2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Range Rover Velar years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. That ranks 6th out of 8 Range Rover Velar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 21,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System4 · ~21,500 mi
Engine3
Fuel/propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System467%21,500——
Engine350%———
Fuel/propulsion System117%———
Lane Departure117%———
Unknown or Other117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 5 complaints
2023: 1202312026: 520265

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls (3)

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Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converterSep 17, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V599000 · 23,677 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converterApr 17, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V248000 · 170,169 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 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 numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.

Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubricationFeb 2, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V044000 · 6,724 vehicles

Problem: 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 channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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 contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

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.

The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the steering wheel became inoperable. The steering wheel became very stiff and was difficult to turn. The ADAS and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The contact received…

Electrical System · received Sep 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762729

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Electrical System · received Aug 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755109

The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon coming to a stop on several occasions, the vehicle cycled…

Electrical System · received Jul 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752382

On June 13, 2026 my 2023 Range Rover Velar (79,772 miles) suffered a sudden, complete engine failure at highway speed on HWY 70 in Durham, NC. No warning lights, oil pressure alerts, or dashboard notifications appeared before or during the failure. The vehicle had operated well since purchase with…

Electrical System · received Jul 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747769

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system on my 2023 Range Rover Velar P250 has lost its active steering intervention capability following one or more Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates. The system no…

Lane Departure · received May 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11740377

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.