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2021 Land Rover Discovery Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 10 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2021 Land Rover Discovery

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
10
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Land Rover Discovery (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Land Rover dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V457000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V248000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Land Rover Discovery

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
5
Power Train
4
Steering
1
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Land Rover Discovery — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 5 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 35 complaints 2019 38 complaints 2020 17 complaints 2021 10 complaints 2022 7 complaints 2023 7 complaints 2024 7 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Land Rover Discovery

Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery has 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Discovery have?
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery are: Electrical System, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery safe to buy?
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Land Rover Discovery should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Land Rover Discovery are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.