2021 Land Rover Range Rover VelarRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

“My fuel light came on and I stopped to fill up with gas. While pumping, the pump clicked off multiple times. I knew it was not full. I got it to 17 gallons and left. As I was driving, I noticed the vehicle did not sound normal when shifting. I slowed to approach a turning lane and my vehicle proceeded forward. The breaks and the park button would not work. I ended up rolling into another vehicle, which stopped me. The was no forward collision warning. We were able to get the vehicle home and had it towed to the dealer. The dealership performed diagnostic testing twice and took it on multiple test drives, with no issues or warnings. A recent recall was made on the 2021 DC converter which causes electrical issues. When I searched by my VIN my vehicle was not affected. A co-worker mentioned air in the gas line or an issue with the vapor lock. I brought both concerns up to the dealership and they did not see any issues.”

“The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, a warning message indicating that the brake pads needed to be replaced was illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal emitted abnormal sounds. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and restarted it. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced due to normal wear. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was persistent with the make and model of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the brake pads sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the brake pads needed to be replaced due to normal wear. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”

“RECALL REMEDY FAILURE-DEALER DENIED SAFETY REPAIR On 7/31 vehicle would shut off after cranking up. Eventually got a check engine light. I was out of town at the time and it was 630pm. I was able to take vehicle to a Advanced Auto so they could do a quick diagnostic check. Codes P0505--Idle Air Control System DTC Severity 2 of 3 and P0507--Idle Control System RPM Higher than expected also showed. I was able to drive back home but had to immediately give the car gas for the car to stay running. On 8/3 I contacted Land Rover/Jaguar and was told to bring the car in 8/4 for an appointment. By my 8/4 appointment I had already researched what could have been wrong with my vehicle and found that a recal for the same issue was done in 2022. Recall number--N627 H376..My land rover and VIN was associated with this recall. Once I arrived at the dealership and the car was looked at--it was determined the PCV assembly was bad (positive crankcase ventilator) and purge valve was bad. This is the exact same part (PCV) that was recalled in 2022. The dealership told me that the recall had been completed/closed in 2022 with the previous owner. I was told that I was responsible…”