The most-reported Range Rover Velar run is SALYB2EX9LA (2020 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Engine problems make up 28% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 1.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for Range Rover Velar model years 2018–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 88 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 13% of every Range Rover Velar complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALYB2EX9LA•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| SALYL2EX5KA•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALYL2RV4JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| SALYL2EX1KA•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALYB2RV7JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| SALYM2RV8JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| SALYL2EXXKA•••••• | 2019 | — | 1 | |
| SALYL2RV7JA•••••• | 2018 | 1 | — | |
| SALYL2RV2JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| SALYL2RX0JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| SALYL2EX8KA•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| SALYL2RV9JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — |
Each of the other 76 Range Rover Velar runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 73 Range Rover Velar VINs so far, most often 2018, 2019, 2020 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2020 car draws 1.5 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | — | |
| 2022 | 8 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 16 | 11 | — | |
| 2019 | 27 | 21 | — | |
| 2018 | 41 | 32 | 3 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 1.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 28% of everything Land Rover Range Rover Velar owners report: Engine, 39 of 113 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 2 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Steering | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V248000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter | 2021–2024 |
| 26V599000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter | 2021–2024 |
| 21V117000 | Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software | 2018–2020 |
| 21V668000 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 2020–2021 |
| 26V297000 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 2026 |
| 24V450000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:filter/screen | 2024 |
26V248000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2021: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The Range Rover Velar against its rivals
The Range Rover Velar draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Tesla Model Y 5.5 and the Mazda CX-5 2.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 113 | 88 | 6.2% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% | |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2,107 | 772 | 5% |
How serious were they
Of the 113 reports on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 6.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Land Rover Range Rover Velar | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 113 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 7 (6.2%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 5 (4.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar share of that is 113 complaints over 88 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Land Rover Range Rover Velar VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 113 NHTSA complaints from 88 Range Rover Velar runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Range Rover Velar production run has the most complaints?
SALYB2EX9LA, a 2020 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Range Rover Velar run has 1.3.
Which Range Rover Velar years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 1.5 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.1.
Does the Range Rover Velar get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the Range Rover Velar against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Range Rover Velar complaints involve a crash?
6.2% of 113 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.
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