The most-reported Discovery Sport run is SALCR2FX8KH (2019 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Engine problems make up 23% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for Discovery Sport model years 2015–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has 35 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 28% of every Discovery Sport complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALCR2FX8KH•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALCR2FX6KH•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALCP2FX0KH•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| SALCT2FX1NH•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| SALCP2FX2LH•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| SALCR2FX9KH•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALCP2FX2KH•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALCJ2FXXLH•••••• | 2020 | 1 | — | |
| SALCJ2FX1PH•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| SALCP2FX1KH•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALCR2FXXKH•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALCP2FX4KH•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
Each of the other 23 Discovery Sport runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 51 Discovery Sport VINs so far, most often 2020, 2018, 2019 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Land Rover Discovery Sport the gap between build years is 1.6×: a 2019 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 2020 | 13 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 22 | 14 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 23% of everything Land Rover Discovery Sport owners report: Engine, 17 of 46 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | — | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 15 recall campaigns on the Land Rover Discovery Sport; the 6 below cover build years 2015 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V599000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter | 2020–2024 |
| 22V523000 | Seat Belts:pretensioner | 2022–2023 |
| 21V668000 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 2020–2021 |
| 16V889000 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 2016–2017 |
| 16V274000 | Exterior Lighting | 2015–2016 |
| 25V705000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 2025 |
26V599000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2020: 6 years on the road before the recall.
The Discovery Sport against its rivals
The Discovery Sport draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Honda CR-V 3.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 46 | 35 | 4.3% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Honda CR-V | 14,848 | 4,017 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 46 reports on the Land Rover Discovery Sport, 4.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Land Rover Discovery Sport | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 46 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 2 (4.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (2.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Land Rover Discovery Sport share of that is 46 complaints over 35 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Land Rover Discovery Sport VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 46 NHTSA complaints from 35 Discovery Sport runs and 15 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Discovery Sport production run has the most complaints?
SALCR2FX8KH, a 2019 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Discovery Sport run has 1.3.
Which Discovery Sport years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2021 lightest at 1.
Does the Discovery Sport get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the Discovery Sport against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Discovery Sport complaints involve a crash?
4.3% of 46 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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