2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Video Screen Recall (25V016)

Recall 25V016 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport in recall 25V016?

The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Is it safe to drive a 2023 Discovery Sport with recall 25V016?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the video screen and monitor and unit.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V016?

Recall 25V016 covers 28,370 vehicles: 2023-2024 Land Rover Defender; 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport; 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

NHTSA lists 28,370 vehicles in this campaign, built March 22, 2023 to March 23, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Discovery Sport video screen recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.

When was recall 25V016 announced?

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported recall 25V016 to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 3, 2025.

This recall was filed 20 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1 days. If your Discovery Sport was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Discovery Sport is part of recall 25V016?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V016 is open on your Discovery Sport, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V016000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Discovery Sport owners do about recall 25V016?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V016000 applies to your Discovery Sport.
2. Call a Land Rover dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any video screen and monitor and unit symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Discovery Sport owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 54 of them about the electrical system.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 117 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 54 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Land Rover Defender: 82 complaints in total, 39 about the electrical system
• 2024 Land Rover Defender: 25 complaints in total, 14 about the electrical system
• 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport: 3 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The door actuators are failing which is a very common problem on these vehicles. This fault makes it impossible to lock the doors and arm the vehicle. This is a significant safety issue.

2023 Land Rover Defender owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11679770, filed August 11, 2025

My car died on December 14, 2025 when I was pulling out of my driveway. It read “stop safely electrical fault detected.” And then shut down and would not turn on. Then it said “battery low. Please start engine.” But the car would not start. I had to get it towed to the dealer.

2023 Land Rover Defender owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11709828, filed January 9, 2026

The Defender is only 2 years old, with 59k miles. Outside of warranty. It is a mild hybrid. Received an emergency electrical fault issue. Car stalled out. Had to get it towed to dealership.

2023 Land Rover Defender owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11710060, filed January 10, 2026

Can recall 25V016 make my Discovery Sport a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same video screen and monitor and unit problem is common in lemon law claims.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Discovery Sport went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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