This page covers 4 recalls, 42 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
20–28 mpg combined
8.4–11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2018 Range Rover Velar, engine and lighting issues make up the bulk of what owners report. On the engine side, owners describe coolant loss without visible leaks, overheating that the car was slow to flag with a warning, and cracked oil filter housings that leak oil and produce smoke inside the cabin. Visibility and lighting complaints cluster around two things: automatic high beams activating on their own in conditions where they shouldn't be, and backup camera failures attributed to water intrusion. Exterior lighting rounds out the top complaints, with owners reporting erratic or unintended light behavior. The oil filter housing leak showing up across multiple reports is worth noting, owners describe oil smoke reaching the cabin before any warning light appears.
42
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 4 recalls, the most serious involving fuel rail end caps that can leak fuel vapor or liquid into the engine bay, creating a fire risk near hot engine and exhaust components.
Two recalls cover the same underlying issue with the HVAC system's air inlet door linkage, which can detach and leave the system unable to clear fog or condensation from the windshield and windows. This reduces the driver's forward and peripheral visibility, particularly in cool or humid conditions where moisture builds quickly on glass. The auto high beam system also has a software issue where the instrument cluster fails to show an indicator when high beams switch on automatically, meaning drivers may not realize they are running high beams and could blind oncoming traffic without knowing it.
At a glance
What can fail
The Auto High Beam system automatically turns on the high beams, but the instrument cluster doesn't display that they're on, failing to notify the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to fix the display notification in the instrument cluster.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air inlet door linkage in the HVAC system can detach, preventing the heating and cooling system from working properly and causing interior window fog that reduces driver visibility.
What the fix does
The dealer will update the vehicle's software and replace the actuator arm to restore proper HVAC operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, which prevents the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software to control the ventilation actuator arm movement length.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel rail end caps may leak, allowing fuel vapor or liquid fuel to escape into the engine bay.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel rail at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
