2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 22 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Discovery Sport years
More complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Discovery Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 36%), typically at around 130,008 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Discovery Sport photographed in Shanghai , China.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System8 · ~130,008 mi
Engine8
Fuel/propulsion System8
Power Train5
Unknown or Other3 · ~20,000 mi
Service Brakes2 · ~8,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System836%130,008——
Engine836%———
Fuel/propulsion System836%———
Power Train523%———
Unknown or Other314%20,000——
Service Brakes29%8,000——
Vehicle Speed Control29%———
Forward Collision Avoidance15%———
Latches/locks/linkages15%———
Steering15%———
Structure15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 8 complaints
2020: 1202012021: 2202122023: 5202352024: 3202432025: 8202582026: 320263

n = 22 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I am submitting this complaint regarding repeated power steering failures involving our 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE, which have raised serious concerns about the safety of this vehicle and the risk posed to my family. On November 18, 2025, our vehicle was involved in a collision with a deer…

Electrical System · received Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771341

COMPONENT: Driver-front flexible brake hose (service brake hydraulic system), and the brake fluid level warning system. WHAT HAPPENED: While my daughter was driving at approximately 25 mph and braking normally, the brake pedal sank progressively to the floor over about five seconds. The vehicle…

Service Brakes · received Aug 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758443

Driving 80 MPH on an LA freeway with children, "gearbox fault" message, total loss of engine power, forced to coast to the shoulder.

Electrical System · received Jul 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11748407

Went on reverse vehicle shut off

Electrical System · received Nov 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11700826

It was not prior dash lights or warnings. I was driving and out of nowhere a light I never saw before in the dash went off. It said “Gearbox Failed”. Then a minute later the car shutdown. Diagnostic: the transmission was dead. Thanks God I was near my home and I stopped in the driveway. I…

Power Train · received Aug 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11680556

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery Sport model years, the 2019 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.