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Land Rover Discovery Sport Safety
NHTSA safety across every Land Rover Discovery Sport model year we cover.
Across the 7 model years of the Land Rover Discovery Sport we cover (2019 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 16 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact premium SUV aimed squarely at buyers who want European luxury-brand cachet alongside genuine off-road versatility. Slotting into the crowded entry-luxury crossover segment, it competes on style, refinement, and the storied Land Rover name. Its target buyer prioritizes brand prestige and capability, but safety-conscious shoppers deserve a clear-eyed look at the data before signing.
For the Land Rover Discovery Sport, there is no federal crash-test star rating. NHTSA has not tested this vehicle across any model years from 2019 through 2025. This absence means consumers lack independent crash-test validation for this SUV. The recall record for the Discovery Sport spans 12 campaigns across the seven model years. One of these is a park-outside, do-not-drive recall, indicating a severe safety risk that prompted advice against vehicle operation until repaired. This constitutes the highest severity tier NHTSA assigns. Owner complaints total 47 across the covered range. These include 2 complaints specifically citing reported crashes, 2 citing reported fires, and 2 citing reported injuries. The presence of fire-related complaints, particularly in conjunction with a do-not-drive recall, warrants close examination. The safety profile for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, defined by the lack of federal crash-test data, a double-digit recall count, and a serious do-not-drive campaign, presents significant areas of concern.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally find the Discovery Sport appealing for its upscale cabin materials, composed ride quality, and distinctive styling within the compact SUV segment. Most praise its off-road-oriented character and premium feel, while noting that infotainment responsiveness and interior refinement can feel inconsistent relative to German rivals. Overall, professional opinion positions it as a compelling choice for brand loyalists, with some reservations about long-term ownership value.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the Discovery Sport in any model year from 2019 through 2025, so there is no federal star rating available to help you benchmark its structural safety against competitors.
- One of the 12 recalls issued across these model years was classified as a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, the most urgent recall category, meaning affected owners were advised to stop driving the vehicle entirely until the fix was completed. Verify whether any open recalls apply to a specific VIN before purchase using NHTSA's free lookup tool.
- Owner complaints include 2 reported fires and 2 reported crashes across the covered model years. While these are unverified allegations, fire-related complaints in combination with a do-not-drive recall warrant extra scrutiny of recall completion status on any used example.
- With 12 total recalls spread across just seven model years, the Discovery Sport averages nearly two recalls per year in this period. Shoppers considering a used example should confirm all recall remedies have been performed at an authorized Land Rover dealer before taking delivery.
Most-recalled year on record: 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport with 5 recalls.