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Land Rover Discovery SportModel year report

2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 19 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 361 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the dc/dc converter and 130 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “When trying to accelerate at a light turning left while on coming traffic is coming tries to accelerate and car didn’t want to move. Took foot off the gas and didn’t again. The car finally moved if not there is a potential accident. Also went up a street on hill. Turned right and stop sign right away. Pressed gas to accelerate on my turn at the four stop and couldn’t go. Released the gas pressed again and I can go.”

NHTSA complaint #11554264, filed 2023-11

Electrical system: “I drive a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, which was serviced over three months. The certified dealership replaced the head gasket, fuel injectors, cylinder heads, and starter engines. The car was less than three years old and had never had any issues before service. The car had a sweet burning odor and very rough gear shifts post-service. Two days before the fire, the check engine light came on within the car. The dealership repeatedly assured me that the vehicle was safe to drive and the symptoms I experienced were normal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11512480, filed 2023-03

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 catastrophically without warning while driving. A sudden loss of engine power or sudden engine stall at highway speeds creates an immediate crash hazard and leaves the vehicle disabled in active traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11753480, filed 2026-07

Vehicle speed control: “Car randomly decelerates at any given speed at random times, car will flash D for drive gear on the dash then resume to normal. RPM will drop then return to normal. Presented issue to Land Rover Jacksonville multiple instances . No issues detected. Car getting stuck in gear. Car jerks for a moment. Car flashes in D and R gear and jerks.”

NHTSA complaint #11772789, filed 2026-10

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,504 and 81,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–250%25–5033%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2021202220232024202520264
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Discovery Sport AWD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic192421$3,900
Discovery Sport MHEV AWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic192421$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 361 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 361 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20256—1—20—Too new
20201470,0005—21—Not enough data
20192220,0000—22—Rising
20182233,0001—22—Rising
20173937,9422—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20165255,5002—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20151451,0042—22—Not enough data

All Land Rover Discovery Sport model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport (Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,504 and 81,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.