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ProblemsByVin Index / 2019-LAND-ROVER-RANGE-ROVER-VELAR / COMPLAINTS
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2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar owner complaints

27 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

engine 7 complaints shown

9 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
11/22/2025 ODI #11701004.0

Both the Cooling elbow and manifold connecting to the engine block were disintegrating causing severe leaks on both the elbow and manifold connections. This is a well known recall for Range Rover Velars that was never addressed on my vehicle. Multiple dealers refused to address the issue forcing me to perform the repairs myself. Campaign ID 23V221000

11/09/2022 Fire ODI #11492956.0

My 2019 Range Rover Velar engine caught on fire while it was parked and off. The vehicle gave no warning and showed no signs of overheating or maintenance that needed to be done. The fire was so bad and hot it totaled the velar and another vehicle.

10/23/2020 36,500 mi ODI #11365884.0

While driving the car it just stopped. Engine shut off and left me stranded. Crank is damaged and I was told I need a new engine. Land rover will not replace the engine under warranty. Said I need to pay for out of pocket. Apparently there is a recall for my year, make and model vehicle for this same issue. Land rover claims my VIN is not part of the recall.

10/22/2025 58,200 mi ODI #11695115.0

The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and the VVT solenoid needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,200.

07/17/2025 56,000 mi ODI #11674230.0

The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The low oil pressure warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant intrusion into the engine had caused the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

06/21/2021 ODI #11421757.0

Fan noise ramps up (loudly) as if the vehicle is accelerating for at least 2-3 minutes after the vehicle is shut off.

05/10/2023 ODI #11521442.0

Motor mounts for engine and transmission have collapsed

electrical 5 complaints shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/25/2025 ODI #11707024.0

Front Passenger Daytime Running Light Chip Failure Range Rover Velar Forums have THOUSANDS of this exact issue. Land Rover has ceased all communications with me regarding this issue, including the executive office.

11/24/2024 ODI #11627073.0

Driver side door will not lock. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the door handle and it worked for a little while. The vehicle locks after you start driving but when you unlock or open the door you can’t relock the car. This is a safety issue. I have taken it to many repair shops and they say it is not the mechanism, it is the software issue. Land Rover continues to say it is not. I have found that many people have had the same issue on different forum.

06/22/2021 ODI #11421804.0

Upon startup, vehicle infotainment system, radio controls, climate controls and blue-tooth are inoperative. Display is black but engine is running. This continues for a while even after driving has commenced. When vehicle comes to a stop at a signal or in traffic, engine stops and vehicles goes into park. This is different from when the vehicle normally auto shuts off in stop and go traffic. After a few minutes, display sometimes restores but usually the vehicle has to be shut down, locked, unlocked and then restarted, but this too does not always work. We have brought it in for service multiple times and we are told that they cannot reproduce the problem, but they updated the software. We submitted a video and photo of what happens during this problem, but the dealership has not re

05/15/2024 55,000 mi ODI #11588849.0

The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle started to lose motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but stalled. Additionally, there was an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the engine while starting the vehicle. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal electrical odor coming from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted; however, a diagnostic result was not disclosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

05/12/2026 ODI #11737305.0

As I was driving down the interstate doing about 75 miles per hour the car lost all power without a warning. It was at night in the middle of no where. I almost had a bad accident but I was able to veer off the road before the car brakes locked. I was unable to use safety flashers.

other 3 complaints shown

12/06/2025 ODI #11703462.0

SUV Rear hatch has a mind of its own and will come down unexpectedly on you when your reaching into the back. This is the kick your foot under the bumper to get it to open feature. I have never been able to get this feature to work when I want it to. However I'm pretty good at getting the hatch to open when I am just washing the car/bumper. From my research this seems to be a very common gripe among various makes and models. Need feature to go or at least a way to disable it.

07/26/2022 ODI #11475874.0

Crossover coolant lines not covered under warranty and this is common problem! Cop warrant excludes these parts 1800.00 repair for something that’s a known problem

06/29/2023 ODI #11529670.0

I have attempted to resolve my concern wit JLR directly (executive case number 8001094516) but to no avail. I have requested that JLR send out an engineer as advised by the dealer but they have refused to date. I recently took a test drive with the fixed operations director. During that test drive, the frontal alert system only worked two times at speeds at 40mph. Never did it work at lower speeds as per JLR manuals and videos. The director who actually drove the vehicle during the test commented that he did not know why the system did not run as designed. I have had the vehicle for nearly 4 years now and the alert has only worked about 10 times and that is with freeway driving. Also to my knowledge, AEB has never worked. In 2020, a certified dealer did work on the system by taking the fro

lighting 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
09/16/2025 ODI #11687521.0

The LED headlight on my 2019 Land Rover Velar is no longer working properly. The built-in Daytime Running Light (DRL) has stopped working completely. This is an important safety feature that helps other drivers see my vehicle during the day. I've already been pulled over three times because of this issue, so it's something that really needs to be fixed. The dealership in Maryland told me the only fix is to replace the entire headlight unit, which costs over $6,000. That’s an extremely high cost for a safety-related problem. I’ve seen many similar complaints online from other owners of 2018–2022 Velar and other Range Rover models, all experiencing the same DRL failure. This seems to be a common issue. When the DRL doesn't work, it makes the vehicle less visible and more dangerous to drive d

08/28/2023 87,500 mi ODI #11541179.0

The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her fiancé noticed that the front passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight bulb was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,500.

powertrain 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
09/13/2021 ODI #11432844.0

My husband and I were going to the highway and the rear end of the passenger side portion fell apart. I'm still shocked from the weekend incident. My husband and a good friend of ours are working for Big 3 is Vehicle Safety and never ever saw this kind of an incident. Tow truck driver Richard who towed our car witnessed that they never saw this kind of damage. Range Rover retailer is not very receptive except that it is a tire issue and is not covered under warranty. This is my first time buying this Range Rover and I had a horrible experience. While we investigate further to determine the root cause of this incident, Would like to see the FMEA. I don't want this to happen to anyone and I will not be interested in driving this car. Would you be able to share any previous incidents sim

07/12/2021 23,000 mi ODI #11424414.0

The contact leased a 2019 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the parking brake activated, the vehicle rolled backward without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and informed the mechanic of the failure. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and the contact was able to show him video footage of the failure. The vehicle was kept in the possession of the dealer for 10 days and the gear shifter was replaced. Soon after the repair, the contact stated that while his pregnant wife had placed the vehicle into park, the vehicle begun to roll backward without warning while she was exiting the driver’s side door. His wife immediately slammed her foot on the brake to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the deale

body 1 complaint shown

09/20/2019 Fire ODI #11256814.0

On september 13, 2019, my wife and 2 year old daughter pulled into our driveway in our 2019 range rover velar. Shortly before pulling into the driveway, the check engine light came on and a coolant alert went off. The car then burst into flames while parked in our driveway. My wife quickly got our daughter out of her car seat and ran across the street to call 911. Just as she got to the other side of the street, the car exploded. See attached pictures. *please note: this form was filled out on behalf of owner by counsel.

Showing 300 of 27 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Land Rover/Range Rover Velar#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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