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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
43
Latest campaign
Feb 25, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting1Feb 25, 2021
Visibility1Mar 1, 2018
Fuel system, gasoline1Feb 1, 2018

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 25, 2021Latest campaign
Feb 25, 202121V117000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module software

The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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."
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V117000 · Feb 25, 2021
Mar 1, 201818V139000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system

If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V139000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V139000 · Mar 1, 2018
Feb 1, 201818V087000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V087000
What's wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V087000 · Feb 1, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component43

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
43Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other1330114
Engine1228003
Electrical system1023103
Visibility/wiper512000
Exterior lighting49000
Power train49000
Fuel/propulsion system37000
Engine and engine cooling37000
Air bags25102
Visibility25000
Fuel system12000
Gasoline12000
Tires12000
Structure12001

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “UNKNOWN the vehicle has had a check engine light since purchase, the doors do not lock, the SOS systems failure, ENGINE FAULT SYSTEM and BRAKE SYSTEMS illuminate regularly.”

    Filed 06/30/2026 · ODI 11747330
  • Engine

    “I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety and operability issue involving my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, which has rendered the vehicle inoperable and unsafe to drive.”

    Filed 01/13/2026 · ODI 11710799
  • Engine

    “Extreme loss of coolant at 40K miles, no engine fault codes, no visible leak, engine overheated rapidly and did not notify me until it was in the red.”

    Filed 01/07/2026 · ODI 11709380

Other Land Rover Range Rover Velar model years

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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The most recent, 21V117000 (reported February 25, 2021), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 43 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.

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