SkipThatYearREAL DATA. SMARTER CAR DECISIONS.
← New search

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Limited comparison data

There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.

About this comparison →
43Owner complaints

Model-year median: 10

3Recall campaigns

View recall details →

0Investigations

View investigation details →

How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
43
201827
201914
202012
2021
Compare all Range Rover Velar years →

Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Unknown Or Other
13Engine
12Electrical System
10Visibility/wiper
5Exterior Lighting
4
All reported categories
Power Train
4Engine And Engine Cooling
3Fuel/propulsion System
3Air Bags
2Visibility
2Fuel System, Gasoline
1Structure
1Tires
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 16 of 43 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports

Visibility/wiper complaints

5 reports
Clear category filter
600 miles · Jun 15, 2019
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper

THE SOFTWARE OF THE CAR HAS A LOT OF BUGS. THE DISPLAYS ON THE CENTER CONSOLE TURNS OFF , THE RADIO CONNECTION COMES AND GO AND THIS IS IN NYC. A FRIEND HAD HIS 2015 BMW TO SAME RADIO STATION AS MY CAR AND THEY WERE RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER. I WAS NOT GETTING ANY SIGNAL WHILE HIS WAS PLAYING. THE CAR FOGS AND MAKES IT VERY HARD …

Read full complaint

THE SOFTWARE OF THE CAR HAS A LOT OF BUGS. THE DISPLAYS ON THE CENTER CONSOLE TURNS OFF , THE RADIO CONNECTION COMES AND GO AND THIS IS IN NYC. A FRIEND HAD HIS 2015 BMW TO SAME RADIO STATION AS MY CAR AND THEY WERE RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER. I WAS NOT GETTING ANY SIGNAL WHILE HIS WAS PLAYING. THE CAR FOGS AND MAKES IT VERY HARD TO SEE AND DRIVE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE 4 TIMES IN ONE DUE TO THIS AND SOFTWARE ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11220359

5,026 miles · Feb 19, 2019
Visibility/wiper

IN COLD TEMPERATURES THE WINDOWS FOG UP TO THE EXTENT THEY START DRIPPING. THE DEFROST DOES LITTLE TO SOLVE THE ISSUE. IT TAKES ANYWHERE FROM 10-30 MINUTES DEPENDING UPON THE TEMPERATURE.

NHTSA ODI #11181252

18,000 miles · Jan 25, 2019
Visibility/wiper

WHEN DRIVING IN COLD EXTERNAL CONDITIONS, EXISTING DEFROST SYSTEM DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAR THE SIDE WINDOWS (FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER) EVEN AFTER 2018 RECALL AND STATED "FIX". MAX DEFROST CAPABILITY DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDOWS. WINDOWS ARE COMPLETELY FOGGED UP MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE VISIBILITY TO SAFELY CHANGE…

Read full complaint

WHEN DRIVING IN COLD EXTERNAL CONDITIONS, EXISTING DEFROST SYSTEM DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAR THE SIDE WINDOWS (FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER) EVEN AFTER 2018 RECALL AND STATED "FIX". MAX DEFROST CAPABILITY DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDOWS. WINDOWS ARE COMPLETELY FOGGED UP MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE VISIBILITY TO SAFELY CHANGE LANES. VISIBILITY IS SEVERELY IMPAIRED MAKING IT A SAFETY ISSUE. SERVICE TECHNICIANS CLAIM THAT IT IS FIXED WHEN IT IS NOT FIXED.

NHTSA ODI #11172106

23,500 miles · Jan 10, 2019
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper

1. CAR WINDOWS DO NOT DEFROST WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER. ESPECIALLY THE SIDE WINDOWS GREATLY EFFECTING VISIBILITY IF HAVING TO TURN OR CHANGE LANES 2. LOWER ELECTRICAL PANEL GOES OUT RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS MAKES YOU UNABLE TO REGULATE TEMPERATURE OR CHANGE DRIVING TYPE.

NHTSA ODI #11166369

Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2018
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper

WHEN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGS UP IN THE MORNINGS/NIGHT, THE DEFOGGER VENTILATION JUST BELOW THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, DOES NOT TOTALLY CLEAR THE CONDENSATION, LEAVING BEHIND A BIG PATCH OF CONDENSATION THAT OBSTRUCTS CLEAR VISIBILITY. ALSO, I AM FACING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE MEDIA SCREENS AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SINCE THE TIME I…

Read full complaint

WHEN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGS UP IN THE MORNINGS/NIGHT, THE DEFOGGER VENTILATION JUST BELOW THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, DOES NOT TOTALLY CLEAR THE CONDENSATION, LEAVING BEHIND A BIG PATCH OF CONDENSATION THAT OBSTRUCTS CLEAR VISIBILITY. ALSO, I AM FACING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE MEDIA SCREENS AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SINCE THE TIME I BOUGHT THE CAR. WHILE OPERATING THE CAR,THE TWO MEDIA SCREENS TURN OFF FROM TIME TO TIME. SOME DAYS, ONLY THE MEDIA PLAYER AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY DOES NOT WORK. FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN I CONNECT MY PHONES (IPHONE X AND IPHONE XS) VIA USB CABLE, THE PHONE IS NOT DETECTED. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE, BUT IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN THAN I IMAGINED.

NHTSA ODI #11139384

Official recalls

3

21V117000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software

Feb 25, 2021

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software

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."

Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Exterior Lighting:headlights

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."

Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

18V139000 · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System

Mar 1, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

18V087000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail

Feb 1, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.