2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

< older2019
Complaints
58
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:53,000 mi
#29 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:6,375 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:9,425 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,000
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
6,375
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,425
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Daytime Running Lights:Bulbs
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~42,106 vehicles.

21V117000Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software · Exterior Lighting:headlights
~26,805 affected

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."

18V139000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
~7,090 affected

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.

18V087000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
~8,211 affected

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.

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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 58 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 53,000 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 6,375 mi); Wipers & Visibility (5 complaints, avg 9,425 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 42,106 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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