2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
14 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine
sudden engine death while driving, no warning, timing chain failure, engine destruction
- Engine
I see the NHTSA has issued a recall against Ford 2.0L Ecoboost engines for sudden loss of power. This model of Land Rover Discovery Sport also has the same engine in it. I experience this problem with my vehicle, at low speed and when cresting hills at highway speed of 45-55mph. is there anyway…
I see the NHTSA has issued a recall against Ford 2.0L Ecoboost engines for sudden loss of power. This model of Land Rover Discovery Sport also has the same engine in it. I experience this problem with my vehicle, at low speed and when cresting hills at highway speed of 45-55mph. is there anyway this recall can be expanded to include Land Rover? I can be reached at [XXX] if you have any questions regarding the validity of my statement. My name is [XXX] . Please help. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Fuel/propulsion system
Difficulties will filling tank with gas spewing back out. I have to constantly check and fill take extremely slow taking 15-20 minutes to fill vehicle up.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Turbo failure
- Engine
I received my vehicle back from a technician at Pep Boys following a test drive aimed at further evaluating the need for an alignment while in operation. The technician subsequently advised me that my vehicle required new tires and an alignment. However, my vehicle entered a reduced-power mode…
I received my vehicle back from a technician at Pep Boys following a test drive aimed at further evaluating the need for an alignment while in operation. The technician subsequently advised me that my vehicle required new tires and an alignment. However, my vehicle entered a reduced-power mode after driving approximately two miles. Consequently, the vehicle was subsequently towed back to Pep Boys. Despite the efforts of multiple Pep Boys technicians, the root cause of the issue remained elusive. In recognition of their initial involvement, Pep Boys arranged for the vehicle to be transported to the nearest Land Rover service center. Approximately twenty days later, Land Rover's assessment revealed that the timing chain had fractured. Land Rover confirmed that the timing chain was the sole component that had suffered damage. In response, I elected to have my vehicle towed to a more highly-rated automotive facility accredited by the Better Business Bureau, where a thorough inspection determined that the vehicle necessitated a new engine. This assessment also raised concerns that the timing chain had prematurely failed or that Land Rover technicians may have deliberately manipulated the timing chain to inflate repair costs. It is noteworthy that no engine warning lights were illuminated throughout this ordeal, the vehicle received punctual and high-grade oil changes, and there were no discernible knocking sounds. It is imperative to underscore that the vehicle was returned to me in a running condition following the service performed by the Pep Boys technician. Given these circumstances, it is evident that the timing chain issue remains unresolved, and I believe that Land Rover should assume full responsibility for the necessary repairs.
- Engine
Intake Camshaft Variable Cam Timing Actuator failed while driving. Vehicle engine stopped running, I had to make an emergency stop on the freeway. Vehicle had a check engine light on when stopped. Vehicle was inspected at an independent shop and it was determined that the Intake Camshaft Variable Cam Timing Actuator failed and needed to be replaced along with the associated cam drive components.
- Fuel/propulsion system
So I was driving down after getting gas and all of a sudden the check engine light came up. I went to the nearby auto shop and they told me that it was a P0299 Turbo/Super Charger Underboost error and that this was a very common occurrence on my 2015 model.
- Engine · Power train
I (for the first time) have experienced a broken timing chain on a 80000 km (49000 mile) well maintained engine. I think that there was a recall on Land Rover timing chains for the 2011 to 2014 models; however, I have a 2015 Discovery Sport. After calling the Land Rover dealership here in Windsor…
I (for the first time) have experienced a broken timing chain on a 80000 km (49000 mile) well maintained engine. I think that there was a recall on Land Rover timing chains for the 2011 to 2014 models; however, I have a 2015 Discovery Sport. After calling the Land Rover dealership here in Windsor, Ontario, they had told me that “things happen” and it's not covered. If a customer does their part (ie. changes oil), and a relatively new engine falls apart internally (out of the customers control), this is a reliability issue. If I maintain my brakes by changing pads and rotors but the hydraulics fail and I kill someone or die “things happen”? Fortunately, I had the timing chain snap just after making a left turn across 2 oncoming lanes of traffic. If it had broken during the turn, maybe I wouldn't be around/able to bring attention to this. No dash lights had come on to indicate there was an issue with the car prior to the breakdown. There are hundreds of posts about these timing chains online where I and several others were put at potential risk...then left to pay out of pocket to fix an issue that is most likely not ours. Hopefully this gets to as many people as possible and avoids a future accident.
