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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Discovery Sport.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport pairs a nine-speed automatic transmission with EPA ratings of 20 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined mpg, anchoring it as an efficiency-minded offering in the lineup. Engine issues top the model's five total owner complaints, yet the absence of any recalls keeps the overall reliability picture relatively clean for this model year. Against the Discovery Sport's broader complaint history from 2019 through 2024 — which peaks at 20 complaints in 2019 before falling to just 3 in 2022 — this 2016 model's five complaints place it on the quieter end of the spectrum, meaning prospective owners can expect comparatively few headaches relative to the model's more troubled years.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter LR096524. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP225/65R17, P235/65R17, P235/60R18, P235/55R19, P245/45R20 - ALL 5 SEAT VEHICLES; ALL 7 SEAT VEHICLES: P225/65R17, P235/65R17, P235/60R18, P235/55R19, P245/45R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.0, 8.0; ALL 5 SEAT VEHICLES; 7 SEAT VEHICLES: 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.0, 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR096524
Spark plugLR123892
BatteryLR180618 alt LR032876
Front wiper bladesLR082689 alt LR064428
Serpentine beltLR184802
ThermostatLR027158
Cabin air filterLR056138

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Curb weight3845 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 26 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Discovery Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2015 HSE Luxury
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec240 hpAWD
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.20 sec240 hpAWD
2020SE P250 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec246 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.9
Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Cylinder Head StepsCoat bolts with engine oil.
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) BoltsM12 nut: 56.0, M14 nut: 111.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil TypeSPA2
Oil Capacity5.29 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43; Rear: 21 /; Front: 43; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 66 Tighten; Rear: 81
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 9; Rear: 13 /
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .354
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .004 with; Rear: .003 with

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., 9074 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., 9074 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
160.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 11.060 in
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.084 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 90,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Hood Latch (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 90,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The provided federal record for this generation spans 2019 to 2024, revealing a downward trend in complaints from a peak of 20 in 2019 to zero in 2024, accompanied by fluctuating recalls and declining technical service bulletins (TSBs). As a 2016 model, the target year falls well before this recorded peak, meaning it predates the highest-frustration period captured in the dataset. Specifically for 2016, federal data logs only four complaints—one each in "Engine," "Steering," "Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine," and "Power Train,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)"—with zero crash or fire incidents, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Consequently, since the 2016 model avoids the worst of the documented complaint surge and exhibits a minimal complaint volume itself, it represents a reasonably strong choice for a used purchase provided it has survived its early years without major incident.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
425
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’19’20’21’22’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine1
Steering1
Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Power Train,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 425 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
BIG5JAN24_262024-01-16Engine And Engine CoolingPotential manufacturing issue with AJ126 replacement engines.
NAS23.12.0012023-12-20Engine And Engine CoolingPotential manufacturing issue with AJ126 engines.
SSM758142023-09-29Electrical SystemWeather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
SFCC_JUN2023_462023-06-26StructureA customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SSM75825ATT2022-12-09EquipmentMHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter LR096524Spark plug LR123892Battery LR180618Front wiper blades LR082689

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Discovery Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Discovery Sport get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.