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2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Discovery Sport.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S9)

The 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact SUV pairing a 9-speed automatic with a 5W-30 oil specification calling for 5.7 quarts, while EPA ratings of 20 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined mpg set its efficiency baseline. It sits at the earliest edge of a 2019-2024 complaint arc that has accumulated 106 owner reports — with steering as the dominant issue and 4 recalls logged — peaking at 20 complaints in 2019 before easing to just 3 by 2022. For researchers, that positioning makes the 2015 the lightly-documented starting point of a reliability history that trended toward improvement rather than escalation over the model's run.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
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 sizeP235/60R18, P235/55R19, P245/45R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR096524
Spark plugLR123892
BatteryLR180618 alt LR032876
Front wiper bladesLR064428 alt LR082689
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

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 holds 5.7 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Castrol BOT720 in the differential, DOT4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.86
Brake FluidDOT4
Differential Gear OilCastrol BOT720
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.8 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity18.62 gallons

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
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

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 Torque52
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 9; Rear: 13 /
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .354
Maximum Rotor Runout.003 With Rotor Installed.

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
160.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 11.060 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
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 engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 110,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
At 110,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace)

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 federal record for the Discovery Sport generation shows a clear downward trend in consumer complaints, falling from 20 in 2019 to zero by 2024, while the number of recalls remains low (0‑4 per year) and investigations are absent throughout. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have also been cutting steadily, dropping from a peak of 360 in 2020 to 123 in 2024, indicating that many early‑model issues have been addressed over time. The 2015 model’s top complaint areas—steering (38 reports), suspension (16), combined steering/suspension (9), and engine (7)—reflect the same categories that dominated later years, suggesting the underlying concerns are consistent across the generation. Crash and fire complaints for 2015 are minimal (2 each), aligning with the low safety‑related issue rates seen in subsequent years. Overall, the declining complaint and TSB volumes imply that the 2015 Discovery Sport benefits from early‑generation fixes and does not sit at a peak of problem reports, making it a comparatively safe year to consider for purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
584
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
106
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 2 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 106 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering38
Suspension16
Steering,Suspension9
Engine7
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Steering,Engine3
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train3

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 584 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76411 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
TUCC_FEB2026_222026-02-13EngineGTDI BRAZED TURBOCHARGER CRACK EXTENDED WARRANTY
D085 - 02FEB262026-02-02EngineGTDI Brazed Turbocharger Crack Extended Warranty
SSM76386 - 29AUG252025-08-29Unknown Or OtherBody and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning…
TUCC_JUN2025_572025-06-13SuspensionThere is a knocking type noise from the front of the vehicle while driving on rough roads.

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.

Vehicles taking 5.7 qtEngine oil filter LR096524Spark plug LR123892Battery LR180618Front wiper blades LR064428

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Discovery Sport take?

5.7 qt of SAE 5W-30 meeting Jaguary specification WSS-M2C913-C or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 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 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.