The Range Rover Velar's documented problems are safety recalls: 13 vehicle campaigns in NHTSA's recall data name it since its 2018 launch. The largest cover the mild-hybrid DC-DC converter on 2021–2024 models (26V248), seat belt locking retractors (21V668) and a missing Auto High Beam indicator on 2018–2020 models (21V117). All repairs are free.
CarWhere lists 8 documented Range Rover Velar issues, including 8 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Range Rover Velar (2018–present) Range Rover Velar problems
DC-DC converter overload can cut 12-volt charging and drive power (recall 26V248) (2021–2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2021–2024
- Powertrain:
- Mild-hybrid (MHEV) models
On mild-hybrid (MHEV) models, the DC-DC converter can overload when electrical demand is high. If it fails, the 12-volt system stops charging, which can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Dealers update the central software, free of charge; owners first received interim letters while the final remedy was prepared. The 170,169-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Loss of 12-volt system charging
- Loss of drive power or exterior lights while driving
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- If only an interim letter was sent, ask the retailer whether the final software remedy has been released and applied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V248 (2026-04-17) · 170,169 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1]
DC-DC converter can stop working at start-up (recall 26V599) (2021–2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2021–2024
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
This campaign expands recall 26V248. Besides the high-demand overload, a software error can stop the DC-DC converter from working at start-up. A failed converter ends 12-volt charging and can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Dealers update the vehicle software, free of charge. The 23,677-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Loss of 12-volt system charging, including at start-up
- Loss of drive power or exterior lights
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Confirm both 26V248 and 26V599 show as remedied on a mild-hybrid model
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 26V599 (2026-09-17) · 23,677 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [2][1]
Seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early (recall 21V668) (2020–2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2020–2021
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The seat belts' automatic locking retractors can switch off too early, so a child seat secured with the seat belt may not stay tight. Dealers inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as needed, free of charge. The 32,687-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- A child seat installed with the seat belt that loosens or will not stay locked
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 21V668 (2021-08-26) · 32,687 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3]
Auto High Beam has no cluster indicator (recall 21V117) (2018–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2018–2020
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
When Auto High Beam turns the high beams on automatically, the instrument cluster does not show it, which fails the federal lighting standard (FMVSS 108) and can leave the driver unaware they are dazzling oncoming traffic. Dealers update the vehicle software, free of charge. The 26,805-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- No high-beam indicator in the cluster while Auto High Beam is active
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 21V117 (2021-02-25) · 26,805 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4]
2.0L fuel rail end caps may leak (recall 18V087) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L gasoline
On models with the 2.0-liter gasoline engine, the fuel rail end caps can leak fuel vapor or liquid fuel into the engine bay, a fire risk near hot engine or exhaust parts. Dealers replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The 8,211-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- Fuel vapor or liquid fuel in the engine bay
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 18V087 (2018-02-01) · 8,211 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5]
Ventilation inlet door linkages may detach (recall 18V139) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The air inlet door linkages in the ventilation system can detach, so the system may not clear fog or condensation from the windshield and windows. Dealers update the software that controls the ventilation actuator's travel, free of charge.
Symptoms
- Windshield or windows that will not clear fog or condensation
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 18V139 (2018-03-01) · 7,090 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6]
Engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked (recall 23V044) (2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2023
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
A blocked oil channel in the engine cam carrier can lead to an oil leak, a fire risk near an ignition source. Dealers inspect and replace the cam carrier and related parts as needed, free of charge. The 6,724-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 23V044 (2023-02-02) · 6,724 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7]
Front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged (recall 22V523) (2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Range Rover Velar (2018–present)
- Years:
- 2022
- Powertrain:
- Not specified in the recall
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, so the belts may not restrain occupants properly in a crash. Dealers inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies as needed, free of charge. The 4,927-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, which also covers other models.
Symptoms
- No warning signs before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
- Ask a Land Rover retailer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed
NHTSA recall: 22V523 (2022-07-21) · 4,927 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8]