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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Fuel system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
27%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
24,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,700 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle was driving down the highway in early April of 2025 when the engine showed a sudden loss of power and diminished performance with misfires and rough running. Thankfully I was able to pull to the side of the highway before automobiles behind me rear-ended the vehicle after such a sudden loss in driving speed. it was later determined that at roughly 56,000 miles, the automobile suffered a cracked intake valve on cylinder 2, which fell into the engine. The recommendation was a complete engine replacement after the diagnosis was done by an authorized Land Rover service center. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657232, filed 2025-04

“The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an abnormal fuel odor. Also, while idling, a puddle of fuel could be seen underneath the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v087000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Land rover of alexandria (2712 duke st, alexandria, va) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. …”

NHTSA complaint #11118083, filed 2018-08, 14,400 miles

“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle experienced repeated electrical, ignition, and safety‑system malfunctions, including failure to start, intermittent power loss, stalling, battery failure, and irregular electronic behavior. Multiple components appeared affected, including the ignition system, battery/charging system, electrical wiring, and onboard diagnostic/electronic control systems. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, and police reports and repair documentation exist confirming ongoing issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745815, filed 2026-06

“About a year and a half ago the vehicles warning lights started show thing like check engine, coolant low, battery low, engine overheating and the fan would start running very loudly and thw start stop feature stoped workong even though it indicated it was working. I took it to the dealership and they said they had fix whatever was wrong. A few months later it started up again but this time while going up a busy hill the vehicle started making a loud whining sound, was loosing power and eventually died completely. No lights no starter no nothing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11556553, filed 2023-11

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019836%
2018627%
201738%
201636%
2015321%

Other parts of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology