- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 3
- on record
- MPG
- 20
- combined
Open recalls on record
3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 43
- Complaints citing a crash
- 3
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
3 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 21V117000high
Lighting issue
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
- 18V139000high
Visibility issue
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
Consequence
If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
- 18V087000high
Fuel system issue
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
18
City
24
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 439 g/mi
How this compares
At 20 MPG combined, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranks 6th of 6 small SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2018 — 3.5 MPG short of the 23.5 MPG median for that group.
That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,800, $550 more than the $3,250 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $19,000, a $2,750 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 439 grams per mile — about 6.6 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
43 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 43
- Total
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE17
- ELECTRICAL7
- OTHER6
- VISIBILITY4
- LIGHTING3
Notable Issues
43 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 7 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, newest first.
- Recall
The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive type
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3L 6-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
18
City
24
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,800
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.