2026 Land Rover Discovery
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Land Rover Discovery is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.
2026 Land Rover Discovery at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 Land Rover Discovery recalls 1
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Fix: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
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.
2026 Land Rover Discovery common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2026 Land Rover Discovery MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2026 Land Rover Discovery 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 2026 Land Rover Discovery — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 27
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 27.
TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
Bulletin SSM76492 - 20AUG26 · Aug 2026Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
Bulletin SSM76477 - 21JUL26 · Jul 2026A printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present. The printed circuit board fault can cause a smart key battery drain which affects the functionality of the smart key.
Bulletin E004v2 - 08JUL26 · Jul 2026Increased effort required to close one or more vehicle doors.
Bulletin SSM76470 - 06JUL26 · Jul 2026Wireless Device Charger Inoperative Post Software Update
Bulletin SSM76463 - 06JUL26 · Jul 2026A low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
Bulletin SSM76324 - 06JUL26 · Jul 2026Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
Bulletin SSM76468 - 03JUL26 · Jul 2026Printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present. The printed circuit board fault can cause a smart key battery drain which affects the functionality of the smart key.
Bulletin TUCC_MAY2026_04 · May 2026Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated on the instrument panel.
Bulletin SSM76454 - 12MAY26 · Power Train · May 2026Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle. The noise may be heard from one or both sides of the vehicle when moving forwards or backwards. Action:
Bulletin SSM76404 - 12MAY26 · May 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DISCOVERY 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver-front airbag in the steering wheel could corrode. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Land Rover will notify o…
Transport Canada #2026292 · Jun 2026Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
2026 Land Rover Discovery vehicles on record
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