- Service brakes
The brake line (right front) exploded while driving, car almost lost all braking capability (other than e brake)
- Engine
I need assistance in getting my vehicle recalled. Back in march the engine light came on and the dealer said they reset the code and made a repair to the engine. Last month the engine light came on again and I had to have the car towed to the dealer because I could not go in reverse. The dealer IS…
I need assistance in getting my vehicle recalled. Back in march the engine light came on and the dealer said they reset the code and made a repair to the engine. Last month the engine light came on again and I had to have the car towed to the dealer because I could not go in reverse. The dealer IS now telling me I need a new transmission which cost $11,000.00. The car IS only 4 years old. Attached IS the report the dealer wrote up also it looks like there was a recall on the car but my vin IS not included in the recall. My vehicle IS still like a new car other than this light on. The dealer IS telling me if I drive it the transmission can go up at any time. I paid $56,000.00 for this vehicle back in 2015. The dealer gave me an appraised amount of the car this week and telling me they can only offer me $17,000.00. The car has less than 65,000 miles on it. I have googled to see if there were other customers having this same problem and they are a lot of owners experiencing this same problem. The dealer IS trying to get me to purchase a new car. I worked extremely hard to pay this car off. I am in no position to obtain a new monthly payment. I need my vehicle for work. My job requires me to travel and without my car I could possibly loose my job. I would like to have someone investigate this matter at your earliest. I will also be sending this compliant to congress and every television to get some assistance. I would really appreciate any assistance in this matter as soon as possible.
- Unknown or other
As I left the store, I get to my 2015 land rover discovery sport and use the keyless entry as I usually do. I get in and close the door. I press the push start button and all of a sudden, three different warning alarms are going off. I look at my dash board and see that there's a warning the the…
As I left the store, I get to my 2015 land rover discovery sport and use the keyless entry as I usually do. I get in and close the door. I press the push start button and all of a sudden, three different warning alarms are going off. I look at my dash board and see that there's a warning the the car isn't in park, then that the parking brake IS not on, then I turn off the car and turn it back on. After that it seemed fine. I reverse and back out of my spot. As I'm turning, my drivers side door swings open, causing me to reach out and shut it and it would not shut. After parking again, I continued for over an hour to try to get the door to shut. The latch was not returning to its normal position.
- Seat belts · Visibility/wiper
I have changed 3 deferent wipers but no matter what time I install it will skip in the center of driver side, driver and passenger seat belt make buzzing noise, driver door and passenger door make buzzing and clicking noise. Make car has only 26000 miles
- Engine · Unknown or other
Engine light repeatedly comes on intermittantly despite multiple attempts to repair by dealership and address error codes over a period of over 2 years and over 20,000 miles (many occurrences between 10K and 31K miles). dealer manager indicated he would file claim with documentation to land rover, but he has not returned calls the past 3 weeks.
- Power train
Car shifts into neutral unexpectedly. Will be driving and car will shift into neutral and flash telling me to select gear. Cannot select gear until I turn the car off and re-crank it. Has happened to me twice while driving. Thankfully when sitting at a red light waiting to go. I give the car gas then it just shifts into neutral.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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…
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 deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011035Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- 11008625A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off.
- 11007417Front/Rear Door Latch Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- 10249843Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 engines.
- 10249842Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 replacement engines.
- 10243688Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
- 10243681The sunglass holder wont open or does not operate correctly
- 10243679The wiper blades streak, smear, judder or squeak during operation
- 10242074PDC Park distance control no volume
- 10242073PDC Park distance control no volume
- 10239047JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
- 10239018A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
- 10237543Creaking Type Noise When Steering
- 10237542Creaking Type Noise When Steering
- 10237541Creaking Type Noise When Steering
- 10232700Engine misfire
- 10231447Tailgate not closing when opened using the passive entry
- 10222703Unable to complete pdi due to telematics incontrol activation failing
- 10222700Pivi loss of gps location and clock time
- 10222699Pivi loss of gps location and clock time
- 10222693Mhev dc dc converter squeaking noise from inside the cabin
- 10222692Mhev dc dc converter squeaking noise from inside the cabin
- 10222690No communication with impa via topix cloud
- 10222681Near field sensing feature degradation
- 10219018Coolant level low warning message
- 10212996USB Socket At Front Portable Media Interface Panel Inoperative Or Not Illuminating
- 10211156Accessory dashboard camera inoperative
- 10211148Engine misfire or rough running
- 10208755HVAC taking longer than expected to warm the cabin in cold environments.
- 10208666The lighting control switch and/or the wiper control switch may not operate or operates intermittently.
- 10206280Massage Seat PIVI Screen Button Greyed Out
- 10206277Ingenium I4 2.0L Petrol logging P0142-00 O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3
- 10204846Technical Bulletin: Engine Does Not Re-Start or Flashing gear selector LED Indicator after selecting Neutral N During an ECKO stop
- 10203422Range Rover vehicles TPMS valve performance - A number of instances have been reported where a loss of pressure in tyres has been observed with associated Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TKPMS) warning messages. Customers and retailers have been unable to re-
- 10202852Seat Power Fore/Aft Motor Inoperative
- 10202851Seat Recliner Motor Inoperative
- 10202830Timing chain replacement VVT Service Part Incorrectly Boxed
- 10194725Smart key inoperative
- 10194724Smart key inoperative
- 10191914A customer may report that the roof molding is damaged and requires replacement.
Every Land Rover Discovery Sport model year
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