2021 Land Rover Discovery Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (9 reports).

6Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Land Rover Discovery recalls

DC-DC converter can fail, causing loss of drive power

Recall 26V599Sep 17, 202623,677 vehicles affected

The DC-DC converter, which charges the 12-volt system, may malfunction after an electrical overload during high power demand.

Rearview Camera May Fail to Display, Reducing Visibility

Recall 26V458Jul 16, 202615,535 vehicles affected

Water may not drain away from the rearview camera because there are not enough drain holes.

Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 26V389Jun 12, 2026250,857 vehicles affected

A corroded connector in the driver's air bag clockspring can keep the front air bag from deploying as designed.

Loss of Drive Power and Lighting Risk

Recall 26V248Apr 17, 2026170,169 vehicles affected

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

Recall 21V668Aug 26, 202132,687 vehicles affected

The automatic locking retractors in some seat belts may deactivate early, so a child restraint system may not stay properly secured in the vehicle.

Loose Battery Ground Can Cause Sudden Power Loss

Recall 21V457Jun 17, 20211,383 vehicles affected

A loose connection between the battery ground stud and the chassis can cause various electrical faults, which may lead to a loss of electrical power or the vehicle shutting down while driving.

Most common 2021 Land Rover Discovery problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train4
Steering1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2026-08-19, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer retrieved several fault codes associated with the power supply failure and DC Converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired because there was no repair available for the DC-DC converter failure. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made awa
2026-06-04, Electrical System
2021 Land Rover Discovery 48V mild hybrid (MHEV). Recurring 12V system failures: repeated depleted/dead 12V batteries and no-start events. The 12V battery has failed and been replaced three times during my ownership (two documented at a franchised Land Rover dealer and an independent shop), plus a prior replacement under the previous owner per the vehicle history report. Symptoms: the vehicle will not start without a jump, repeated low-battery and SOS/telematics warnings, blank infotainment display, and full battery depletion after the vehicle sits unused for as little as 3 days, even with a battery maintainer in use. Dealer cloud diagnosis confirmed two contributing faults. First, elevate
2026-05-12, Electrical System
Supplement / update to prior NHTSA complaints regarding my 2021 Land Rover Discovery MHEV (VIN: [XXX] y prior complaints, Jaguar Land Rover has issued Recall 26V248 for DC/DC converter failure leading to loss of propulsion in 2021–2024 Land Rover Discovery MHEV vehicles. My vehicle experienced the same real-world failure condition: sudden loss of propulsion in traffic with my children in the vehicle. Jaguar Land Rover corporate has stated my VIN is not included in the recall population despite my vehicle being a 2021 Discovery MHEV and experiencing the same defect condition. I am submitting additional documentary evidence from Jaguar Land Rover Portland showing that during the repair pro
2026-04-18, Electrical System
I am filing a safety complaint regarding a sudden and complete loss of power event while driving my 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The vehicle experienced a DC-DC converter failure with no warning, resulting in a sudden shutdown. The engine lost power, critical systems went offline, and I was unable to shift the vehicle into neutral. The vehicle became immobilized in active traffic, creating a dangerous situation. This incident occurred without warning and left me with no ability to safely move the vehicle out of traffic or rely on normal emergency functions. This presents a serious safety hazard to both the driver and others on the road. The vehicle has been at the dealership since mid-Januar
2026-01-02, Electrical System
While driving my 2021 Land Rover Discovery (MHEV) in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly displayed an “Electrical system fault – Stop safely” warning. Immediately after the warning, the vehicle lost power and shut down, leaving me stalled in traffic with no ability to safely move the vehicle out of the roadway. There was no prior warning, no gradual degradation, and no driver-caused condition. The shutdown appeared to be related to the 48-volt mild-hybrid electrical system, possibly involving the DC-DC converter or battery management system, which disabled critical vehicle functions. This failure created an immediate safety hazard. I was at risk of being rear-ended and had limited a

2021 Land Rover Discovery questions

Does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery: DC-DC converter can fail, causing loss of drive power; Rearview Camera May Fail to Display, Reducing Visibility; Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Loss of Drive Power and Lighting Risk; Seat Belt Retractors May Fail to Secure Child Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (9), Unknown Or Other (4), Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Land Rover Discovery has been fixed?

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