Land Rover Discovery Sport, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: OSX, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
140
Latest campaign
Aug 23, 2016

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Aug 23, 2016
Exterior lighting1May 6, 2016

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 23, 2016Latest campaign
Aug 23, 201616V614000

Power train: automatic transmission

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V614000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V614000 · Aug 23, 2016
May 6, 201616V274000

Exterior lighting

Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V274000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V274000 · May 6, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component140

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
140Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering5640000
Suspension3424000
Engine2619021
Power train1410302
Unknown or other129101
Electrical system107122
Service brakes96201
Fuel/propulsion system96000
Structure86010
Latches/locks/linkages54001
Vehicle speed control54100
Air bags21000
Wheels21000
Seat belts21000
Fuel system11000

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Discovery Sport (5 SEAT), Discovery Sport (7 SEAT).

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “Jaguar Land Rover Dallas is actively retaliating against a safety recall complaint.”

    Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767784
  • Unknown or other

    “The gas tank shield on my 2015 Range Rover Sport appears to be severely rusted and corroded\.”

    Filed 09/13/2026 · ODI 11763963
  • Steering

    “My insurance company notified me about Recall Campaign D019, and according to official NHTSA guidelines, where cracks are found, the front suspension knuckle must be replaced immediately at no charge.”

    Filed 06/13/2026 · ODI 11743865

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2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The most recent, 16V614000 (reported August 23, 2016), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 56 complaints out of 140 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.

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