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2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 140owner complaints
- 5crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 18%fail the UK MOT
The most complained-about Land Rover Discovery Sport year on file: 140 complaints, against an average of 29 for the other 9 model years.
Every Land Rover Discovery Sport model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The components named most often in the 140 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 140 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?9 owners · 6.4%
- Why does my 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport stall, lose power or shut off while driving?8 owners · 5.7%
- What causes clunking or suspension noise in the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?6 owners · 4.3%
- Has the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport had engine failures?5 owners · 3.6%
Has the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSASecurity Guidance
Risk: 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.
UK DVSASecurity Enhancement
Risk: 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.
UK DVSAVehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of co2 emissions
Risk: Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest version.
UK DVSAShort circuit may occur
Risk: 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.
UK DVSAFuel may leak
Risk: 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.
UK DVSAGlass panel may detach without warning
Risk: 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.
EU Safety GateThe propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments of the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateActivation of the driver side airbag can result in inflator rupture which may cause metal fragments to pass through the cushion material,…Activation of the driver side airbag can result in inflator rupture which may cause metal fragments to pass through the cushion material, causing injury to the occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 11/07/2022
EU Safety GateIn certain diesel engine vehicles, the under-bonnet fuel hoses have been misrouted, causing the nylon fuel hoses to chafe.Diesel fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold or onto the road surface, which could cause an accident or an under-bonnet fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2015, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport owners report?
12 of the 140 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Jaguar Land Rover Dallas is actively retaliating against a safety recall complaint. They are refusing a workmanship review and have issued a predatory $10,000 quote to replace the exact suspension components their technicians completely disassembled four days ago.
My insurance company notified me about Recall Campaign D019, and according to official NHTSA guidelines, where cracks are found, the front suspension knuckle must be replaced immediately at no charge. The dealership's local staff professionally inspected my vehicle and confirmed that the component is actively cracking. However, Land Rover Corporate has failed to provide a timely remedy for this specific recall, leaving me to drive an unsafe vehicle with a fractured suspension while claiming the repair procedure hasn't been released. This completely contradicts the manufacturer's safety…
My 2015 Land Rover Range Rover underwent recall-related suspension repair work at Land Rover Orlando. Shortly after the repair, I began hearing an extremely loud noise from the front of the vehicle. The noise was severe enough that I informed the dealership I was afraid to drive the vehicle. I sent videos of the noise to the dealership. After reviewing the videos, dealership personnel advised that the issue was likely related to the air strut assembly or control arm bushings. The vehicle was later inspected by an independent mechanic. During that inspection, it was discovered that the front…
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, where it was diagnosed that there were cracked suspension knuckles and a poor connection for the driver's side airbag that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the airbag failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, where it was diagnosed that the driver's side…
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V-514000 (Steering); however, the part for the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable timeframe for the remedy to be available. The contact stated that their husband informed them, and a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle after receiving the recall and noticed that the suspension knuckle had fractured. The vehicle had not been driven. The failure had occurred before and had been repaired at the expense of the contact. The…
sudden engine death while driving, no warning, timing chain failure, engine destruction
Known Recall Issue: The failure pattern aligns with known manufacturer defect categories involving: •Engine torque / internal engine failure conditions •Cooling system failure leading to overheating Shortly after I purchased my 2015 Range Rover, I started to have repeated and escalating safety-critical failures involving sudden loss of power, engine malfunction, and vehicle shutdown while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle has experienced multiple incidents of complete or partial power loss while in motion, resulting in near-collision events. Despite repeated repairs by authorized…
TO: USAA Claims Department; Jaguar Land Rover North America Customer Care CC: Jaguar Land Rover Parsippany; Jaguar Land Rover Glen Cove; Jaguar Land Rover Freeport I am writing to formally report a serious safety hazard involving my 2015 Range Rover Sport and to request immediate intervention. Vehicle Information: Year/Make/Model: 2015 Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: Approximately 127,000+ I purchased this vehicle in 2015 from Jaguar Land Rover Parsippany, New Jersey, and have consistently maintained it through authorized Jaguar Land Rover service providers. Since as early as…
THE PLATE THAT HOLDS UP THE GAS TANK IS RUSTING AWAY, CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO NOT BE FULLY SUPPORTED THIS COULD LEAD TO THE WHOLE GAS TANK BEING INSECURE
NHTSA Complaint Update : Final Submission Subject: AMENDMENT for 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Rollaway: Confirmed CAN Bus Communication Failure & Pattern Consistent with Recall 16V-368 I am submitting this update to my original complaint regarding a life-threatening rollaway incident on April 4, 2025, involving my 2015 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN: [XXX] .) New Critical Information: Diagnostic Confirmation: During evaluation by Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLRNA), the vehicle registered the fault code: “High Speed CAN Communication Bus Missing Message.” JLRNA’s engineer confirmed this…
Incident Description: On April 4, 2025, after placing the vehicle in "Park," it suddenly and rapidly began reversing without driver input. The open door struck me, knocking me to the ground and the vehicle rolled over my legs, groin and arm before stopping after colliding with a dirt pile. This resulted in severe injuries and hospitalization. The vehicle’s gear selector is the rotary dial type. Post incident diagnostic reports showed communication faults between the shifter assembly and transmission control. Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLRNA) currently has the vehicle under extended…
My car has manufacturer defect / crack on steering knuckle. There has been recall in UK and Canada. Why not in states? Driving with crack / defect in steering knuckle is extremely dangerous. It has been proven that this has caused by over tightening the nut bolt. There are so many land rovers have this reported issues. Here is link: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport; the most common categories were steering (56, 40%), suspension (34, 24.3%), engine (26, 18.6%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 5 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 5 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Across 140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are steering (40% of complaints), suspension (24.3% of complaints), engine (18.6% of complaints), power train (10% of complaints), electrical system (7.1% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
9 of the 140 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (6.4%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Intake Camshaft Variable Cam Timing Actuator failed while driving. Vehicle engine stopped running, I had to make an emergency stop on the freeway. Vehicle had a check engine light on when stopped." (NHTSA complaint 11469265, June 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
8 of the 140 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (5.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "I see the NHTSA has issued a recall against Ford 2.0L Ecoboost engines for sudden loss of power. This model of Land Rover Discovery Sport also has the same engine in it." (NHTSA complaint 11725406, March 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
What causes clunking or suspension noise in the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
6 of the 140 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (4.3%) describe suspension clunks, worn parts or air suspension failures. One owner wrote: "Both front knuckles found to have cracks in the aluminum casting where the upper control arm mounts to the knuckles. Failure of this portion of the knuckle will result in complete loss of control of the car." (NHTSA complaint 11623341, November 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport had engine failures?
5 of the 140 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (3.6%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "Known Recall Issue: The failure pattern aligns with known manufacturer defect categories involving: •Engine torque / internal engine failure conditions •Cooling system failure leading to overheating Shortly after I purchased my 2015 Range Rover, I started to…" (NHTSA complaint 11731724, April 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Discovery Sport
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only; combines NHTSA's entries for DISCOVERY SPORT (5 SEAT) and DISCOVERY SPORT (7 SEAT).