NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Discovery Safety Record
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its federal star ratings and Safety Index undefined. The absence of a published crash-test score means no assessment exists from that program for this model year. However, the federal record does show a Light recall and complaint burden band. Four recall campaigns have been issued, addressing frontal air bags, the electrical propulsion system, engine oil and lubrication, and seat belt pretensioners. Additionally, seven owner complaints regarding the vehicle have been reported to NHTSA.
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries four federal recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data at nhtsa.gov.
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 | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery?
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving a gap in star-rating data for this model year. Owners have submitted seven complaints to NHTSA, with five specifically citing electrical system issues. Four recall campaigns have been issued. The earliest recall addresses seat belt pretensioner function for both 2022 and 2023 models. Broader campaigns covering multiple model years extend to frontal airbag deployment and the DC/DC converter within the electrical propulsion system. Another recall targets engine lubrication integrity. This volume of recalls and complaints places the Discovery in the Light burden band within our data set.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery is named in four recall campaigns. The components involved are frontal air bags, the electrical propulsion system DC/DC converter, engine oil and lubrication, and seat belt pretensioners. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory recorded in this data set for this model year, but owners should verify current open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, because remedy availability and guidance can change after a campaign is issued.
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION23V044000
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Reported 2023-02-02
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?
Seven owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The top reported component is the Electrical System, which accounts for five of the seven allegations. Single allegations have also been reported against Tires, Steering, and Lane Departure systems. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded among these reports.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Land Rover Discovery?
Potential buyers of a used 2023 Land Rover Discovery should verify its recall status. Four separate recall campaigns have been issued for this model year. All recall repairs are provided by the manufacturer at no cost. It is the buyer's responsibility to confirm if any of these recalls remain open by checking the vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov and to ensure the remedy has been completed.
- The 2023 Land Rover Discovery has no NHTSA crash-test score or star rating for any category; NHTSA did not test this model year, and that absence carries no safety implication in either direction.
- Four recall campaigns specifically name the 2023 Discovery, covering frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, engine oil and lubrication, and the electrical propulsion system DC/DC converter; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Seven unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with five of those allegations targeting the Electrical System and none recording a crash, fire, injury, or death.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects the overall volume of its federal recall and complaint record but is not a crash-safety rating and cannot be compared to a star score from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
FAQ2023 Land Rover Discovery safety questions
Was the 2023 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 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Land Rover Discovery have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery. 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 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.