System warning lamps -- Hill Descent, Park Fault Brake Detected, Stability Control Not Available, Brake System Fault Detected, Suspension Fault Detected, Electrical Fault Detected, Car not being able to be put in gear. Safety at risk - no, happened in the driveway Problem was reproduced by the dealer Subsequently the infotainment system was resetting resulting in the loss of all options including the cameras etc.
The worst 2026 Land Rover Discovery problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 26V389000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery 29
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Interference from external WiFi sources could disrupt wireless CarPlay or Android Auto connection
- Restricted or reduced cabin heating performance caused by heater matrix blockage.
- TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
- A printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present
- Wireless Device Charger Inoperative Post Software Update
- Increased effort required to close one or more vehicle doors.
- A low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often...
- Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
- Printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present
2026 Land Rover Discovery fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 2026 Land Rover Discovery owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery
Is the 2026 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Land Rover Discovery, fewer than a typical Discovery model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Land Rover Discovery?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What year does the Land Rover Discovery have bad brakes?
The Land Rover Discovery model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (19 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery get?
Official estimates for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery range from 19 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, 4WD) gets 19 city and 24 highway.
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