2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport 7 Seat
Safety ratings
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (4)
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARECampaign 21V117000 · 25/02/2021
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
- ENGINECampaign 19V040000 · 17/01/2019
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYCampaign 20V694000 · 10/11/2020
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
Risk: If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELCampaign 23V393000 · 01/06/2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Risk: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- ENGINE8
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
- POWER TRAIN5
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
- SERVICE BRAKES2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
Read individual complaints (21 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 11/21/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Went on reverse vehicle shut off
- 09/05/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
While waiting at a light in 2022 our 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport did not allow gear shift movement warning showed Gearbox alert we had to turn the car off & sit in the middle of traffic. It finally allowed gearshift to work & we then took it to Land Rover in Frisco,TX. Dealership permanently turned off the automatic auto stop/start function & stated they fixed the issue. Now in 2023 we have the same alert with ATPC with no stabilization & gearbox problems.
- 09/03/2023· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When traveling the car does not accelerate properly sometimes losing power. Feels like engine might turn off. But removing foot from accelerator (gas pedal), then reapply, gets engine to respond, but very slowly. No warning messages.
- 08/26/2024· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Left rear Door Latching Mechanism. While the vehicle was in motion/operation the left rear door flew open. also there was no warning indication on the dashboard that the door had become open. the driver and the rear passenger who was sitting in the right rear could of been seriously injured. There are bulletins about this happening with other Land Rover and Jaguar Products. Vehicle is at the Dealership having the defect part replaced. NO.
- 08/21/2026· SERVICE BRAKES
COMPONENT: Driver-front flexible brake hose (service brake hydraulic system), and the brake fluid level warning system. WHAT HAPPENED: While my daughter was driving at approximately 25 mph and braking normally, the brake pedal sank progressively to the floor over about five seconds. The vehicle continued moving and did not slow as commanded during that time. Braking was obtained only after the pedal had reached the floor. She pumped the pedal several times and was able to bring the vehicle to a stop and park it. Brake fluid was leaking underneath. WARNING PRIOR TO FAILURE: None. No brake warning lamp or message of any kind appeared before or during the failure. The driver had no warning. She shut the vehicle off. Approximately twenty minutes later she restarted it, and only then did a brake fluid warning appear. The vehicle had been driven normally earlier that same day, including on the expressway, with no soft pedal, no increased pedal travel and no symptoms of any kind. CONFIRMED BY A DEALER: Yes. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, which diagnosed a failed driver-front flexible brake hose and replaced it. The dealer stated the hose was "torn open" and that the main leak was located where the flexible hose meets its metal fitting. AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION: No. The technician discarded the failed hose and took no photographs, so the failed part no longer exists. INSPECTED BY MANUFACTURER, POLICE OR INSURANCE: No. HOW SAFETY WAS PUT AT RISK: A brake hose separated at its crimped metal fitting with no prior symptoms, on a vehicle serviced at authorized dealers throughout its life, and the vehicle gave the driver no warning of the fluid loss until the following ignition cycle, after she had already stopped. This happened at 25 mph. The same failure at highway speed, with no warning to the driver, could have had a very different outcome.
- 08/19/2024· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
08/19/24 Monday Time: 3:05 pm Picking up daughter from school car completely stop while driving around traffic, started beeping, shift gear knob went down on its own and car stopped in front of school traffic almost causing an accident where I could have been hit. No warning symbol came on or anything. 08/15/24 Thursday Time: 5:45-5:50 Wife was on her way to work and was on the feeder about to be getting on the freeway and car did the same thing almost causing an accident with her over the same issue. This has happened a few time’s already and truly fear for my families life and mine as well.
- 08/14/2025· POWER TRAIN
It was not prior dash lights or warnings. I was driving and out of nowhere a light I never saw before in the dash went off. It said “Gearbox Failed”. Then a minute later the car shutdown. Diagnostic: the transmission was dead. Thanks God I was near my home and I stopped in the driveway. I don’t know what could happen in the middle of the highway at high speed. They also found the heat seals covering the muffler and the turbo system. Broken and loose. Worst brand ever.
- 08/12/2023· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When traveling the car does not accelerate properly sometimes losing power.
- 07/28/2025· POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Transmission stop working suddenly, no lights ON, the car just stopped in the middle of the road. Turbo system cause sudden acceleration . Heat shields get rusty and break.
- 07/23/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving on the highway, my 2010 Land Rover Discovery Sport stalled at 30 miles mph in traffic. This is the 3rd time same issue happened in 12 months. 3/2024 driving on highway car would not go over 30 mph and felt like it would stall. Had car towed to dealership for service. Service could not recreate issue, gave car back after 4 weeks. as soon as I got on the highway the car stalled. This time all the warnings on dashboard lit up and car completely stalled. Had car towed back for service. 3/2024 car making a loud whinning/whirring sound that got louder over 45 minutes of highway driving. Sent in for service and service could not recreate the issue. 7/22/25 car stalled at 30 mph while in left lane traffic on highway. Numerous cars behind me swerved to avoid me and honked horns. I was very lucky not to be hit from behind all three times this issue occurred. Car currently in for service. 6/13/24 service replaced fuel rail pressure sensor due to internal fail. Updated PCM software, cleared codes. turbo boost bar reaches approx 1 bar and then drops off. heard air leak when boost lost. found intake air duct from throttle body to intercooler disconnected due to broken hose clamp. replaced clamp, refit duct, cleared codes. service notes say road tested but the mileage in on 5/16 was the same as the mileage out on 6/13/24. How is this not classified as a recall with so many reports of the same exact issue? Note all the reports on this site share the same VIN details ( Country and Manufacturing Facility )
- 07/14/2025· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
On my Discovery Sport HSE 2019 the engine light came on first. I made sure the gas cap was tightly secured. After a couple of days, upon starting the car, there became a rough sounding startup. The car began to turn off when stopped at red lights. I turned ECO mode thinking that it was the problem. The car began to also slow up after a couple of days while driving to work... no matter how far I pressed the gas pedal - it would only go 10mph. The display went haywire with warnings so I pulled over to read the display. The display showed, Stability Control Not Available', 'Gearbox Faulty', 'Parking Beak Faulty', 'ATPC Not Available'. At his point I turned the car off and tried to start it up again. However, I could not turn the dial to place the gear in park, drive, reverse or neutral. I had to get my car towed. The gears were locked. This car is problematic and dangerous. I see most people in this forum have stated that their Discovery Sport just stopped while driving and almost caused what could have been some serious accidents.
