NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV Safety Record
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV has not undergone federal crash testing. This means no NHTSA star ratings are available for consumers, and our computed Safety Index for this model is consequently absent. The federal record does show a light burden of post-sale issues: one recall campaign and a single owner complaint have been logged to date. This data set, while limited, constitutes the complete federal record at this time. Without crash-test results, no federal assessment of vehicle safety is available for this model year.
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving frontal air bags, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV has not been rated by NHTSA for crashworthiness. No frontal, side, or rollover tests have been conducted, leaving a significant gap in the publicly available safety profile for this model year. The vehicle does enter the federal safety record with a "Light" burden band designation, indicating a low volume of recalls and owner complaints. This classification, however, speaks only to volume and provides no insight into crash-test performance. One multi-model recall is on file, addressing a frontal airbag issue. This safety-critical system requires prompt attention from owners. A single owner complaint has been lodged, spanning three component categories, but without reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities, its impact on the overall safety assessment is minimal. No sibling model years offer adjacent crash-test data for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV have any recalls?
The single recall affecting the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV involves frontal air bags. Jaguar Land Rover North America issued a campaign covering certain 2021-2026 Discovery models, among a broader range of Land Rover vehicles, for a frontal air bag concern. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but owners should verify their VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm current remedy status.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL26V389000
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 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 D120.
Reported 2026-06-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV?
One owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV. The alleged concerns touch three components: the suspension, the electrical system, and the service brakes. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA or the manufacturer.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV?
A specific recall on the frontal air bag system for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV warrants attention. Prospective owners should verify the recall's status for any individual vehicle by checking its VIN on nhtsa.gov. This precaution is essential, as resolution for one vehicle does not confirm resolution for others.
- The 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV has no NHTSA crash-test score of any kind; NHTSA did not test this model year, and the absence of a rating is not a safety signal in either direction.
- One active recall affects this model year, targeting frontal air bags across a range of 2021-2026 Discovery vehicles; owners and buyers should verify remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging concerns with the suspension, electrical system, and service brakes; these are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects low federal-database volume for recalls and complaints; it is not a crash-safety rating and cannot be used as a substitute for star scores.
FAQ2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Discovery MHEV 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.