AI Damage2022 Land Rover Discovery: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Land Rover Discovery filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and visibility. The maker issued 406 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 406
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 55% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 36% of all complaints
- 3 Backover prevention 18% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 9% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (55% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 116.
- Visibility: 4 complaints (36% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Backover prevention: 2 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Engine: 1 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Steering: 1 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · hybrid · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 116 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I have not experienced the recalled failure, warning message, loss of motive power, or loss of exterior lighting. I am filing because the recall remains unrepaired and the remedy is unavailable for my vehicle. The recall notice I received is dated June 10, 2026.
My car has the same issue as Recall No: 26V458, but it does not show on my VIN in order for my dealership to remedy the issue. Please connect my VIN [XXX] to recall 26V458 as shown: Manufacturer Name: Submission Date: XXX Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC NHTSA Recall No.: 26V458 Manufacturer Recall No.: D145…
Says “camera not available” on screen. Which also affects the warning signals that tell you if anyone is behind you. I called the dealership to repair it, they said I need you to tie the recall number to my VIN number in order to repair the recall. Please tie recall number 26V458 to my vehicle VIN [XXX] Thank you!
A Signal came on that said pull to safety or something like that and then I lost power steering and brake control and my entire dash in my vehicle went pitch black.
The failing component is the same as Land Rover Discovery 2017-2020 recall /N221 service action. Complaint is to extend this service action/ recall to later production models of Land Rover Discovery in the years 2021 and 2022. The same issues are occurring as reported with Land Rover discovery 2017-2020.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The contact waited before restarting the vehicle; however, after driving for several miles the failure reoccurred.
The dealer checked the vehicle and determined that it had suffered a catatrophic engine failure. They had no explanation on the cause of the problem. My vehicle had just run out of warranty with only 60,000 miles on it.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,457 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 31% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Discovery has 12 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 11, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob
- Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen
- A low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often…
A low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road driving conditions.
- Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
- Door Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
- Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle
The noise may be heard from one or both sides of the vehicle when moving forwards or backwards. Action:
- Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to…
Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the…
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed
This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
NHTSA lists 406 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Land Rover Discovery?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, visibility, backover prevention. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (18%), warning lights, check engine (18%), engine failure or replacement (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA lists 406 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery 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 2022 models
Read also
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 2026-11-04.