Land Rover Discovery Sport years to avoid and best years
Newer Land Rover Discovery Sport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (21 complaints). 2019 through 2021 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2023 at 0 (from 3 complaints), and 2021 at 1 (from 4 complaints). The Land Rover Discovery Sport 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2 of 21 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2022
2023
2021
2025–26
Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Land Rover Discovery Sport. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2023 Fewest | 0 | 3 | 3 | Powertrain, Electrical system | — |
| 2022 Fewest | 0 | 4 | 2 | Electrical system, Lane departure, Back-over prevention | — |
| 2021 Fewest | 1 | 4 | 2 | Engine | — |
| 2020 → | 1 | 12 | 5 | Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine | — |
| 2019 → Most | 1 | 21 | 0 | Electrical system | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 22 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 22 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 7.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18, 235/55R19, 235/50R20, 245/45R21 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 16V274000 covers certain 2015-2016 Discovery Sport vehicles. The license plate illumination lamp may fall out, which can make the vehicle difficult to identify at night. Recall 16V889000 covers certain 2016-2017 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. Front lower control arm fasteners may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle. Recall 20V751000 covers certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to alternate speedometer and odometer units between mph and km/h without driver input.
Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2023 at 0 (from 3 complaints), and 2021 at 1 (from 4 complaints).
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (21 complaints). 2019 through 2021 are in that same range. On the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2 of 21 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Land Rover Discovery Sport owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Land Rover Discovery Sport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport years are too early to compare?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Land Rover Discovery Sport use?
Common specs cite 0W-20 with about 7.4 qt including filter; confirm for your engine in the owner’s manual.
What tire sizes fit the Discovery Sport?
OE sizes range from 235/60R18 through 245/45R21 by trim; use the door placard rather than one size for all models.
What recalls affect the Discovery Sport?
Campaigns include 16V-274 (license plate lamp), 16V-889 (front lower control arm fasteners with Evoque), and 20V-751 (instrument cluster mph/km/h software with Evoque).