- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 17
- combined
Open recalls on record
2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Complaints citing a crash
- 1
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.
- 26V248000high
Electrical issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
15
City
20
Hwy
17
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,450
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 511 g/mi
How this compares
At 17 MPG combined, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranks 4th of 4 small SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2021 — 3.5 MPG short of the 20.5 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 $4,450, $850 more than the $3,600 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $22,250, a $4,250 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 511 grams per mile — about 7.7 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
8 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 8
- Total
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
Most reported components
- SEAT BELTS2
- OTHER2
- STEERING2
- ENGINE1
- BRAKES1
Notable Issues
8 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 1 report involves a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, newest first.
- Recall
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during 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
- 5L 8-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
15
City
20
Hwy
17
Comb
- Annual cost
- $4,450
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
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Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.