2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 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: 52
Latest campaign: Dec 9, 2016

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	1	Dec 9, 2016	16V889000
Exterior lighting	1	May 6, 2016	16V274000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 9, 2016Latest campaign


Dec 9, 201616V889000	Suspension: front control arm If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V889000 What's wrong Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle. Risk If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651. Campaign NHTSA 16V889000 · Dec 9, 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

Dec 9, 201616V889000

Suspension: front control arm

If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V889000

What's wrong: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Risk: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V889000 · Dec 9, 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).

Owner complaints by component52

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

52Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Engine	14	27	2
Power train	13	25	2
Service brakes	7	13	1
Steering	6	12	1
Structure	6	12	0
Unknown or other	6	12	1
Electrical system	5	10	1
Suspension	2	4	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	4	0
Wheels	2	4	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	4	0
Fuel system	1	2	0
Gasoline	1	2	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	2	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0

2 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

Engine
“2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, turbocharger failed at approximately 98,000 miles. Vehicle required turbocharger replacement costing over $5,000.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761439
Steering
“The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver.”
Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11755997
Power train
“Vehicle engine shut down and completely lost power. Technician inspected and found intake camshaft actuator came loose from camshaft. On this vehicle it simply uses tension from the bolt torquing.”
Filed 07/07/2026 · ODI 11748857

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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The most recent, 16V889000 (reported December 9, 2016), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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