Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Land Rover Discovery: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Land Rover Discovery at 19–21 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

19–21

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Land Rover dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Land Rover Discovery recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal

NHTSA 26V389000 Reported Jun 12, 2026

Filed by: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (manufacturer recall no. D120)
Units affected: 250,857 (estimate)
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driverâs air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
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 driverâs 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Land Rover Discovery fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Land Rover Discovery EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Discovery	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/24/21 mpg	$3,900	425
Discovery MHEV	3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	17/23/19 mpg	$4,350	457
Discovery Sport	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/23/20 mpg	$4,100	437

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Land Rover Discovery crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Land Rover Discovery NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2026 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT SUV MHEV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2026 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SUV MHEV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Land Rover Discovery owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery, most recently on May 19, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Land Rover Discovery complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	1
Service brakes	1
Suspension	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Land Rover Discovery model years

Land Rover Discovery by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2025 Discovery	19–21 mpg	3	6	—
2024 Discovery	19–21 mpg	7	8	—
2023 Discovery	20–22 mpg	7	11	—
2022 Discovery	20–21 mpg	6	15	—
2021 Discovery	21 mpg	6	11	—
2020 Discovery	18–23 mpg	10	33	—
2019 Discovery	18–23 mpg	4	61	—
2018 Discovery	18–23 mpg	5	59	—
2017 Discovery	18–23 mpg	5	94	—
2016 Discovery	22 mpg	2	57	—
2015 Discovery	22 mpg	2	14	—

All Land Rover Discovery years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Land Rover models

2026 Land Rover Defender 2026 Land Rover Range Rover

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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