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2025 Land Rover Discovery Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

2

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Discovery; NHTSA lists no owner complaints for this model year.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

2025 Discovery Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 26V458000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.

Remedy: Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D145.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 26V389000

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.

Remedy: 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.

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2025 Discovery Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
SSM76492 - 20AUG26Aug 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update11037119
SSM76477 - 21JUL26Jul 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERIntermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.11035735
E004v2 - 08JUL26Jul 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERA 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 sma…11035677
SSM76463 - 06JUL26Jul 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERWireless Device Charger Inoperative Post Software Update11035730
SSM76324 - 06JUL26Jul 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERA 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…11035679
SSM76468 - 03JUL26Jul 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERUnable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.11035732
TUCC_MAY2026_04May 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPrinted 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…11033205
SSM76454 - 12MAY26May 12, 2026POWER TRAINMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated on the instrument panel.11033264
SSM76404 - 12MAY26May 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVehicles 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:11033261
N892v3 - 01MAY26May 1, 2026ENGINEArduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galler…11033241
E004 v1 - 28APR26Apr 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe printed circuit board fault can cause a smart key battery drain which affects the functionality of the smart key.11032354
D006 Defender 17APR26Apr 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inabili…11032373
SSM000031 - 31MAR26Mar 31, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1D18-55 is set in the TPM during PDI and cannot be cleared using TOPIx Cloud.11030749
SSM000028 - 18MAR26Mar 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERWireless Charger - Charging Interruption With iPhone 15 and 16 Devices11030743
TUCC_MAR2026_32Mar 13, 2026SUSPENSIONREAR DRIVELINE CLICK - NOISE11030968
TUCC_MAR2026_31Mar 13, 2026SUSPENSIONREAR DRIVELINE CLICK - NOISE11030967
TUCC_MAR2026_28Mar 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving with satellite maps, sometimes image doesn't load fully and then comes back11030964
TUCC_MAR2026_27Mar 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERINCONTROL REMOTE APP WAKE UP TIMER11030963
TUCC_MAR2026_26Mar 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere are several scenarios where the key may be set to a deactivated state.11030962
SSM76411 - 10MAR26Mar 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle11030751
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