2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The most-reported areas: Engine (6), Power Train (3), Electrical System (3).
Key takeaways
- 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 50% |
| Power Train | 3 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 17% |
| Structure | 2 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 17% |
| Steering | 1 | 8% |
| Tires | 1 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 8% |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV 4wd | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-07-29
The engine timing chain, timing chain tensioner, and chain guides failed/stretched prematurely at 54,715 miles. The parts are currently installed in the vehicle / available for inspection upon request. Premature failure or slipping of the timing chain tensioner can cause the engine to misfire, skip timing, or fail cat...
Steering,engine - filed 2026-01-05
I feel unsafe in vehicle at times when driving. the vehicle stalls sometime when taking off after you have stopped at a light and press on gas it sort of hesitates then goes. I had someone else test it out and they say the same thing, also purchased vehicle from Carvana and dont think they inspected this car because th...
Tires - filed 2025-10-07
I have had cars since I was 16. The tires have never worn the way they are wear. I bought a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The tires that came with it are the pirelli scorpion. There are chunks that come out of the tread or look like they are on the verge in the middle section of the tire. The original ones that I ha...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.