2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Electrical System (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2021-08-26 · campaign 21V668000 · 32,687 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
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.
Service bulletins (396)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-20 · E002 - 20JUL26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhaust system oxygen (o2) sensors - extended warranty
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 396 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Wheels“on xxx at approximately 17,900 miles, a tire on my 2020 range rover velar exploded suddenly while my wife was driving on the highway at approximately 50 mph. the blowout displaced the axle. the vehicle was brought to a stop without a collision, and no injuries occurred. the vehicle was towed to galpin jaguar land rover in [xxx], where the tire was…”
2026-09-25 · Electrical System“the telematics control unit (tcu) short-circuited internally while the vehicle was parked, draining the battery and leaving the vehicle completely immobilized. it would not start and had to be towed to an authorized land rover dealer. the dealer's diagnosis (ro 645537, jlr technical assistance case ta 4202195) found the tcu offline, the main batte…”
2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other“"my 2020 range rover velar (vin: [xxx], 68,424 miles) has an electronic rotary gear selector showing signs of failure consistent with a widely reported defect in this vehicle line. the shift-by-wire module uses an internal circuit board known for weak solder joints, causing the dial to become stuck and unable to select or exit a gear (fault code p…”
2026-06-12 · Unknown Or Other“i'm writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2020 range rover velar's power tailgate. while i was inside the cargo area, the tailgate began closing on its own/unexpectedly. on a separate occasion, it closed on my [xxx] son while he was in the cargo area-i had to push him out of the way to prevent him from being crushed. shortly after these …”
2026-01-12 · Electrical System“backup camera failure. camera fault detected error message. possibly caused by water intrusion …”
2025-12-18 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“summary: remote start causes repeated, predictable failure of critical safety systems including traction control, hill descent control, and automatic emergency braking. description of problem: when the vehicle is started using the factory app for phones, the lower infotainment screen (the climate/drive assist panel) frequently fails to initialize p…”
2025-09-30 · Power Train“at approximately 39,000 miles, my 2020 land rover range rover velar developed a coolant leak from the front lower crossover in the engine valley. a repair facility confirmed the issue and recommended replacement of the front upper and lower crossovers, water pump, and hoses. the repair estimate is $2,727. this problem is a known defect in other ja…”
2025-02-05 · Engine“auxiliary radiator has developed a leak which has led to “coolant low” message in the dash. ase certified shop inspection confirms auxiliary radiator needs to be replaced. this should be a recall covered repair as it is a known issue under tsb - jlrtb02027nas1.…”
2024-08-11 · Engine“the “ critical oil “ light came on , without warning of low oil needed . a relative placed quart of oil in engine , and oil stick read good amount . however , later down the road , “critical oil light “, resurfaced and engine cut off , going 70 miles per hour , in mid lane , of i-15 freeway. there seems to be problem with warning and consumption of…”
2024-07-22 · Engine“engine seized (failed) just under 90k miles. i bought this car used in 2021 with only 7k miles on the vehicle and i've had it serviced as recommended by the manufacturer. the engine failed without warning and left me owing $23k on a useless vehicle. the manufacturers warranty was expired, so i'm left holding the bag and paying for a useless vehicle…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.