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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
36%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“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

“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

“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that the electrical fault message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the software update needed to be performed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11766633, filed 2026-09, 70,000 miles

“When at a stop, the car Idles rough first, then gives a message about re-engaging a gear to maneuver before shutting down completely. I have to turn the car completely off and start again. Happens randomly.”

NHTSA complaint #11592751, filed 2024-06

“Manufacturer confirmed this VIN number should be included in prior recall compaings related to all electrical, a/c unit, and “infotainment in-control” software for vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11641509, filed 2025-02

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025117%
2020536%
2019836%
2018314%
2017615%
2016510%

Other parts of the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Engine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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