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Land Rover Discovery IV (L319) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign
1
of 3 versions affected
2
official RappelConso notices
4

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • TDV6 2.7 190 chDiesel · 190 hp
No documented recall
  • TDV6 3.0 245 chDiesel · 245 hp
  • SDV6 3.0 256 chDiesel · 256 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Faulty crankshaft position sensor (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A 2016 recall covers Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 built between April 2012 and May 2013 (Australia): a badly made crankshaft sensor can cause the engine to stall, with loss of braking and steering assistance. Similar recalls have been published in China, Brazil and Italy.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 2 October 2026 — Les boulons destinés à être utilisés avec le support de fixation ne sont pas correctement marqués conformément à la norme iso. Cela pourrait amener les utilisateurs à suivre des instructions d'installation incorrectes, empêchant le support de retenue de fonctionner correctement. En conséquence, la remorque pourrait se détacher pendant l'utilisation, ce qui augmenterait le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

    Models or references
    Discovery 3 / lr3 (la), discovery 4 / lr4 (la), range rover sport (ls) voiture particulière.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)
  • 25 September 2026 — Le mécanisme du crochet de remorquage peut se détériorer progressivement, entraînant le détachement de la remorque pendant l'utilisation et causant potentiellement des blessures.

    Models or references
    Discovery 3 / lr3 (la), discovery 4 / lr4 (la), range rover sport (ls) voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)
  • 29 September 2023 — La corrosion dans le système de verrouillage des portes arrière peut les faire déverrouiller involontairement, sans indication sur le tableau de bord, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident, de blessures.

    Models or references
    Discovery voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)
  • 15 January 2021 — La fixation de l’ancrage supérieur de la ceinture de sécurité du côté gauche (lhs) ne peut pas être installée selon les spécifications requises. Par conséquent, les passagers peuvent ne pas bénéficier de la pleine protection offerte par le système de ceinture de sécurité, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

    Models or references
    Discovery 2020 et 2021 année modèle découvrir les véhicules sept places.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Volkswagen Touareg III134.0/5
Kia Sorento IV10not rated
Hyundai Santa Fe IV10not rated
Škoda Kodiaq I224.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Land Rover Discovery IV (L319) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Land Rover Discovery IV (L319): Faulty crankshaft position sensor (2016 recall).

Which versions of the Land Rover Discovery IV (L319) are affected?

Affected versions: TDV6 3.0 245 ch (1), SDV6 3.0 256 ch (1). No documented recall for: TDV6 2.7 190 ch.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Land Rover Discovery IV (L319)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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