Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Discovery.
The 2015 Land Rover Discovery is an SUV equipped with an Automatic (S9) transmission that achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/26/22 mpg. This model year accumulated 106 total owner complaints and 4 recalls, with steering identified as the top complaint area, within a model history spanning 1994-2026. While the historical record designates 1995 as the highest complaint year with 56 issues and 2026 as the lowest with 1, the 2015 data provides researchers with a specific baseline for evaluating the vehicle's reliability profile within that timeline.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Overall length | 181.1 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3845 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.8 / 64.2 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 26 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Discovery of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.70 sec | 340 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 340 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 8.00 sec | 16.10 sec | 254 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 8.10 sec | 16.10 sec | 254 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 8.70 sec | 16.60 sec | 254 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 6.40 sec | 14.80 sec | 340 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec | 6.30 sec | 14.70 sec | 355 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 355 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2015 Land Rover Discovery sits in a relatively quiet stretch of the federal record, positioned between the very low-volume 2006 model year (2 complaints, 1 TSB) and 2016 (5 complaints, 0 recalls, but 425 TSBs), and well before the clear problem peak that hits in 2018–2019 (36–38 complaints, 4 recalls, and TSB counts of 884 and 593). The 2015 model year itself shows a chassis-dominated complaint pattern, with steering leading at 38 reports, suspension at 16, an additional 9 listed as combined steering/suspension, and engine issues trailing at 7. That steering concentration is notable relative to surrounding years and suggests a localized handling-component concern rather than the broad, systemic failures that drive the 2018–2019 spike. The 2 crash and 2 fire complaints filed against this single model year are a yellow flag, and while no investigations are open, the federal data does not specify root causes for any of these. For a used buyer, the 2015 is a defensible choice within this generation - clearly preferable to the 2018–2019 peak and the steady 4-recall years that follow - but it is not a casual purchase: a pre-purchase inspection of the steering and suspension is non-negotiable, and crash/fire history should be verified on any specific example.
All 106 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 584 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM76411 - 10MAR26 | 2026-03-10 | Electrical System | Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle |
| TUCC_FEB2026_22 | 2026-02-13 | Engine | GTDI BRAZED TURBOCHARGER CRACK EXTENDED WARRANTY |
| D085 - 02FEB26 | 2026-02-02 | Engine | GTDI Brazed Turbocharger Crack Extended Warranty |
| SSM76386 - 29AUG25 | 2025-08-29 | Unknown Or Other | Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning… |
| TUCC_JUN2025_57 | 2025-06-13 | Suspension | There is a knocking type noise from the front of the vehicle while driving on rough roads. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.