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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
16
Latest campaign
Aug 26, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts1Aug 26, 2021
Exterior lighting1Feb 25, 2021

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 26, 2021Latest campaign
Aug 26, 202121V668000

Seat belts: front retractor

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V668000
What's wrong
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. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V668000 · Aug 26, 2021
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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V117000
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
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 component16

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
16Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system638000
Engine638000
Unknown or other425000
Fuel/propulsion system213000
Steering16000
Suspension16000
Wheels16000
Exterior lighting16000
Tires16000
Forward collision avoidance16000
Power train16000
Lane departure16000
Seat belts16001

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

  • Steering

    “On XXX at approximately 17,900 miles, a tire on my 2020 Range Rover Velar exploded suddenly while my wife was driving on the highway at approximately 50 mph. The blowout displaced the axle.”

    Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11767944
  • Electrical system

    “The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) short-circuited internally while the vehicle was parked, draining the battery and leaving the vehicle completely immobilized.”

    Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766949
  • Electrical system

    “"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.”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764612

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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The most recent, 21V668000 (reported August 26, 2021), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (38%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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