Lighting Risk
Certain mild-hybrid vehicles can experience a fault in the DC-DC converter when electrical demand is high.
Seat Belt Retractors May Fail to Secure Child Seats
The automatic locking retractors in some seat belts may deactivate early, so a child restraint system may not stay properly secured in the vehicle.
Speedometer May Randomly Switch Between MPH and KM/H
The instrument cluster software can randomly switch the speedometer and odometer between miles per hour and kilometers per hour without any action by the driver.
Electrical Short Can Cause Fire; Software Update Fixes It
The 48-volt electrical system may experience an overload that fails a MOSFET component in the DC-DC converter, causing an electrical short circuit.
Most common 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
Car randomly decelerates at any given speed at random times, car will flash D for drive gear on the dash then resume to normal. RPM will drop then return to normal. Presented issue to Land Rover Jacksonville multiple instances . No issues detected. Car getting stuck in gear. Car jerks for a moment. Car flashes in D and R gear and jerks.
The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that the electrical fault message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the software update needed to be performed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The engine timing chain, timing chain tensioner, and chain guides failed/stretched prematurely at 54,715 miles. The parts are currently installed in the vehicle / available for inspection upon request. Premature failure or slipping of the timing chain tensioner can cause the engine to misfire, skip timing, or fail catastrophically without warning while driving. A sudden loss of engine power or sudden engine stall at highway speeds creates an immediate crash hazard and leaves the vehicle disabled in active traffic. Yes, the issue was diagnosed and confirmed by Land Rover Allentown (service visit on 07/17/2026 at 54,715 miles), which confirmed engine noise/timing chain wear requiring full as
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 inspected this car because the first day it was delivered I had smelled gas or burning inside the car cabin which burned my eyes like fumes. Took it to shop and it was there the entire time during the time when you can return vehicle to carvana if you change your mind. I sent work to Carvana this happened which they should have known anyway that if at Landrover during the time I was suppose to check car o
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 of the tire. The original ones that I have issues with are 235/55/R19. I bought 2 new ones which I am not sure the year on those but same brand and they did the same thing plus wear. It was 2 years ago that I bought the new ones and only 10,349 miles. That doesnât seem right. Something is wrong with these tires.
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport questions
Does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport: DC-DC converter can fail, causing loss of drive power; Loss of Drive Power and Lighting Risk; Seat Belt Retractors May Fail to Secure Child Seats; Speedometer May Randomly Switch Between MPH and KM/H; Electrical Short Can Cause Fire; Software Update Fixes It. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (6), Electrical System (5), Power Train (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.