AI Damage2021 Land Rover Discovery Phev: common problems
The maker issued 18 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 18
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their…
- Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) Inoperative - Malfunction (PHEV)
- The headlamps not fully functioning properly after module replacement
- Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
- Seat Recliner Motor Inoperative
- MIL ILLUMINATED
- INCORRECT 20-INCH WHEELS INSTALLED
- Key remote functions and/or passive entry stopped working
- INCORRECT 20â WHEELS INSTALLED
- A customer may report that there is a cyclical knocking or judder type noise when braking
NHTSA lists 18 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Phev?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 18 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Phev?
NHTSA lists 18 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Phev from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.