2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Discovery Sport years
Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport. That ranks 8th out of 11 Discovery Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

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

Power Train2
Unknown or Other2
Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Lane Departure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train250%———
Unknown or Other250%———
Back Over Prevention125%———
Electrical System125%———
Engine125%———
Lane Departure125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 3 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 320263

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (2)

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Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converterSep 17, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V599000 · 23,677 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Seat belts:pretensionerJul 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V523000 · 4,927 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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 reporting what I believe is a safety‑related defect involving the automatic transmission in my 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport, VIN [XXX]. Approximately five months after the factory warranty expired, at around 44,000 miles, the transmission began slipping unexpectedly, and the vehicle would…

Power Train · received Aug 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754980

Started car, placed transmission in 'reverse' and backed up into a public thoroughfare zone thinking enough time was alloted to place vehicle in 'drive' and merge into traffic. Car would not go into 'drive' nor would it go back into 'reverse' let alone 'neutral. So after realizing the car was…

Power Train · received Apr 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11733493

The roof molding strip has blown off on the freeway putting commuters at risk. This has happened on this vehicle type (discovery sport) for us, 3 times (2 on one vehicle and 1 on this VIN). With this part flying off on the freeway, other drivers swerve to miss it. I cannot stop on the freeway to…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11709953

Rear cameras(3) no access from menu. Shows a red circle crossed out on menu. Car available for inspection. Backing vehical warning system was working in reverse, accompanied by hazard proximity beeping, but abruptly stopped working after a thorough cleaning. Suspect water in cameras which does…

Lane Departure · received Jul 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11673072

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, back over prevention problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.