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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 61 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.9 times the median Range Rover Velar year — the 2018 model ranks #1 of 8 Range Rover Velar years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (15), other (13), and electrical system (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

61

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Range Rover Velar years?

Range Rover Velar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted61 complaints2018: 61 complaints2019: 43 complaints2020: 21 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 14 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 4 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Range Rover Velar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1525%
Other1321%
Electrical System1016%
Visibility & Wipers711%
Lighting47%
Fuel System47%
Transmission47%
Airbags23%
Body & Structure12%
Tires & Wheels12%

Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V117000LightingFebruary 25, 2021 · 26,805 units

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

18V139000Visibility & WipersMarch 1, 2018 · 7,090 units

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

18V087000Fuel SystemFebruary 1, 2018 · 8,211 units

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 28, 2024

“THE GEAR MALFUNCTION AFTER PLACED IN PARK , CAME OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED IN REVERSE WITH OUT ANY WARNING. AS A RESULT I WAS INJURED”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 5, 2021 · crash

“Dial shifter complaint about the car being place in park inside my garage, left the car door open to return inside the home and once I was 100% out of the vehicle as witnessed by my neighbors, the car went out of park mode causing damaged to the car and my home. What component or system failed or…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 8, 2021 · crash

“The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that the front defroster failed to defrost the front windshield as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · December 11, 2023

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 12, 2025

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — common questions

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 61 complaints put the 2018 model at #1 of 8 Range Rover Velar years. It is one of the Range Rover Velar years to avoid.

What are the most common 2018 Range Rover Velar problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (15 complaints), other (13 complaints), electrical system (10 complaints).

Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Velar years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Range Rover Velar years to avoid are 2018, 2019. The cleanest record among Range Rover Velar years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.