2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (10) · Exterior Lighting (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2021-02-25 · campaign 21V117000 · 26,805 vehicles
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."
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.
Engine 2019-01-17 · campaign 19V040000 · 2,587 vehicles
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.
Risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (509)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-18 · N881 Range Rover 18SEP26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Power Train 2026-08-21 · N881 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Power Train 2026-07-17 · N881 Range Rover 17JUL26 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) software update
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-04 · SSM76468 - 03JUL26 · Other
unable to select navigation when pressing the navigation tile on thetouchscreen.
Power Train 2026-06-16 · N881 Range Rover 16JUN26 · Other
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-22 · SSM76458 - 22MAY26 · Other
driver or passenger seat harness replacement has been performed to rectify the concern, but no evidence indicating how the harness has faulted is provided in claims.
Showing the 6 most recent of 509 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-12 · Electrical System“as i was driving down the interstate doing about 75 miles per hour the car lost all power without a warning. it was at night in the middle of no where. i almost had a bad accident but i was able to veer off the road before the car brakes locked. i was unable to use safety flashers.…”
2026-04-25 · Exterior Lighting“i am reporting a premature failure of the daytime running light (drl) system on my range rover velar. both drls have failed within approximately one year of each other, indicating a likely systemic defect rather than normal wear. the drls are integrated led components within the headlamp assembly and are not serviceable independently. when the drl …”
2026-04-16 · Engine · 🔥 fire“my car caught on fire due to electrical and engine issues. …”
2026-03-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2019 range rover velar p250 r-dynamic se began experiencing cooling system issues approximately 5 months after purchase. the vehicle was brought to an authorized land rover dealership several times during the warranty period. despite these visits, the underlying problem — including cracked thermostat housing, leaking coolant hoses, and plastic c…”
2025-12-25 · Electrical System“front passenger daytime running light chip failure range rover velar forums have thousands of this exact issue. land rover has ceased all communications with me regarding this issue, including the executive office. …”
2025-12-06 · Unknown Or Other“suv rear hatch has a mind of its own and will come down unexpectedly on you when your reaching into the back. this is the kick your foot under the bumper to get it to open feature. i have never been able to get this feature to work when i want it to. however i'm pretty good at getting the hatch to open when i am just washing the car/bumper. from my…”
2025-11-22 · Engine“both the cooling elbow and manifold connecting to the engine block were disintegrating causing severe leaks on both the elbow and manifold connections. this is a well known recall for range rover velars that was never addressed on my vehicle. multiple dealers refused to address the issue forcing me to perform the repairs myself. campaign id 23v2210…”
2025-10-22 · Engine · 58,200 mi“the contact owns a 2019 land rover range rover velar. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and the vvt solenoid needed to be replaced. the con…”
2025-09-16 · Exterior Lighting“the led headlight on my 2019 land rover velar is no longer working properly. the built-in daytime running light (drl) has stopped working completely. this is an important safety feature that helps other drivers see my vehicle during the day. i've already been pulled over three times because of this issue, so it's something that really needs to be f…”
2025-07-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 56,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 land rover range rover velar. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. the low oil pressure warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant intrusion into the engine had caused the engine …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.