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2018 Land Rover Range Rover VelarRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 43 owner complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Most complaints involve engine (12) and electrical system (10). The EPA rates it 20–28 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
20–28mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Feb 2021
Owner complaints
43
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$3,350est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Exterior lighting: software

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Feb 25, 2021NHTSA 21V117000

Visibility: defroster

Free remedy

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.

VisibilityReported Mar 1, 2018NHTSA 18V139000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Feb 1, 2018NHTSA 18V087000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

43 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2018 – Jun 2026
  1. Engine12
  2. Electrical system10
  3. Visibility/wiper5
  4. Exterior lighting4
  5. Power train4
  6. Fuel/propulsion system3
  7. Engine and engine cooling3
  8. Air bags2
  9. Visibility2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Range Rover Velar model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201843
201927
202016
202113
20228
20236
20242
20261
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

12 reports
“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 repeatedly.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 30, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11747330

Electrical system

10 reports1 crash
“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 worries me cause I don’t want someone to think I’m flicking my high beams at them!!!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 16, 2025Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11705478

Visibility/wiper

5 reports
“THE SOFTWARE OF THE CAR HAS A LOT OF BUGS. THE DISPLAYS ON THE CENTER CONSOLE TURNS OFF , THE RADIO CONNECTION COMES AND GO AND THIS IS IN NYC. A FRIEND HAD HIS 2015 BMW TO SAME RADIO STATION AS MY CAR AND THEY WERE RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER. I WAS NOT GETTING ANY SIGNAL WHILE HIS WAS PLAYING. THE CAR FOGS AND MAKES IT VERY HARD TO SEE AND DRIVE. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE 4 TIMES IN ONE DUE TO THIS AND SOFTWARE ISSUE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 15, 2019Electrical system, Visibility/wiperODI 11220359
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel · Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Range Rover Velar
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
263028$3,350369
Range Rover Velar
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
212723$3,450384
Range Rover Velar
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · All-Wheel Drive
182420$4,000439
  • Range Rover Velar
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo
    26 city · 30 hwy · $3,350/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover Velar
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    21 city · 27 hwy · $3,450/yr
    23
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover Velar
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    18 city · 24 hwy · $4,000/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 12601
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2018 Range Rover Velar questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?

3 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

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

Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (12), electrical system (10), visibility/wiper (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar at 20–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026