2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The low oil pressure warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant intrusion into the engine had caused the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

The contact’s mother owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. There was white smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle due to the engine overheating. The failure occurred within 10 minutes of driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to dealer, who diagnosed that the auxiliary radiator, cooling system hose, and radiator deflector had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who diagnosed that the camshaft timing solenoid had failed and was repaired. The failure remained consistent, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer a third time, who repaired the fuel pump, crank shaft radiator. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant and water pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted and was no longer drivable. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V040000 (Engine). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.