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2020 Land Rover Discovery recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 19
Latest campaign: Jun 1, 2023

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	3	Jun 1, 2023	23V393000 21V457000 20V694000
Seat belts	1	Aug 26, 2021	21V668000
Exterior lighting	1	Feb 25, 2021	21V117000
Seats	1	Jan 30, 2020	20V053000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 1, 2023Latest campaign


Jun 1, 202323V393000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V393000 What's wrong Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition. Risk Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798. Campaign NHTSA 23V393000 · Jun 1, 2023
Aug 26, 202121V668000	Seat belts: front retractor An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V668000 What's wrong Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. Risk An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630. Campaign NHTSA 21V668000 · Aug 26, 2021
Jun 17, 202121V457000	Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V457000 What's wrong Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving. Risk A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607. Campaign NHTSA 21V457000 · Jun 17, 2021
Feb 25, 202121V117000	Exterior lighting: lighting control module software The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V117000 What's wrong Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. 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 The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556. Campaign NHTSA 21V117000 · Feb 25, 2021
Nov 10, 202020V694000	Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V694000 What's wrong Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving. Risk If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash. Remedy Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400. Campaign NHTSA 20V694000 · Nov 10, 2020
Jan 30, 202020V053000	Seats: mid/rear assembly In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V053000 What's wrong Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery vehicles. The second row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners, resulting in a seat frame with insufficient strength. Risk In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row seat frame, tightening the bolts properly, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N422. Campaign NHTSA 20V053000 · Jan 30, 2020

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 component19

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

19Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	9	47	0
Unknown or other	4	21	0
Engine	4	21	0
Structure	3	16	0
Power train	3	16	0
Visibility	2	11	0
Back over prevention	2	11	0
Visibility/wiper	1	5	0
Service brakes	1	5	1
Air bags	1	5	0
Exterior lighting	1	5	0
Equipment	1	5	0
Lane departure	1	5	0
Seat belts	1	5	0

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.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the manufacturer-directed safety campaign remedy for Service Action N694 (Windshield Water Leaks).”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770169
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 07/07/2026 · ODI 11748882
Service brakes
“My mom was run over and killed by her vehicle on 5/15.”
Filed 05/22/2026 · ODI 11739630

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2020 Land Rover Discovery recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Discovery have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The most recent, 23V393000 (reported June 1, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Land Rover Discovery recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), exterior lighting (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Land Rover Discovery?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Land Rover Discovery?

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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