NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Safety Record
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2023 model year, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, no federal star ratings or a computed Safety Index are available for this vehicle. The federal record does indicate a light recall and complaint burden for the 2023 Discovery Sport, with two recall campaigns and three owner complaints reported to NHTSA. This data constitutes the entirety of federal safety information accessible to consumers for this model year.
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns, 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 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport lacks federal crash-test data. This means NHTSA has not published star ratings for overall protection, frontal crash, side crash, or rollover resistance. Consequently, the structural and occupant-protection characteristics of the vehicle cannot be assessed from the available federal records. The vehicle's recall and complaint burden falls into the "Light" band. Two recalls are on record for the 2023 model year. One addresses back-over prevention software. The second recall targets seat belt pretensioners, a critical restraint system component. Owners of affected vehicles should ensure this safety recall has been addressed. Three unverified owner complaints have been filed, distributed across four distinct component categories. There are no reports of crashes, fires, or injuries associated with these complaints.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
The 2023 Discovery Sport is subject to two recall campaigns. The first addresses back-over prevention software, covering the rearview or detection system. The second addresses seat belt pretensioners, a restraint-system component. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided. Owners should verify current open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as remedy availability can change.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V599000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 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 E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Reported 2026-09-17
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V016000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
Reported 2025-01-16
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER22V523000
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
Reported 2022-07-21
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Three owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Discovery Sport, spanning the structure, powertrain, electrical system, and service brakes with hydraulic components. None of the three reports alleged a crash, fire, injury, or death. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as facts by NHTSA.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Two open recalls affect the 2023 Discovery Sport. Any shopper considering this model should run the specific vehicle identification number through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether either recall has been remedied, as recall completion is tracked by VIN and varies by individual vehicle.
- The 2023 Discovery Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year and structural safety performance cannot be assessed from NHTSA data.
- Two recall campaigns are on record for this model year: one for back-over prevention software and one for seat belt pretensioners, the latter a restraint-system issue that owners should confirm has been remedied via a VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- Three unverified complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, touching the structure, powertrain, electrical system, and service brakes with hydraulic components, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those reports.
- No tested sibling years for this model exist in the NHTSA data covered here, so there is no adjacent crash-test record from a closely related model year that shoppers can use as a structural safety reference point.
FAQ2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport safety questions
Was the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport. 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 2023.
- 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.