The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 33,331 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door…
Consequence
Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Consequence
If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management…
Consequence
If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
1fires
ENGINE
13
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
VISIBILITY/WIPER
9
POWER TRAIN
6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
Total complaints91
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Water coming from top part of the front windshield. This was previously fixed but after few years problem persists and started causing electrical issues. I already had to replaced computer out of my pocket even it was under warranty cause did not wanted to fix it.”
“Water coming from top part of the front windshield. This was previously fixed but after few years problem persists and started causing electrical issues. I already had to replaced computer out of my pocket even it was under warranty cause did not wanted to fix it.”
“Water leak front windshield passenger side. There has been a windscreen issue for the 2018 discovery faulty install. 2017 is the same vehicle and is having the same issue. This water can leak down into the dash a create electrical issues.”
“There is a safety recall for the 2019-2020 land rover discovery models. 414-01 safety recall: startup battery ground stud - insufficient ground contact land rover tech bulletin dated 09 dec 2020 on july 25 my 2017 land rover discovery lost power, instrumentation went haywire, and steering limp as…”
“There is a safety recall for the 2019-2020 land rover discovery models. 414-01 safety recall: startup battery ground stud - insufficient ground contact land rover tech bulletin dated 09 dec 2020 on july 25 my 2017 land rover discovery lost power, instrumentation went haywire, and steering limp as…”
“There is a safety recall for the 2019-2020 land rover discovery models. 414-01 safety recall: startup battery ground stud - insufficient ground contact land rover tech bulletin dated 09 dec 2020 on july 25 my 2017 land rover discovery lost power, instrumentation went haywire, and steering limp as…”
“Vehicle electronics began going crazy. The instrument cluster and gages just started flashing and pulsating. The transmission and mode selection cluster lit up like a christmas tree. The engine power and steering went limp. The transmission eventually stuck in drive. This occurred twice while…”
“Vehicle electronics began going crazy. The instrument cluster and gages just started flashing and pulsating. The transmission and mode selection cluster lit up like a christmas tree. The engine power and steering went limp. The transmission eventually stuck in drive. This occurred twice while…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery as of
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