Does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport, including Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Dc/Dc Converter. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?

Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (2), engine (2), steering (1), electrical system (1).

How much does a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport cost to own for 5 years?

About $60,716 over 5 years ($1,012/month) at an estimated $22,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 61/100. Expect about $60,716 to own it for five years, or $1,012 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 4 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 4
5-yr cost: $61k
MPG (EPA): 20

Fair

Ownership Score

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $22,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$60,716

$1,012/month · $1.01/mile

Depreciation	$8,184
Insurance (national avg.)	$16,200
Fuel / charging	$10,050
Maintenance	$11,776
Repairs	$6,192
Loan interest	$5,994
Taxes & fees	$2,320

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

4 complaints

Power Train2
Engine2
Steering1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: Not rated
Frontal: Not rated
Side: Not rated
Rollover: Not rated

What to check on a used 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Not enough owner reports to rank this model year, so here are the basics.

Paperwork
- Ask for service records and the title. Compare the VIN on the car, the paper and our report.
- Check the odometer against the wear on the pedals and seat.
Test drive
- Drive on a highway and in town. Listen for noises and watch the temperature gauge.
- Pay for an independent mechanic's inspection before you commit.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car to buy?: The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 61/100. Expect about $60,716 to own it for five years, or $1,012 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 4 complaints.
Does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport, including Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Dc/Dc Converter. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?: Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (2), engine (2), steering (1), electrical system (1).
How much does a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport cost to own for 5 years?: About $60,716 over 5 years ($1,012/month) at an estimated $22,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.