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2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 43 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.4 times the median Range Rover Velar year — the 2019 model ranks #2 of 8 Range Rover Velar years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (37% of the total).

43

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

6

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Range Rover Velar years?

Range Rover Velar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 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, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1637%
Electrical System921%
Other512%
Transmission37%
Lighting37%
Body & Structure25%
Driver Assistance25%
Fuel System12%
Steering12%
Tires & Wheels12%

Does the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have recalls?

2 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.

19V040000EngineJanuary 17, 2019 · 2,587 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.

Consequence

Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“My 2019 Range Rover Velar engine caught on fire while it was parked and off. The vehicle gave no warning and showed no signs of overheating or maintenance that needed to be done. The fire was so bad and hot it totaled the velar and another vehicle. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 3, 2022 · fire

“I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY SUV THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THEN THE TRUCK WOULD START SHACKING OUT OF THE NO WHERE AND TURN OFF ALL OF A SUDEN, THIS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES, I TOOK IT TO ITS DEALER AND MY TRUCK WAS AT THE DEALER FOR A LITTLE OVER A MONTH. SINCE THATS HAPPENED I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 1, 2018

“ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2019, MY WIFE AND 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER PULLED INTO OUR DRIVEWAY IN OUR 2019 RANGE ROVER VELAR. SHORTLY BEFORE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A COOLANT ALERT WENT OFF. THE CAR THEN BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. MY WIFE QUICKLY GOT OUR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 13, 2019 · fire

“The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her fiancé noticed that the front passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight bulb was blown…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · August 7, 2023

“I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY SUV THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THEN THE TRUCK WOULD START SHACKING OUT OF THE NO WHERE AND TURN OFF ALL OF A SUDEN, THIS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES, I TOOK IT TO ITS DEALER AND MY TRUCK WAS AT THE DEALER FOR A LITTLE OVER A MONTH. SINCE THATS HAPPENED I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 1, 2018

2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — common questions

Is the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 43 complaints put the 2019 model at #2 of 8 Range Rover Velar years. It is one of the Range Rover Velar years to avoid.

What are the most common 2019 Range Rover Velar problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (16 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), other (5 complaints).

Does the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 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.