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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, most often about the engine (33% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Range Rover Velar model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems
Engine
14 complaints · 33%Parts named most often: engine.
Vehicle was in motion at 65 miles per hour on a major highway. Within a few minutes of warning indicators showing that the vehicle's charging system was not functioning, the car began to jolt and loose power. The vehicle lost all power within a minute. Fluid was leaking from the vehicle. Hazard lights were not…
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that coolant was leaking on the ground underneath the vehicle. The low coolant level warning light was illuminated. There was oil in the oil pan. There was smoke under the hood. The contact was adding coolant daily. The contact called the local…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 30%When trying to drive my wife's vehicle the gauges for speed, tachometer, vehicle status etc turn off. The two touch screens also turn off so cannot control any climate, radio, drive settings etc. It will come on intermittently and turn back off without warning. The car still operates but without any instrumentation.…
The incident happened on freeway. I was driving my car at the speed of 60 -65, all of a sudden the car started slowing down and I pulled over immediately. As soon as I pulled over I could see the smoke coming out of the hood. So immediately got out of the car and started to contact roadside assistance but while in the…
Electrical
10 complaints · 23%When trying to drive my wife's vehicle the gauges for speed, tachometer, vehicle status etc turn off. The two touch screens also turn off so cannot control any climate, radio, drive settings etc. It will come on intermittently and turn back off without warning. The car still operates but without any instrumentation.…
1. Car windows do not defrost when driving in cold weather. Especially the side windows greatly effecting visibility if having to turn or change lanes 2. Lower electrical panel goes out randomly while driving. This makes you unable to regulate temperature or change driving type.
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
1. Car windows do not defrost when driving in cold weather. Especially the side windows greatly effecting visibility if having to turn or change lanes 2. Lower electrical panel goes out randomly while driving. This makes you unable to regulate temperature or change driving type.
When driving in cold external conditions, existing defrost system does not adequately clear the side windows (front and rear driver and passenger) even after 2018 recall and stated "fix". Max defrost capability does not clear the windows. Windows are completely fogged up making it impossible to have visibility to…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. While the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor inside and around the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v087000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to Land Rover norwood (located at 449 neponset st…
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel cap near…
Transmission
4 complaints · 9%Lights
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot; after driving approximately 35 MPH, an on-looker informed the contact that the daytime running lights were not operating as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls
Lights: software
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel rail
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (14 complaints); other or unspecified (13 complaints); electrical (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 25, 2021 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
- It is the most complained-about Range Rover Velar model year since 2000, with 43 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Land Rover Range Rover Velar years
- 2018
- 2019