2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls and problems

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 3 safety recalls and 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
44
Crashes / fires
3 / 2
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls

Recall 21V-117: Exterior Lighting

Reported Feb 25, 2021 · 26,805 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

Recall 18V-139: Visibility

Reported Mar 1, 2018 · 7,090 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

Recall 18V-087: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Feb 1, 2018 · 8,211 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other14
Engine12
Electrical System10
Visibility/Wiper5
Power Train4
Exterior Lighting4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Visibility2
Air Bags2
Structure1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 2
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Daytime Running Lights › Bulbs — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jun 30, 2026
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 it’s fine repeatedly.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jan 13, 2026
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 persistent check engine warnings, limp mode activation, failed compression testing, fuel injector failures across all cylinders, exhaust and turbo-related faults, and a full diesel particulate filter (DPF). The vehicle currently will not perform as designed and is unsafe to operate. The vehicle was…
Engine · reported Jan 7, 2026
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.
Electrical System · reported Dec 16, 2025
When I’m driving my high beams automatically come on and blind the drivets ahead of me. They come on by themselves and it’s not even dark enough for them to be on. It happens when I’m on the freeway going to work. This has happened more than once. It’s happened four times already and it worries me cause I don’t want someone to think I’m flicking my high beams at them!!!
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 24, 2025
REAR CAMERA MALFUNCTION!! The rear backup camera has malfunctioned due to water entering the device. This is the same issue seemingly as the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport rear cameras, but the Velar has yet to be included in the recall. The Velar has the same 360 degree surround system. Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 21V-117 (exterior lighting), 18V-139 (visibility), 18V-087 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (14 reports), followed by engine (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,300 miles.

Are Land Rover recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.