2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 590 on record.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 2
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 knuck…
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 11 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…
NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 281
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 281.
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
Bulletin SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Electrical System · Mar 2026GTDI BRAZED TURBOCHARGER CRACK EXTENDED WARRANTY
Bulletin TUCC_FEB2026_22 · Engine · Feb 2026GTDI Brazed Turbocharger Crack Extended Warranty
Bulletin D085 - 02FEB26 · Engine · Feb 2026Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
Bulletin SSM76386 - 29AUG25 · Aug 2025There is a knocking type noise from the front of the vehicle while driving on rough roads.
Bulletin TUCC_JUN2025_57 · Suspension · Jun 2025MIL on Instrument cluster.
Bulletin TUCC_JUN2025_46 · Power Train · Jun 2025Front Stabilizer Bar Link - Noisy
Bulletin SSM76301 - 11JUN25 · Suspension · Jun 2025Turbocharger Class Action Preliminary Settlement
Bulletin NAS25.05.005 - 19MAY25 · May 2025TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Bulletin TUCC_MAY2025_28 · May 2025Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
Bulletin SSM76313 - 25APR25 · Apr 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DISCOVERY SPORT (5 SEAT) 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Steering
On certain vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture. This could allow the power steering gear assist motor to move…
Transport Canada #2018180 · Apr 2018Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear license plate lamp housing may fall out and fail to illuminate the license plate properly as required by the standard. Correction: Dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings with an updated version.
Transport Canada #2016200 · May 2016Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Land Rover Discovery Sport
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by British automotive company Jaguar Land Rover since 2014. Sold under their Land Rover marque, it has been their best-selling model since 2017.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport trims & engines on record
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles on record
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