Land Rover Range Rover Velar Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Land Rover Range Rover Velar model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2021 drew the fewest (12) and the 2018 the most (43).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
1 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 23 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
2 | 4 | Unknown or other | — | 23 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 23 |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | Power train | — | 23 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
12 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 17–23 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
16 | 2 | Electrical system | — | 17–23 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
27 | 2 | Engine | — | 20–28 |
| 2018 Among the most complaints |
43 | 3 | Unknown or other | — | 20–28 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 43 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 12 (28%); Electrical system 10 (23%); Visibility/wiper 5 (12%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 28,300 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 27 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 14 (52%); Electrical system 9 (33%); Exterior lighting 3 (11%).
Reports mention 3 fires, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 16 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 6 (38%); Engine 6 (38%); Fuel/propulsion system 2 (13%).
Reports mention 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar years with the fewest complaints
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 12 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 4 (33%); Engine 2 (17%); Seat belts 2 (17%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 16 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 6 (38%); Engine 6 (38%); Fuel/propulsion system 2 (13%).
Reports mention 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 27 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 14 (52%); Electrical system 9 (33%); Exterior lighting 3 (11%).
Reports mention 3 fires, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Land Rover Range Rover Velar owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 28,300 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls
- Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure (2021–2024 model years; 170,169 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2026; 26V248000)
- Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction (2020–2021 model years; 32,687 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2021; 21V668000)
- High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108 (2018–2020 model years; 26,805 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2021; 21V117000)
- Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure (2021–2024 model years; 23,677 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2026; 26V599000)
- Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment (2018 model year; 8,211 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2018; 18V087000)
All 13 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recall campaigns · Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar years FAQ
Which Land Rover Range Rover Velar year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2021 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (12). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Land Rover Range Rover Velar years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2018, 2019 and 2020 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the engine. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Land Rover Range Rover Velar problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the engine (39 of 115 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns covering the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.