NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport MHEV Safety Record
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 Sport MHEV has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its safety profile without star ratings or a computed Safety Index. The federal record shows a Light recall and complaint burden band, with a single active recall campaign addressing frontal air bags. One owner complaint is noted, though its specifics remain unverified. These data points reflect an untested status for the Discovery Sport MHEV; they do not indicate either a safety endorsement or a deficiency. The absence of crash-test results simply confirms the vehicle was not evaluated under the NHTSA program.
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport MHEV has not been 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 Sport MHEV?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport MHEV enters the federal safety record as a new vehicle, presenting no NHTSA crash-test data for evaluation. This lack of testing precludes any star ratings or rollover risk assessment. The vehicle currently carries a "Light" recall and complaint burden band, indicating a low volume of reported issues. One recall has been issued, pertaining to the frontal airbag system. This specific recall affects a broad spectrum of Jaguar Land Rover products across multiple model years, suggesting a potential systemic issue with a component or design shared by various models, rather than a defect exclusive to the 2026 Discovery Sport MHEV. A single unverified owner complaint has been filed, citing concerns across suspension, electrical, and brake components. This complaint reports no associated crash, fire, injury, or fatality. The "Light" burden band reflects only the volume of reported incidents and should not be interpreted as an indicator of crash performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport MHEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Discovery Sport MHEV is covered by one recall targeting frontal air bags. The campaign spans a broad multi-year, multi-model population that includes certain 2022-2026 Land Rover vehicles. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided for this campaign, but owners should verify current remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
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 Sport MHEV?
One unverified owner allegation has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, touching three components: the suspension, the electrical system, and the service brakes. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that report. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport MHEV?
Prospective owners of this model year should verify the frontal air bag recall has been remedied on any individual vehicle via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase.
- The 2026 Discovery Sport MHEV has no NHTSA crash-test score, no Safety Index, and no star ratings for any category, because NHTSA has not tested this model year.
- One active recall covers frontal air bags on this model year as part of a broader Jaguar Land Rover campaign; owners should verify remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One unverified complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with alleged concerns touching the suspension, electrical system, and service brakes, and reporting no crash, fire, injury, or death.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects low recall and complaint volume in the federal record and is not a crash-safety rating or a substitute for crash-test data.
FAQ2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport MHEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 Sport MHEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 Sport MHEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 Sport 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.