Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 116 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 116 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, across 8 model years (2018–2026). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (43). The most reported problem area overall is engine.

Peak: 2018, with 43 complaints
2018: 432018432019: 272019272020: 162020162021: 132021132022: 8202282023: 6202362024: 2202422026: 120261

n = 116 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Land Rover Range Rover Velar years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Range Rover Velar year: 2018, 2019, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2018 Range Rover Velar: 43 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2019 Range Rover Velar: 27 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2020 Range Rover Velar: 16 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2026 Range Rover Velar: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2024 Range Rover Velar: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
  3. 2023 Range Rover Velar: 6 complaints, 3 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine3971
Electrical System3762
Power Train1340
Fuel/propulsion System960
Exterior Lighting830
Engine and Engine Cooling520
Forward Collision Avoidance552
Steering541
Visibility/wiper510
Structure430
Seat Belts320
Service Brakes322
Air Bags211
Lane Departure220
Tires220
Visibility210
Wheels220
Back Over Prevention110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Other/i Am Not Sure110
Suspension110

All Land Rover Range Rover Velar model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 Range Rover Velar11—Fuel/propulsion System
2024 Range Rover Velar24—Engine
2023 Range Rover Velar63—Electrical System
2022 Range Rover Velar84—Power Train
2021 Range Rover Velar133—Electrical SystemMore complaints than other years
2020 Range Rover Velar162—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2019 Range Rover Velar272—EngineFar more complaints than other years
2018 Range Rover Velar433—Unknown or OtherFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Land Rover Range Rover Velar years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (43), 2019 (27), 2020 (16) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Range Rover Velar year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Engine, with 39 complaints across 7 model years.

How many recalls does the Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?

13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.