2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Reliability Score: 8.1 out of 10

Reliability Score

8.1 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar midsize SUVs

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 49 powertrain complaints. A typical midsize SUV fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 78.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall49 complaints against about 78 for similar vehicles

8.1

Last three years29 complaints against about 50 for similar vehicles

8.2

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year

20188.1
20197.6
20208.7
20218.8
2022n/a
2023n/a
2024n/a
2025n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

By engine

2.0L 4-cyl turbo 8.3/10

No clear difference from the 3.0L 6-cyl turbo. (26 complaints, about 67,000 built)

3.0L 6-cyl turbo 6.8/10

No clear difference from the 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. (16 complaints, about 16,000 built)

A complaint counts toward an engine only when its VIN names the engine. Each score is that engine on its own against similar vehicles, worked out the same way as the score above.

On the record · from NHTSA's files, not reviewed by hand

Recall26V248

Electrical System, Propulsion System, Dc/Dc Converter · 5,304 vehicles (6% of those built) · maker's estimate: 100% have the defect

Complaints by Engine Code

AJ20P

2.0L 4-cyl / 247 hp

51 complaints 7.4 per year Gasoline

4 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

19

electrical

19

transmission

9

exterior

4

other

4

Same engine used in

LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque (2012-2019)LAND ROVER Range Rover Evoque (2020-2025)LAND ROVER Discovery Sport (2015-2025)

AJ126

3.0L 6-cyl / 380 hp

34 complaints 17.0 per year Gasoline

1 fire report

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

12

other

9

electrical

5

exterior

3

cooling

3

Same engine used in

LAND ROVER Discovery (2017-2025)LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport (2014-2022)LAND ROVER Range Rover (2013-2022)

Land Rover Range Rover Velar Unidentified Engine

12 complaints 6.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

5

engine

3

other

2

exterior

1

wheels tires

1

I6 AJ20P6

3.0L 6-cyl / 345 hp

12 complaints 5.5 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

6

engine

4

safety systems

2

fuel system

2

other

1

Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

AJ20D

2.0L / 180 hp

4 complaints 4.0 per year Diesel

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

4

fuel system

2

cooling

1

transmission

1

AJ133

5.0L 8-cyl / 550 hp

1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

1

safety systems

1

Battery & Propulsion Reliability

Mild Hybrid

Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

1 battery-related complaint 1.0 per year 2 battery-related recalls

Too few field reports to rate this generation against peers yet. Most recently launched models accumulate complaints over the first 2-3 years.

What kind of battery complaint?

Among the 1 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.

Battery & propulsion recalls (2)

26V248000 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 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.

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

26V599000 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. 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.

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

Sample complaint excerpts

Electric Propulsion

[2021] This complaint is filed regarding an inoperable vehicle subject to active safety recall NHTSA 26V-248 / JLR Campaign D126. My 2021 Range Rover Velar MHEV experienced a total charging failure and loss of motive power caused by an internal failure of the 48V-to-12V DC-DC converter (boost control microchip defect). A professional diagnostic confirmed the 12V battery is viable, but the DC-DC converte

12V Auxiliary Battery

[2021] This complaint is filed regarding an inoperable vehicle subject to active safety recall NHTSA 26V-248 / JLR Campaign D126. My 2021 Range Rover Velar MHEV experienced a total charging failure and loss of motive power caused by an internal failure of the 48V-to-12V DC-DC converter (boost control microchip defect). A professional diagnostic confirmed the 12V battery is viable, but the DC-DC converte

Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 42 owner complaints

Electrical System: 36 owner complaints

Transmission: 13 owner complaints

Safety Systems: 9 owner complaints

Fuel System: 9 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

On a used 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (42), the electrical system (36) and the transmission and drivetrain (13). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar about the engine, all engines combined.
Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar about the electrical system.
Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar about the fuel system, all engines combined.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Recalls (12)

26V599000Sep 17, 2026serious

Electrical System

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.

26V248000Apr 17, 2026serious

Electrical System

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.

24V678000Sep 12, 2024serious

Back Over Prevention

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.

24V450000Jun 17, 2024serious

Engine & Cooling

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.

23V044000Feb 2, 2023serious

Engine & Cooling

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.

Show 7 older recalls

22V581000Aug 4, 2022serious

Electrical System

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. The vehicles were manufactured without an Audio Amplifier Module (AAM), and therefore will not provide audio safety features, such as seat belt reminders, turn signal sounds, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) warnings.

22V523000Jul 21, 2022serious

Seat Belts

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

21V668000Aug 26, 2021serious

Seat Belts

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

21V117000Feb 25, 2021serious

Exterior Lighting

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."

19V040000Jan 17, 2019serious

Engine

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.

18V139000Mar 1, 2018serious

Visibility

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.

18V087000Feb 1, 2018serious

Fuel System

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar complaints?

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the transmission.

Is the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?

NHTSA has 114 owner complaints on file for the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

NHTSA lists 12 recalls covering some 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Range Rover Velar have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2018-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 114 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.