NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Land Rover Discovery Safety Record
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or a Safety Index score are available for this model year. The federal record does show a low volume of safety actions: one recall campaign and a single owner complaint have been reported to NHTSA. This activity level, categorized as Light, reflects the quantity of federal safety actions, not an assessment of crash performance.
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign in the NHTSA federal database, and is assigned a Light recall and complaint burden band per NHTSA records.
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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Land Rover Discovery?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving its performance in critical safety evaluations unrated by NHTSA. This absence of data means no star ratings are available for overall protection, frontal crash, side crash, or rollover resistance. One recall campaign is on record, concerning the frontal air bag system. This recall is not unique to the 2026 Discovery, extending across numerous Land Rover models and years, which suggests a broader manufacturing or component issue rather than a specific defect in this particular model. A single owner complaint has been filed, citing concerns related to the suspension, electrical system, and service brakes. Given its isolated nature, this lone complaint does not establish a pattern of recurring issues. The Discovery falls into the "Light burden" band for its combined recall and complaint volume, indicating a low incidence of reported problems for the model year to date.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is covered by one recall campaign targeting frontal air bags. The campaign spans a broad multi-year, multi-model range that includes this vehicle. NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory in the data provided for this campaign, but owners should verify current remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery. That single report touches three components: Suspension, Electrical System, and Service Brakes. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects by the agency or the manufacturer.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery?
A significant open recall for the frontal air bag system is active for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery, necessitating a VIN-specific check on nhtsa.gov for any unit under consideration. This particular recall is a critical safety consideration for potential buyers.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Land Rover Discovery, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2026 Discovery, covering frontal air bags as part of a multi-year Land Rover campaign; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging concerns related to Suspension, Electrical System, and Service Brakes, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in that submission.
- The Light burden band assigned to the 2026 Discovery reflects the low volume of federal recall and complaint activity for this model year and is not a crash-safety rating or a substitute for crash-test scores.
FAQ2026 Land Rover Discovery safety questions
Was the 2026 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 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Discovery years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Discovery 2026.
- 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.