2020 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
1,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 13 complaints (46.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 15.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Engine: 6; Electrical System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2020: 4; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11337356 · 2020-07-03 (July 3, 2020)
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 . THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE . WHEN THE CAR POWERED DOWN I WAS AT A RED LIGHT INCHING FORWARD, THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE RED BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED EVERYTHING OFF AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY AND THE CAR POWERED DOWN AGAIN ( I ALSO CAUSED…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11337356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11378363 · 2020-12-07 (December 7, 2020)
I IMMEDIATELY HAD PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL. WARNING SYSTEMS INTERMITTENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, SCREEN RANDOMLY CHANGING DURING DRIVING AND DEFAULTING TO SETTINGS THAT REQUIRE ME TO PULL OVER, STOP CAR AND RESTART AS IN REBOOTING A COMPUTER. LANE KEEP ASSIST INTERMITTENT. BRIGHTS INTERMITTENT. CAR POWERS DOWN ENTIRELY ABOUT 50% OF TIME WHEN I OUT IT IN PARK...EVEN WITHOUT TAKING SEATBELT OFF. MAP WILL SUDDENLY SWITCH TO ENTRY SCREEN ASKING ME TO SIGN IN WHEN I ALREADY HAVE AND LISTS ADDRESSES I'VE NEVER BEEN TO. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11378363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11690461 · 2025-09-30 (September 30, 2025)
At approximately 39,000 miles, my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar developed a coolant leak from the front lower crossover in the engine valley. A repair facility confirmed the issue and recommended replacement of the front upper and lower crossovers, water pump, and hoses. The repair estimate is $2,727. This problem is a known defect in other Jaguar Land Rover vehicles (crossover/elbow coolant leaks) that were subject to recalls and lawsuits, but my VIN is not currently included. The defect creates a serious safety risk: coolant leaks can c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11690461 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11705897 · 2025-12-18 (December 18, 2025)
Summary: Remote start causes repeated, predictable failure of critical safety systems including traction control, hill descent control, and automatic emergency braking. Description of Problem: When the vehicle is started using the factory app for phones, the lower infotainment screen (the climate/drive assist panel) frequently fails to initialize properly. As a result, the icons and functions for Traction Control, Hill Descent Control do not illuminate or activate. The vehicle then displays warnings such as “Hill Descent Control Not Available” …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11705897 at NHTSA ↗