Model year guide

2015 Land Rover Discovery

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Land Rover Discovery is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 123 on record.

2015 Land Rover Discovery — representative photo
Representative photo

2015 Land Rover Discovery at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Land Rover Discovery recalls 2

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #16V614000 · manufacturer #P091 · NHTSA lists this under Discovery Sport · 23/08/2016

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 unexpecte…

Fix: 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. Own…

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #16V274000 · manufacturer #P077 · NHTSA lists this under Discovery Sport · 06/05/2016

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 4 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.

2015 Land Rover Discovery MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Land Rover Discovery costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

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

Length
181.1 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
67.7 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Curb weight
3,845 lb
Front track
63.8 in
Rear track
64.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 5

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures Open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis.  ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the frac…

NHTSA #EA26003 · Steering · opened Apr 2026

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures Closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis.  ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the frac…

NHTSA #PE25006 · Steering · opened Jun 2025 · closed Apr 2026

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 2021

Door latch failure Closed

On May 24, 2019, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (JLR) submitted two Part 573 letters to NHTSA describing door latch defects that could result in doors opening while driving in certain model year (MY) 2013-2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with JLR’s Unilatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry system. Recall 19V-392 (JLR Recall N335) describes a KV lever binding defect in approximately 65,385 MY 2…

NHTSA #EA18004 · Latches/locks/linkages · opened Jul 2018 · closed Oct 2019

Door Latch Open While Driving Closed

On June 11, 2015, Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a defect condition in the electronically controlled door latch systems of approximately 65,372 model year (MY) 2013-2016 Range Rover and MY 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport that may result in incidents of door opening while driving (NHTSA Recall No. 15V-385, JLR Recall P068). On August 4, 2017, the Office of Defects I…

NHTSA #RQ17005 · Latches/locks/linkages · opened Aug 2017 · closed Jul 2018

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 1189

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 1189.

Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle

Bulletin SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Electrical System · Mar 2026

GTDI BRAZED TURBOCHARGER CRACK EXTENDED WARRANTY

Bulletin TUCC_FEB2026_22 · Engine · Feb 2026

GTDI Brazed Turbocharger Crack Extended Warranty

Bulletin D085 - 02FEB26 · Engine · Feb 2026

Body 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 2025

There is a knocking type noise from the front of the vehicle while driving on rough roads.

Bulletin TUCC_JUN2025_57 · Suspension · Jun 2025

MIL on Instrument cluster.

Bulletin TUCC_JUN2025_46 · Power Train · Jun 2025

Front Stabilizer Bar Link - Noisy

Bulletin SSM76301 - 11JUN25 · Suspension · Jun 2025

Turbocharger Class Action Preliminary Settlement

Bulletin NAS25.05.005 - 19MAY25 · May 2025

TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Bulletin TUCC_MAY2025_28 · May 2025

Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module.

Bulletin SSM76319 - 05MAY25 · May 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DISCOVERY SPORT (7 SEAT) 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

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2015 Land Rover Discovery — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery get?

The 2015 Land Rover Discovery has a U.S. EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.