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2026 Land Rover Range Rover VelarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel/propulsion system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 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.

82%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: warning light/devices

New

Recall 26V-297 · May 12, 2026 · 76 vehicles · 62 repaired

Risk. A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar safety ratings

2026 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR SUV MHEV 4WD 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL DOOR UNABLE TO LOCK AFTER VEHICLE IS LOCKED Bought a new 2026 Range Rover velar about a week ago. I was surprised to see fuel door does not lock when vehicle is locked. I pressed the fuel door with my keys outside of vehicle reach and fuel door opened. This can lead to fuel theft and…
Complaint 11648011 · Mar 12, 2025

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