2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems

“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 battery tested good, and fuse RF20 blown. The replacement fuse also blew. Power and ground checks confirmed the TCU was internally shorted. The TCU (part LR091250) was replaced at a cost of $3,041.24. Before the failure, the infotainment system had persistent navigation and Bluetooth faults. Land Rover issued a software over-the-air update for the problem, which repeatedly failed to install. Land Rover advised a manual software update at the dealer, but the TCU failed before that appointment. The battery had also been replaced earlier after a low-battery warning despite low use. Safety concern: an internal module short that drains the battery can disable the vehicle without warning, leaving occupants stranded, and a component shorting internally raises a potential electrical fire risk.”

“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 Jaguar Land Rover vehicles (crossover/elbow coolant leaks) that were subject to recalls and lawsuits, but my VIN is not currently included. The defect creates a serious safety risk: coolant leaks can cause sudden engine overheating, loss of power, or engine failure while driving, putting occupants and other drivers at risk. The issue has been diagnosed and confirmed by a service center. Prior to the diagnosis, I observed low coolant levels and warning messages. I believe this is part of a widespread defect affecting the 3.0L supercharged engine, and I urge NHTSA to investigate whether 2020 Velar vehicles should be included in recall coverage.”

“THE CAR BASICALLY SHUT DOWN WHILE RUNNING. IT STARTED TO SHAKE AND THAN JUST POWERED DOWN, TWICE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE "PURGE SYSTEM" THEY OLD ME THE VEHICLE WAS RELEASED TO EARLY . THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE . WHEN THE CAR POWERED DOWN I WAS AT A RED LIGHT INCHING FORWARD, THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE RED BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED EVERYTHING OFF AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY AND THE CAR POWERED DOWN AGAIN ( I ALSO CAUSED A SMALL ACCIDENT BEHIND ME) THE CAR ALWAYS FELT LIKE IT WAS WORKING HARD TO ACCELERATE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS "STICKING" . IN SPEAKING WITH THE SERVICE TEAM AT RANGE ROVER THE VELAR IN GENERAL HAS HAD ISSUES AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CANT KEEP UP. THE CAR ISN'T SAFE AND I'VE BEEN TOLD IT MAY NEED TO GO BACK IN EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR.”

“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 replaced and the axle and wheels were realigned. The vehicle was purchased as a Land Rover Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle in April 2024. A separate complaint (XXX) was filed for a Telematics Control Unit failure on this vehicle in August 2026.”