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2020 Land Rover Discovery SE

The 2020 Land Rover Discovery SE is a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with an automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $52,300 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Discovery measures 195.1 inches long on a 115.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,735 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$52,300
MSRP with Destination$53,650
Destination Charge$1,350
Engine
Engine TypeV6 supercharged
Displacement3 L
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Tank Capacity23.5 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front19-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear19-in. aluminum alloy
Tires Front255/60R19 V
Tires Rear255/60R19 V
Dimensions & Weight
Length195.1 in
Width87.4 in
Height73 in
Wheelbase115 in
Front Track66.5 in
Rear Track66.4 in
Ground Clearance8.7 in
Cargo Volume41.2 ft³
Curb Weight4,735 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.4 in
Headroom Rear39 in
Legroom Front39 in
Legroom Rear37.6 in
Shoulder Room Front60.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.5 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2020 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4wd).

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 1, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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 warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.

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.

NHTSA campaign 23V393000

Aug 26, 2021 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.

NHTSA campaign 21V668000

Jun 17, 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.

Consequence: A vehicle that shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N607.

NHTSA campaign 21V457000

Feb 25, 2021 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

NHTSA campaign 21V117000

Nov 10, 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.

Consequence: If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.

NHTSA campaign 20V694000

Jan 30, 2020 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery vehicles. The second row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners, resulting in a seat frame with insufficient strength.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seats may not properly secure the occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row seat frame, tightening the bolts properly, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N422.

NHTSA campaign 20V053000

19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY

Owner Complaints

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Land Rover DISCOVERY (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System9
Engine4
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train3
Structure3
Back Over Prevention2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 9, 2026 · Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper
“Vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the manufacturer-directed safety campaign remedy for Service Action N694 (Windshield Water Leaks). The Vehicle was brought in for service immediately after…”
Jul 7, 2026 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that after his wife had started the vehicle, the "Charging System Malfunction" warning message illuminated. The contact stated that the…”
May 22, 2026 · Service Brakes Crash 1 death
“My mom was run over and killed by her vehicle on 5/15.”
Jan 15, 2026 · Visibility
“The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for maintenance, the contact was made aware of TSB: SSM74710 for the windshield seals. The…”
Dec 2, 2025 · Unknown Or Other
“3 years ago my wife got in her car after a rain storm and center console was soaked in water. Leak coming from top of the windshield. Send it in for repairs. Fast forward 3 years later and it's still…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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