NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Land Rover Discovery Safety Record
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, leaving it without a Safety Index score or star ratings. The agency's public record for this model year is thus limited to recall and owner complaint data. That data indicates a Light burden band for both recalls and complaints. Four recall campaigns have been issued, affecting various safety systems. Additionally, ten owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. These complaints do not allege any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The absence of crash-test results means that any assessment of the 2021 Discovery's safety profile must rely solely on its recall and complaint history.
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries four recall campaigns and a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA 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 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 10 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving no star-rated reference for its crashworthiness. Despite this, the vehicle's "Light" recall and complaint burden band, a relative measure, indicates a modest volume of regulatory and consumer safety activity. Four recall campaigns address meaningful safety systems. These include frontal airbags and seatbelt retractors, both critical for occupant protection. Further recalls pertaining to the DC/DC converter and battery suggest electrical system concerns, a theme reinforced by the ten unverified owner complaints, which predominantly cite electrical system issues. This aligns with broader electrical architecture challenges Jaguar Land Rover has addressed across its models in this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery is covered by four recall campaigns. The components involved are frontal air bags, the DC/DC converter within the electrical and propulsion system, front seat belt retractors, and the 12V/24V/48V battery. The battery recall specifically notes a loose contact concern on 2020-2021 Discovery vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status for each campaign through the NHTSA VIN lookup.
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: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA26V458000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.
Reported 2026-07-16
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. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V248000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 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 numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Reported 2026-04-17
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR21V668000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Reported 2021-08-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY21V457000
Risk: A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2021-06-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?
Ten owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged components are the Electrical System, cited in eight reports, followed by the Power Train and Unknown or Other categories, each cited in four reports. Single allegations also touch the Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine, and Steering. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged across the ten reports.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?
Four recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery. Before purchase, any prospective owner should check the specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm all recalls have been addressed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Land Rover Discovery, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year through the agency.
- Four recall campaigns affect this model year, covering frontal air bags, DC/DC converter, front seat belt retractors, and the 12V/24V/48V battery. Owners should verify remedy status for each campaign using the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- Ten unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with eight of those alleging Electrical System issues. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in those reports.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects only the volume and nature of its recall and complaint record. It is not a crash-safety grade and is not comparable to a star rating from a tested vehicle.
FAQ2021 Land Rover Discovery safety questions
Was the 2021 Land Rover Discovery 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 6 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery. 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 2021.
- 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.