2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact SUV, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 21
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $48,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Land Rover |
|---|---|
| Model | Discovery Sport |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 19 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 427 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3650 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Discovery | 18 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Discovery | 23 MPG combined |
| Discovery Sport | 21 MPG combined |
| Discovery Sport MHEV | 21 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 19 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 35% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $43,200
- Total interest
- $7,515
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (4)
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR21V668000 · 2021-08-26
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.
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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE20V751000 · 2020-12-03
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE20V683000 · 2020-11-05
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V248000 · 2026-04-17
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway).
Is the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC