Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls

Vehicles have experienced thermal overload which may manifest in smoke or fire that may occur underneath the rear of the vehicle where the high voltage traction battery is located. The root cause is not yet known and investigations are continuing. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage.

Fix: Vehicles will be inspected by the retailer and as required at-risk battery packs will be replaced.

303 vehicles · built 7 Jul 2020 to 8 Apr 2025

On Affected vehicles it is possible that moisture has entered the Gear Shift Module (GSM) during the assembly process. Under certain conditions there is a risk that this moisture could result in non-illumination of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicating the selected gear. Non-illumination of the LED gear indicator adjacent to the shifter would not conform to regulated requirements for automatic transmission control position indicator illumination.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the Gear Shift Module replaced.

3 vehicles · built 27 Aug 2025 to 28 Aug 2025

On affected vehicles due to a software issue in the Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) it is possible that as the high voltage battery depletes during driving in EV mode the engine may not restart when the state of charge reduces and the vehicle will therefore lose power. There will not be an associated warning to the driver.

Fix: Vehicle’s software to be updated in the Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) and other modules as required to ensure complete cross-module integration. In parallel an over-the-air update will be rolled out and customers who successfully complete this update will not need to visit a retailer.

9,298 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2021 to 17 Jul 2025

On affected vehicles the turbocharger oil feed pipe clamp may have been installed in the incorrect orientation. Incorrectly installed pipe clamp will not provide sufficient clamp load and therefore risk an oil leak.

Fix: Replace oil feed pipe O-rings and fit replacement pipe clamp correctly.

22 vehicles · built 31 Jan 2024 to 15 May 2024

Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. there is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft.

Fix: Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.

6,722 vehicles · built 28 May 2014 to 30 Jun 2015

For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.

Fix: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.

87,669 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2015 to 10 Jun 2019

Affected vehicles have a Turbocharger oil feed pipe that may over time loosen and lead to an oil leak

Fix: Replace the Turbocharger oil feed pipe O-rings and install an additional clamp.

10,523 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2020 to 4 Sep 2024

For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.

Fix: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.

9,761 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2020 to 24 Feb 2022

Affected vehicles may have a right-hand side lower A Pillar bolt that may not have been tightened to the correct torque. In the event of a crash the body structure may be impaired increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

Fix: Check bolt and tighten to correct torque if necessary.

782 vehicles · built 26 Oct 2023 to 30 Jan 2024

Damaged front seat belt pretensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor.

Fix: Inspect the seat belt pretensioner tube for damage and if damage is identified the seat belt retractor will be replaced.

2,981 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2021 to 18 May 2022

The rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured.

Fix: Inspect the date code on the fuel return pipe and replace the part if necessary.

7,502 vehicles · built 8 Jan 2020 to 27 Apr 2021

An electrical overload event in the 48Volt (V) electrical system may cause a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor.

Fix: The vehicles will be updated with the latest software which mitigates the electrical failure condition.

45,275 vehicles · built 25 May 2018 to 2 Oct 2020

Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.

Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest version.

4,779 vehicles · built 9 Mar 2015 to 5 Jul 2018

The brazing of the fuel rail end caps is inconsistent and may not correctly seal the fuel rail ends. Fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks can occur over time. This can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the fuel rail with a correctly manufactured version.

1,537 vehicles · built 5 May 2016 to 31 Jan 2018

The locking ring retaining the fuel delivery module into the fuel tank may not have been correctly assembled onto the fuel tank during the tank assembly process. The driver may smell an increase in fuel odour and in some circumstances with the vehicle static there could be liquid fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire. It is also possible for fuel to leak onto the road surface which in the case of diesel fuel can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the fuel pump module retaining ring ensuring it is tightened to the correct specification if required.

479 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2017 to 7 Mar 2017

Vehicles included in safety recall R/2016/302 (P075) have received a modification which has subsequently been determined as not durable for the life of the vehicle. The engine harness may chafe on an engine bracket and cause engine malfunction. In extreme cases the engine may cut out.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect harness and repair as necessary. Fit new bracket and secure harness.

9,261 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2015 to 16 Oct 2015

It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.

8,628 vehicles · built 12 Jul 2016 to 26 Oct 2016

The under bonnet fuel hoses routed on top of the engine may chafe against a plastic moulded noise suppressing material retaining posts on the underside of the engine top cover. The fuel hoses can over time chafe through the protective sleeve and fuel hose. Should the fuel hose wear through there will be an increased diesel fuel odour due to diesel fuel leaking. If this warning is ignored diesel fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold (potential fire hazard) or onto the road surface (potential skid hazard).

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and ensure the securing washers are pushed fully home. Additionally remove 8mm from the plastic moulded retaining posts. The tape wrapped around the fuel hose protective sleeve and the fuel hose will be visually inspected and replaced if there are signs of damage.

37,059 vehicles · built 5 Mar 2015 to 22 Apr 2016

A rework where bonded glass was removed and refitted may have used an incorrect combination of adhesive preparation chemicals and glass adhesive.

Fix: Owner will be instructed to take vehicle to a Land Rover dealer who will remove the affected glazing panels and re-assemble using the correct specification bonding agents.

1 vehicle · built 9 Dec 2014 to 9 Dec 2014