- 07/05/2026· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving 80 MPH on an LA freeway with children, "gearbox fault" message, total loss of engine power, forced to coast to the shoulder.
- 06/20/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. A charging system fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V694000 (Electrical System). The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,008.
- 05/27/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle often on its own, slows down on the highway, while driving and will no longer accelerate. Very scary and dangerous I have to take my feet completely off the gas and try to press the gas to accelerate which after a few of these efforts I can finally pick up speed again. This has been happening since purchased, no recalls are seen and mechanics are unable to diagnose.
- 05/23/2021· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving on the highway with the eco system engaged when you need to excelletate the car hesitated and comes to an almost stop until you click it out of eco drive I just completed the last recall which was almost the same thing
- 04/23/2020· SERVICE BRAKESCrash
BRAKES TO DONE FUNCTION PROPERLY! THERE IS CONTINUAL DRAG AND NOT COASTING DUE TO BRAKE ISSUE. HAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE CAR SLIDE 5 CAR LENGTHS WOULD NOT STOP. CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND NEEDS TO BE PUT INTO PARK AND RESTARTS WHEN HITTING BRAKE QUICKLY, HAPPENS ON FREEWAY VERY DANGEROUS. HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKES AT 9K MILES NOW NEEDS ALL 4 BRAKE PADS AGAIN AT 15K MILES. SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AN ISSUES AND STATES THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND WANTS $1200 EACH TIME FOR BRAKES. DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY CAR SLIDES AND FISHTAILS RATHER THAN STOPS SMOOTHLY WHEN QUICKLY BRAKING. THEY DID NOT EVEN PUT NOTES IN THE SERVICE INVOICE ON WHAT I HAD DESCRIBED. VERY CONCERNED ANOTHER ACCIDENT WILL TAKE PLACE NOT TO MENTION THE CONSTANT COST FOR THIS. I HAVE ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP AND CAR EXPERT IN WRITING STATING THAT THERE IS ISSUES WITH BRAKE SYSTEM.
- 04/19/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unable to lock vehicle due to hood sensor going bad. Even if we disable still not able to lock the car which if was my only car and I went to the store you couldn’t go to another store and make sure your groceries are safe. Try to lock the car and the alarm goes off at random hours
- 04/19/2023· STRUCTURE
Rear hatch body welds have failed causing a rattle. The dealership took it apart and placed some foam and sound deadening material. But I was told if the problem was to reoccur, I would have to take it to a body shop.
- 03/15/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE BLUETOOTH. WHEN ON A PHONE CALL SOMETIMES THE PERSON I AM SPEAKING WITH HEARS A LOUD HORN WHILE I'M DRIVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN I AM MAKING A TURN. I HAVE PUT IT IN THE SHOP TWICE WHERE I WAS TOLD IT JUST NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE SECOND TIME WHICH WAS A WEEK AGO I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE BETWEEN IPHONE 11'S AND LAND ROVER
- 02/25/2025· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1. My land Rover switched between gears systematically from the drive state to the neutral state which resulted in a complete stop. Jaguar Land Rover Dealer in Rancho Mirage and Riverside said they can inspect it. 2. Was merging the traffic intersection with my mom [XXX] and the car stalled from driving and went to the neutral state which halted in the intersection. I was lucky enough that no cars were behind to rear end me. I had to move my gear shift manually from drive to neutral and then back to drive. 3.There are records/forums with consumers claiming the same mishap with the Lander Rover Discovery Sport I'm having. Although, the dealer claims it's an isolated event. 4. Dealer advised me to tow my vehicle to the dealership to be diagnosed on 02/28 (Fri). Yet to be inspected. I am without a vehicle as I'm fearful of driving it. 5. When the vehicle halted, it prompted my HUD with a 'select gear to maneuver.' In which, the only way to resolve the issue was to turn manually swap gears back to drive, as the system malfunctioned. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- 01/28/2025· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2019 discovery sport. The turbo charger suddenly failed at 62,000 miles. No prior warning before losing power and loud whining noise began lucky to get to the side of the freeway safely. I Had the turbo charger replaced with new OEM parts by authorized Range Rover repair facility. Cost of new turbo $3565.82 labor cost $720. Total $4285.82 After reviews of multiple complaints by others with this problem just after warranty expired I am surprised that no recall or replacement offer by the manufacturer that still sells this vehicle without telling buyers of this being common failure and not covered. Last Range Rover I will ever buy.