2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport maintenance schedule

The 2024 Discovery Sport is part of the L550 generation (2015-2027), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2024 Discovery Sport needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Land Rover's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

5,000-7,500 miles recommended for turbo longevity

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Tire rotation

Inspect suspension joints and boots

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Flush system

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

System flush

90,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

Replace fluid and filter assembly

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs

Iridium replacements required

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Timing chain

Inspect for guide wear and chain stretch

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Serpentine belt100,000 miIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid

Inspect and replace Haldex-style coupling fluid

60,000 miIndependent
12V battery

Test capacity

Inspect every 15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
EV coolant loops (MHEV)

MHEV integration checks

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
EV brake service (MHEV)

Hardware check

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20, 7.3 qt
Coolant
STJLR.651.5003
Transmission fluid
ZF Lifeguard 9

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L 4-cyl (EcoBoost), 240 hp, 9-Speed Auto, AWD
  • 2.0L 4-cyl (Ingenium), 246 hp, 9-Speed Auto, AWD
  • 2.0L 4-cyl (Ingenium), 286 hp, 9-Speed Auto, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Land Rover dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 26V599000

September 2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.

Forward collision avoidance

NHTSA 24V678000

September 2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.

February 2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. The lower A-pillar bolt on the right side may be improperly fastened, which can result in reduced structural strength of the body structure.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the right side, lower A-pillar bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N871.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$1,780

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Discovery Sport model years

Shopping new? The Land Rover Discovery Sport guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running a Discovery Sport for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2024 Discovery Sport earns before you buy it.

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