- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 23
- combined
Open recalls on record
2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 13
- Complaints citing a crash
- 0
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
2 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
2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 21V668000high
Safety restraint issue
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
- 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.
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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
21
City
27
Hwy
23
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 384 g/mi
How this compares
At 23 MPG combined, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranks 3rd of 5 small SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2020 — exactly the 23 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little below the middle of 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 $3,300, within $0 of the $3,300 typical for the class — roughly $16,500 over five years.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 384 grams per mile — about 5.8 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
13 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 13
- Total
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE6
- ELECTRICAL4
- OTHER1
- WHEELS/TIRES1
- SEAT BELTS1
Notable Issues
13 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, newest first.
- Recall
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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
- 2L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
21
City
27
Hwy
23
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,300
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
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Adjacent model years
All Land Rover Range Rover Velar yearsSystems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.