2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (13 reports).

3Recalls
43Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls

High beams may not show on dashboard, raising crash risk

Recall 21V117Feb 25, 202126,805 vehicles affected

Certain Land Rover vehicles have an Auto High Beam system that does not show on the instrument cluster when the high beams are switched on automatically.

Windshield May Fog Up, Reducing Driver Visibility

Recall 18V139Mar 1, 20187,090 vehicles affected

On certain vehicles, the air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach.

Fuel Rail End Caps May Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V087Feb 1, 20188,211 vehicles affected

Certain gasoline vehicles with a 2.0L engine may have fuel rail end caps that can leak.

Most common 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems

Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other13
Engine12
Electrical System10
Visibility/Wiper5
Power Train4
Exterior Lighting4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Visibility2
Air Bags2

What owners report

2026-06-30, Electrical System
UNKNOWN the vehicle has had a check engine light since purchase, the doors do not lock, the SOS systems failure, ENGINE FAULT SYSTEM and BRAKE SYSTEMS illuminate regularly. The vehicle has stranded my kids and I after purchasing, where the dealer has cleared the codes and promised it’s fine repeatedly.
2026-01-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety and operability issue involving my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, which has rendered the vehicle inoperable and unsafe to drive. Within approximately four months of purchase, the vehicle experienced repeated mechanical failures, including persistent check engine warnings, limp mode activation, failed compression testing, fuel injector failures across all cylinders, exhaust and turbo-related faults, and a full diesel particulate filter (DPF). The vehicle currently will not perform as designed and is unsafe to operate. The vehicle was repeatedly brought to Jaguar Land Rover South Orlando for service. Despite assurances that diagnostics
2026-01-07, Engine
Extreme loss of coolant at 40K miles, no engine fault codes, no visible leak, engine overheated rapidly and did not notify me until it was in the red.
2025-12-16, Electrical System
When I’m driving my high beams automatically come on and blind the drivets ahead of me. They come on by themselves and it’s not even dark enough for them to be on. It happens when I’m on the freeway going to work. This has happened more than once. It’s happened four times already and it worries me cause I don’t want someone to think I’m flicking my high beams at them!!!
2025-12-05, Engine
Oil Filter Housing cracked, leaking oil, smoking in cabin, risk of fire.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar questions

Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: High beams may not show on dashboard, raising crash risk; Windshield May Fog Up, Reducing Driver Visibility; Fuel Rail End Caps May Leak, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (13), Engine (12), Electrical System (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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