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Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems and repair guidance

Read 5 documented issue files for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, including symptoms, source-defined vehicle scope and the published repair or diagnostic steps. A matching model name does not diagnose your car or confirm VIN eligibility.

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

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5 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

Electrical & software

Official safety recall2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Campaign 26V248000

Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions

The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip.

NHTSA campaign 26V248000 includes certain 2021 to 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: dashboard lit up with warnings; car electronics stopped working; screen keeps rebooting; car will not start after update; electrical problem with no warning; software recall.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2021 to 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
  • NHTSA campaign 26V248000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 170,169 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Published recall remedy

The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.

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The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

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Evidence for this issue
Official safety recall2018, 2019, 2020Campaign 21V117000

Exterior lights may not operate correctly

The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically.

NHTSA campaign 21V117000 includes certain 2018 to 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. 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 driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • One or more exterior lights may fail, flicker or operate incorrectly
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: headlight stopped working; tail lights stay off; turn signal flashes wrong; lights flicker while driving; brake light not working; lighting recall.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2018 to 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
  • NHTSA campaign 21V117000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 26,805 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Published recall remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue

Engine & cooling

Official safety recall2023Campaign 23V044000

Engine defect may cause power loss or damage

The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

NHTSA campaign 23V044000 includes certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Symptoms to compare
  • Noise, vibration, warning lights, rough running or reduced power may accompany the documented condition
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: engine makes weird sounds; noisy engine; engine warning light came on; car loses power; engine shakes; engine runs rough.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
  • NHTSA campaign 23V044000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 6,724 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Published recall remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue

Safety restraints

Official safety recall2026Campaign 26V297000

Seat belt may not restrain an occupant

The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended.

NHTSA campaign 26V297000 includes certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • A buckle, retractor or warning system may not work as expected, though a VIN check is still required
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: seat belt will not latch; seatbelt keeps coming loose; belt buckle feels loose; seat belt warning stays on; belt will not retract; seat belt recall.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
  • NHTSA campaign 26V297000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 76 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Published recall remedy

Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue

Visibility & cameras

Official safety recall2018Campaign 18V139000

Visibility defect may reduce the driver's view

The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.

NHTSA campaign 18V139000 includes certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles. 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. If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • The driver may have a reduced view because a wiper, window, defroster or related visibility feature does not work correctly
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: windshield wipers stopped; cannot see clearly through windshield; wipers move slowly; rear window is hard to see through; defroster not working; visibility recall.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
  • NHTSA campaign 18V139000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 7,090 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Published recall remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue

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What can the data tell you about Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Land Rover Range Rover Velar in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

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Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.

Price-key audit reviewed October 12, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.