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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Discovery Sport.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is equipped with an S9 automatic transmission and delivers an EPA-rated 19/24/21 mpg. This model year recorded 11 total owner complaints, primarily centered on the engine and vehicle speed control, and has been subject to four recalls. Positioned within a 2019-2024 model history, the 2020 version represents a decrease in complaints from the 2019 peak of 20, though it remains above the 2022 low of three.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy19/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR073868. 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.

Battery groupBCI NS · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/60R18/XL 107VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR073868 alt LR073669
Engine air filterLR071942
Spark plugLR178881
BatteryLR091092
Front wiper bladesLR064428 alt LR082689
ThermostatLR115275
Cabin air filterLR115835

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Curb weight4039 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-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.

7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2020 SE P250
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020SE P250 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec246 hpAWD
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec240 hpAWD
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.20 sec240 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 52.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 98.03 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°27 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 21,000 mi; spark plugs every 63,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 21,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission 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 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport represents a pivotal transition year within this generation: consumer complaints dropped sharply from 20 in 2019 to just 11, yet recall activity jumped from zero to four—the highest across the entire dataset. This was accompanied by the peak TSB count of 360, suggesting the manufacturer was actively addressing known issues through official campaigns rather than waiting for owner reports. The trend continues improving through 2021 and beyond, with complaints falling to just 4 in 2021 and recalls normalizing to single digits. The 2020 model's top complaint areas (vehicle speed control/engine and powertrain/electrical system/engine) each appeared twice, with one crash complaint and one fire complaint also recorded. This pattern indicates 2020 was a corrective action year for Land Rover, with the high recall and TSB volumes reflecting proactive fixes rather than exploding defect rates. The concrete takeaway: 2020 sits in the "sweet spot" of this generation—complaints are already declining from the 2019 high, and the recalls suggest known issues have been addressed, making it a reasonably sound choice within this model's lifespan, provided the specific recalls have been completed on any given used example.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
360
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Steering,Engine1
Tires1
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Engine1
Lane Departure1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V668000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 26/08/2021

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… 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…

20V751000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 03/12/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 360 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N861 DISCOVERY 20MAR262026-03-20Unknown Or OtherCharging fault on instrument cluster after update
SSM76411 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
Discovery_N861 02-20-20262026-02-20Electrical SystemThe 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) battery enters an offline state and no longer…
252602.027 - 12FEB262026-02-12Electrical SystemOnce the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on…
TUCC_JAN2026_262026-01-28Unknown Or OtherAfter vehicle off, the fan continues to run at high speeds.

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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VIN
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Discovery Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Discovery Sport get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.