CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Land Rover Discovery has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (8 reports).
2018 Land Rover Discovery recalls
Rear Doors May Open While Driving, Warning Light May Fail
Certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles have a UniLatch Keyless Vehicle entry function that may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors.
High beams may not show on dashboard, raising crash risk
Certain Land Rover vehicles have an Auto High Beam system that does not show on the instrument cluster when the high beams are switched on automatically.
Trailer lights may fail with daytime running lights on
Certain vehicles have a software issue in the Body Control Module.
Emergency braking may shut off without warning, raising crash risk
The automatic emergency braking system on these vehicles may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not working.
Most common 2018 Land Rover Discovery problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
Shortly after I purchased this used 2018 Land Rover Discovery with approximately 30,700 miles, the vehicle began intermittently lurching, surging and shaking during normal driving. These symptoms began before the check-engine light illuminated. Two days after the check-engine light first appeared, the lurching and surging became noticeably worse. Approximately two minutes before the first engine shutdown, numerous warnings appeared in rapid succession, including âStability Control Not Available,â âForward Alert Not Available,â âAEB Not Available,â and âATPC Not Available.â I stopped the vehicle briefly. Approximately one minute after resuming driving, the engine unexpectedly
instrument cluster failed. I replaced fuses and still no information about the car mileage ,gas , and speed of the car can be seen . This was followed by a rain storm the day before. unlike previous issued I reported to the dealership where rain water leaked in other the console and passenger seat.
WindSheild Leaking. We bought the car in 2019 some time in October. The car had a recall in 2022 for windshield leak we had rains and we saw leakage from the front wind screen. The dealer took the car in for a few days and fixed all of it. Now coming to 2026 - we see the same issue. I know its been 7 yrs but this seems to be a defect which was not fixed properly the 1st time when we bought the car. We went to the dealer and they said this cannot be covered under warranty. There are many customer complaints on the same issue if you google on the internet.
This vehicle has an active water intrusion from the headliner above the windshield due to windshield bonding and body seal failure. Water is dripping down and entering the dashboard area and shorting electrical control modules behind the media/glove box and media console. Each time the media/glove box is opened, the HVAC system shorts and forces the defrost system to activate involuntarily. The vehicle also exhibits Park Brake Fault warnings, delayed and intermittent no-start conditions, brake fluid loss, and electrical instability. This is an active electrical short inside federally regulated safety systems, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. The defect is progressive and continues to
Water began leaking into car from front windshield while driving on 11/25/2025. Air whistling noises present also. Safety risk of injury from windshield failure. Repair person says risk for windshield coming off when driving or if involved in collision. Possibly related to recall N221 Land Rover Discovery SE 2018. Had Koch 33 perform assessment and they reproduced water and air leak and determined windshield is loose and not adhered. Erie Insurance says not covered and it is "wear and tear." No warning lamps or other symptoms prior to failure. Fearful of windshield coming loose/off if involved in crash and fearful that the water may be affecting the electrical system of internal ligh
2018 Land Rover Discovery questions
Does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery: Rear Doors May Open While Driving, Warning Light May Fail; High beams may not show on dashboard, raising crash risk; Trailer lights may fail with daytime running lights on; Emergency braking may shut off without warning, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (8), Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Land Rover Discovery 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.