2019 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
36,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 27 complaints (51.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 11.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 7.4% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.7% |
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 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
Engine: 14; Electrical System: 8; Unknown Or Other: 5; Exterior Lighting: 3; Power Train: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 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 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 18 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 6; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 7; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11173384 · 2019-01-31 (January 31, 2019)
I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY SUV THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THEN THE TRUCK WOULD START SHACKING OUT OF THE NO WHERE AND TURN OFF ALL OF A SUDEN, THIS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES, I TOOK IT TO ITS DEALER AND MY TRUCK WAS AT THE DEALER FOR A LITTLE OVER A MONTH. SINCE THATS HAPPENED I HONESTLY DONT FEEL COMFERTABLE NOW.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11173384 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11256814 · 2019-09-20 (September 20, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11256814 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11365884 · 2020-10-23 (October 23, 2020)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 36,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11365884 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11386795 · 2021-01-06 (January 6, 2021)
FOR TWO YEARS THIS CAR AS HAD NUMEROUS EPISODES OF WHILE DRIVING COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN WITH NO ADVANCED WARNING AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE DRIVEN ON WARM, COLD, WET AND DRY DAYS WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. MOST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET WHEN THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AND WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE MANY TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION, THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE AUTOMOBILE AND I AM LUCKY THAT THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE COLLISION. I AM AFRAID TO D…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11386795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11389678 · 2021-01-24 (January 24, 2021)
CAR BLACKS OUT STALL WHILE DRIVING AFTER CLICKING SOUND ON RIGHT SIDE OF CAR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,123 miles reported. Look up ODI 11389678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11421757 · 2021-06-21 (June 21, 2021)
Fan noise ramps up (loudly) as if the vehicle is accelerating for at least 2-3 minutes after the vehicle is shut off.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11421757 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11421804 · 2021-06-22 (June 22, 2021)
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 no…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11421804 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424414 · 2021-07-12 (July 12, 2021)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11424414 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V040000 · Engine
Reported: 2019-01-17 (January 17, 2019)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
Consequence: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V117000 · Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software | Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2021-02-25 (February 25, 2021)
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 Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