2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Velar years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. That is the most of any Range Rover Velar model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (13 complaints, 30%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 43owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 30% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 28% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 23% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 12% | 11,513 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | 48,150 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software; exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
Risk: If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
UNKNOWN the vehicle has had a check engine light since purchase, the doors do not lock, the SOS systems failure, ENGINE FAULT SYSTEM and BRAKE SYSTEMS illuminate regularly. The vehicle has stranded my kids and I after purchasing, where the dealer has cleared the codes and promised itâs fine…
I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety and operability issue involving my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, which has rendered the vehicle inoperable and unsafe to drive. Within approximately four months of purchase, the vehicle experienced repeated mechanical failures, including…
Extreme loss of coolant at 40K miles, no engine fault codes, no visible leak, engine overheated rapidly and did not notify me until it was in the red.
When Iâm driving my high beams automatically come on and blind the drivets ahead of me. They come on by themselves and itâs not even dark enough for them to be on. It happens when Iâm on the freeway going to work. This has happened more than once. Itâs happened four times already and it…
Oil Filter Housing cracked, leaking oil, smoking in cabin, risk of fire.
Other Land Rover Range Rover Velar years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Range Rover Velar | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Range Rover Velar | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 Range Rover Velar | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 Range Rover Velar | 8 | 4 |
| 2021 Range Rover Velar | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 Range Rover Velar | 16 | 2 |
| 2019 Range Rover Velar | 27 | 2 |
| 2018 | 43 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover Velar model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.