2020 Land Rover Discovery
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
9 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the manufacturer-directed safety campaign remedy for Service Action N694 (Windshield Water Leaks).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Had recall completed one month ago to correct ground wire location. Two days ago the auto start/ stop activating while in a drive through, the warning lights came on where all safety features were disabled. Gear shifter blinking in "D".
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-04
Also filed under Engine and power train
Engine
4 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the navigation system screen went blank. The vehicle randomly failed to start. The Land Rover logo was on the screen.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-12
Also filed under Back over prevention
Power train
3 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
Structure
3 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing dashboard and body.
Visibility
2 of 19 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-04-20Seats20V053000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery vehicles. The second row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners, resulting in a seat frame with insufficient strength.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row seat frame, tightening the bolts properly, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
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2020-12-17Electrical system20V694000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
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2021-04-07Exterior lighting21V117000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
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2021-08-10Electrical system21V457000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607.
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2021-10-20Seat belts21V668000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
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2023-07-26Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages23V393000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V053000 · Seats
- Recall 20V694000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V117000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 21V457000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V668000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V393000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
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- Is the 2020 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Discovery?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.