Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | −43% | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2023 | 6 | −50% | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 8 | typical | 4 | Transmission | Average |
| 2021 | 13 | −41% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2020 | 16 | −35% | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2019 | 27 | — | 2 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2018 | 43 | — | 3 | Engine | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Range Rover Velar year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems
Latest Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter
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…
Remedy: 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.
Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
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.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Filter/screen
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar should you avoid?
None of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other Range Rover Velar years at the same age, followed by 2024 and 2021. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (42), electrical system (37) and transmission & drivetrain (13). Engine complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Land Rover Range Rover Velar had?
12 recalls across 2018–2024. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.