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2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Discovery Sport.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport pairs an Automatic (S9) transmission with a 7.4 qt capacity for 0W-20 oil to achieve EPA estimates of 21/25/22 mpg. Although the vehicle carries zero recalls, it accounts for 20 total owner complaints during this model year, with the Electrical System emerging as the top complaint area. This volume places the 2019 iteration at the highest point of the 2019-2024 model complaint history, distinguishing it from the lowest complaint count recorded in 2022 and marking it as a critical baseline for reliability research.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/25/22 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
BatteryLR180618 alt LR032876
Front wiper bladesLR082689 alt LR064428
Serpentine beltLR186378
ThermostatLR106640
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 / combined21 / 25 / 22 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.

7.4–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2015 HSE Luxury
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.

This engine holds 7.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M-L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.9 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity11.8
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 12.8; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .314
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .710
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9027 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-107 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°.22 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.4 ft. lbs. First Step tighten upper left then lower left. Second Step tighten in an X pattern starting with upper right nut.7.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 64,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 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 16,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 32,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 64,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 96,000 miBrake Line (replace)
At 144,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & 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 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport occupies a notable inflection point in its generation’s federal record. Complaints dropped sharply from 20 in 2019 to 11 in 2020 and continued declining to single digits thereafter, suggesting early build or calibration issues were addressed. Recalls, however, spiked in 2020 (4) and remained present in later years, indicating that while owner-reported problems diminished, latent safety or compliance concerns persisted. The 2019 model’s 20 complaints—though modest—are the highest of the generation, with recurring themes in electrical, powertrain, and propulsion systems, though the data doesn’t specify root causes. The absence of recalls in 2019 is notable but may reflect timing rather than reliability, as subsequent years saw multiple campaigns. **Takeaway:** While the 2019 Discovery Sport isn’t a statistical outlier, its relatively higher complaint volume and position at the start of corrective trends make later model years (2021+) marginally preferable for risk-averse buyers.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
272
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
1 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 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Engine1
Power Train1
Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System1

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 272 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76411 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
TUCC_DEC2025_392025-12-11Electrical SystemA battery warning light on and or electrical system failure message is displayed on…
JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED2025-10-14Power TrainMIL Illuminated.
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.

Group NS batteryVehicles taking 7.4 qtEngine oil filter LR073868Engine air filter LR071942Spark plug LR178881Battery LR180618

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

How much oil does the 2019 Discovery Sport take?

7.4 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 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 21 city / 25 highway / 22 combined mpg.