2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints from NHTSA, and what they mean when you buy or insure one.

Recalls

3

Do not drive / park outside

0

Overall crash rating

Not rated

Owner complaints

4

Things to consider when insuring one

  • Driver-assist sensors come standard

    They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.

3 recalls

  • NHTSA 26V599000 · Sep 17, 2026

    electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

    The risk
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
  • NHTSA 25V016000 · Jan 17, 2025

    back over prevention: software

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    The risk
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
  • NHTSA 22V523000 · Jul 21, 2022

    seat belts: pretensioner

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

    The risk
    Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.

Crash test ratings

  • 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV 4WD

    Overall
    Not rated
    Frontal
    Not rated
    Side
    Not rated
    Rollover
    Not rated

What owners report

4 complaints to NHTSA.

  • Power train2
  • Electrical system1
  • Hydraulic1
  • Service brakes1
  • Structure1

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Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.