2020 Land Rover Discovery Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 47%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,836miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Land Rover Discovery, 47% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,836 miles. 3 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.
“Had recall completed one month ago to correct ground wire location. Two days ago the auto start/ stop activating while in a drive through, the warning lights came on where all safety features were disabled. Gear shifter blinking in d . Had to put transmission in park, then was able to put back in drive. When accelerating out of the parking lot at about 40 MPH the vehicle shut off. Starting back instantly, but displayed gearbox failure message. Made it home vehicle shut off in the drive way and wouldn't start back, the tachometer was stuck on 1k RPM, but no power to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415107, filed 2021-05, 14,802 miles“Front parking aid sensors do not alert me to objects in front of me when parking forward. I have to first backup two feet to get it to work, then it picks it up once I put in forward motion again. The dealer stated that they have no recalls for this problem even though my vehicle is in warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11581979, filed 2024-04“Vehicle warning lights come on including traction control and engine warning. Vehicle stops running after halting and then quits running completely. I had the vehicle towed 80 miles to the nearest dealer in Columbia, SC they reported that it was a loose ground wire on the battery and told me it was resolved. Less than a month later the same thing happened again and all 4 wheels locked up requiring the towing company to drag it onto the flat bed two truck. It was towed to the local dealer in Hardeeville, SC for repair last Friday and am waiting on a notice that they are working on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489510, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that after his wife had started the vehicle, the Charging System Malfunction warning message illuminated. The contact stated that the driver had previously experienced intermittent loss of motive power for short periods while driving. The dealer was contacted and advised that once the warning message illuminated, the vehicle could shut off after approximately 22-30 miles. The vehicle was driven to the residence and was then towed to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748882, filed 2026-07, 44,836 miles“Defect Summary: Repeated water intrusion (windshield, roof rails, rear door latch) leading to electrical damage. Electrical failures resulting in sudden loss of power, lighting, and infotainment. Critical safety system failures including: Sudden loss of steering assist and brake assist while in motion. Vehicle stalling with the engine running but no drivetrain response. Gear shifter malfunctions leaving the vehicle stuck in gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11690779, filed 2025-10Related recalls
- 23V393000Jun 1, 2023Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry…Covers: Land Rover Discovery 2017–2020
- 21V457000Jun 17, 2021Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground…Covers: Land Rover Discovery 2020–2021
- 20V694000Nov 10, 2020Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the…Covers: Land Rover Discovery 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11030751Mar 10, 2026Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- 11029600Feb 13, 2026There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
- 11029598Feb 13, 2026There is a concern/fault with the 48Volt MHEV system.
- 11029576Feb 13, 202612v startup battery flat - mild hybrid electric vehicle (mhev)
- 11029556Feb 12, 2026Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual charge.
- 11028601Jan 28, 2026There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
- 11027472Dec 12, 2025A battery warning light on and or electrical system failure message is displayed on instrument cluster.
- 11020386Jun 20, 2025Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Battery Offline
- 11017740Apr 11, 2025Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- 11016650Mar 14, 2025'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message displayed in the message center.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 50% |
| 2023 | 5 | 71% |
| 2022 | 6 | 55% |
| 2021 | 9 | 82% |
| 2020 | 9 | 47% |
| 2019 | 15 | 38% |
| 2018 | 8 | 22% |
| 2017 | 18 | 33% |
| 2004 | 3 | 10% |
| 2003 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 15% |
| 1997 | 2 | 6% |
| 1996 | 9 | 14% |
| 1995 | 7 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2020 Land Rover Discovery
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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