2026 Land Rover Discovery

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

The only complaint filed mentions Electrical.

Complaints filed rose from 0 in 2025 to 1 in 2026.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2026: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category202420252026vs. 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,700–4,1003,700–4,1003,700–4,100
Combined MPG19–2119–2119–21
City / Highway MPG17–19 / 23–2417–19 / 23–2417–19 / 23–24
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)421–457421–457425–457
Complaints filed701Not compared
Recalls issued421Not compared
Crash-involved complaints000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints100Not compared
Injuries reported000Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared222

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery get?

EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Land Rover Discovery?

EPA estimates $3,700–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S9)42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD19 mpg (high)23 mpg (low)20 mpg$3,900437 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (S8)63.0L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD17 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$4,100 (high)457 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3Automatic (S8)42.0L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD19 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$3,700 (low)425 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical10000
Brakes10000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 26V389000 · Jun 15, 2026

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    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.