NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Land Rover Discovery Safety Record
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery does not have any crash-test ratings from NHTSA, nor does it carry a Safety Index score. With no federal assessment of crashworthiness, the vehicle presents an incomplete safety profile. The federal record shows a Light recall and complaint burden, with three active recall campaigns addressing airbags, the electrical propulsion system, and engine oil filtration. Seven owner complaints have been registered. These figures offer no direct insight into crash safety performance, as no such data has been collected or published for this model year.
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three recall campaigns, and falls in a Light recall and complaint burden band according to federal 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 | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Land Rover Discovery?
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery enters the market without the benefit of parallel crash-safety data from sibling model years. Its recall and complaint profile places it in the Light burden band, indicating a lower volume of federal actions compared to others in its segment. Three recalls affect the 2024 Discovery. One significant campaign addresses airbags across several Land Rover nameplates and model years. Another recall targets the DC/DC converter, impacting the vehicle's electrical propulsion system. A third recall, specific to 2024 Discovery units and other Land Rover lines, concerns the oil filter. The vehicle has accumulated seven owner complaints, with multiple unverified reports citing issues in both the Electrical System and the Engine, corresponding with the components detailed in its recall history.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery carries three recall campaigns. The first addresses frontal airbags across a broad range of Land Rover models including this Discovery. The second targets the DC/DC converter within the electrical propulsion system, shared with certain Range Rover Velar and other Land Rover vehicles. The third covers engine oil filter and lubrication components on 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport units. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory appears in the data provided for this model year.
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/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN24V450000
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.
Reported 2024-06-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Land Rover Discovery?
Seven owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery. The top components cited in these unverified allegations are the Electrical System with three reports, Unknown Or Other with three reports, and the Engine with two reports. One allegation each involves Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure, and Tires. One report alleges a fire. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Land Rover Discovery?
For the 2024 Land Rover Discovery, any owner or prospective buyer should prioritize checking the vehicle's VIN on nhtsa.gov. This is crucial to ascertain if any of the three reported recall campaigns remain open and unrepaired. Ensuring all recalls are addressed is a fundamental step for safety with this model.
- The 2024 Land Rover Discovery has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year.
- A 2024-specific recall covers engine oil filter and lubrication components on 2024 Discovery units, making it directly relevant to owners of this exact model year rather than a carryover from prior years.
- The frontal airbag recall and the DC/DC converter electrical propulsion recall both span wide ranges of Land Rover vehicles and model years, and owners should verify via the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov whether their individual unit is affected and whether the remedy has been completed.
- Seven unverified owner complaints on file cite the Electrical System most frequently, with three reports, a pattern that overlaps with the DC/DC converter recall campaign active for this model year.
FAQ2024 Land Rover Discovery safety questions
Was the 2024 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 5 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Land Rover Discovery have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Land Rover Discovery?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Discovery 2024.
- 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.