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2022 Land Rover Discovery

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Discovery.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Land Rover Discovery is built on the brand’s conventional body‑on‑frame architecture and is powered by a gasoline‑engine lineup that utilizes 0W‑20 oil, paired with the eight‑speed automatic (S8) transmission; its EPA fuel‑economy rating of 19 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined reflects the balance Land Rover seeks between capability and efficiency. Across the model’s 1994‑2026 span, owner complaints have varied dramatically, yet the 2022 iteration registers just seven complaints—well below the historic peak of 56 in 1995 and approaching the current low of a single complaint in 2026—though the electrical system remains the most frequent issue area and the vehicle has been subject to four recalls. This modest complaint count positions the 2022 Discovery among the more reliable recent years, suggesting a comparatively stable reliability record within the model’s long‑term history.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityGas ModelsOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/22/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · EN Rating: 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR133457. 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 49 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · EN Rating: 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285/40R22/XL 110YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5; Optional: 9.5, 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR133457 alt LR073868
Engine air filterLR011593
Spark plugLR178881
BatteryLR104511 alt 429123482
Front wiper bladesLR106593 alt LR083272
ThermostatLR106640 alt LR180316
Cabin air filterLR133345 alt LR171252

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.7 in
Overall width78.3 in
Overall height72.8 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4846 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)47/53

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 22 / 21 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 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2017 HSE Luxury Si6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec6.30 sec14.70 sec355 hpAWD
2021R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec6.60 sec15.20 sec355 hpAWD
2018HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V66.40 sec14.80 sec340 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V66.10 sec14.70 sec340 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V66.30 sec14.90 sec340 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.00 sec16.10 sec254 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.10 sec16.10 sec254 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.70 sec16.60 sec254 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds Gas Models of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M-L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.5 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEN Rating: 850 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque26.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 13.7; Rear: 0.118
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 14.2; Rear: 0.906
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°14 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Upper Left & Lower Left7.4 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) · Universal Vehicle Operation (read dtcs)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (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 2022 Discovery sits within a generation that began in 2018, and the federal data shows a clear downward trend in complaints and technical service bulletins as the model matured. Early years like 2018 and 2019 recorded 36 and 38 complaints respectively, along with 884 and 593 TSBs, while the 2022 model year logged only 7 complaints and 401 TSBs. Recalls remained steady at 4 for 2022, matching the generation’s typical annual count except for a spike to 6 in 2020. The target year’s complaint volume is identical to 2023 and 2024, indicating that reliability stabilized at a lower level after 2021. With no crash or fire complaints and only minor electrical and visibility issues reported, the 2022 Discovery represents a mature, relatively trouble-free point in the generation’s lifecycle and is a sound used purchase compared to earlier model years.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
401
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Electrical System3
Visibility/Wiper2
Steering,Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V523000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 21/07/2022

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land…

23V044000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/LubricationReported 02/02/2023

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 401 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N869 Discovery 16JUN262026-06-16Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N869 Discovery 15MAY262026-05-15Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N811 Discovery 15MAY262026-05-15Electrical SystemDoor Zone Module - Quiescent Drain
SSM76404 - 12MAY262026-05-12Unknown Or OtherVehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle. The noise may be…
N892v3 - 01MAY262026-05-01EngineArduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Discovery take?

Gas Models of Gas Models: 0W-20 meeting Jaguar Land Rover Specifications: STJLR.51.5122, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Discovery 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 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 22 highway / 21 combined mpg.