repaired · 2023 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover VelarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-139 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility/wiper
4Power train
4Exterior lighting
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine and engine cooling
2Air bags
2Visibility
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Range Rover Velar year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Range Rover Velar median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar safety ratings
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Range Rover Velar owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.
Own a 2018 Range Rover Velar?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.