2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
6 of 16 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Engine seized (failed) just under 90k miles. I bought this car used in 2021 with only 7k miles on the vehicle and I've had it serviced as recommended by the manufacturer. The engine failed without warning and left me owing $23k on a useless vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-22
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 .
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-03
The Land Rover velar was purchase on January 25, 2020 from stevens creek Jaguar land over of san jose, ca. When it reached 1600 miles, I found that the vehicle had the oil leakage phenomenon. There is a lot of oil at the bottom of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-17
Electrical system
6 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
"My 2020 Range Rover Velar (VIN: [XXX], 68,424 miles) has an electronic rotary gear selector showing signs of failure consistent with a widely reported defect in this vehicle line.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16
Also filed under Exterior lighting
I am writing to bring to your attention a series of critical malfunctions I have experienced with the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system in my 2020 Range Rover Velar.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-19
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 16 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 16 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Wheels
1 of 16 total reports mentions: wheels.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-04-07Exterior lighting21V117000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles.
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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
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2021-10-20Seat belts21V668000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V117000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 21V668000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.