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.
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-117 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily.
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.