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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar holds 14 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Range Rover Velar years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Retractor and Lighting control module, software.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Photo by Vauxford, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

14

Per year

1

Recalls

2

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 14), then Electrical system (5) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Range Rover Velar has 27 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall seat belts, front, retractor 2021-08-26 · NHTSA campaign 21V668000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2021-02-25 · NHTSA campaign 21V117000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (14 total)

Engine
6
Electrical system
5
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Powertrain
1
Seat belts
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • ""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. The shift-by-wire module uses an…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-16
  • "I'm writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2020 Range Rover Velar's power tailgate. While I was inside the cargo area, the tailgate began closing on its own/unexpectedly. On a separate occasion, it closed on…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-12
  • "Backup camera failure. Camera fault detected error message. Possibly caused by water intrusion"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-01-12
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-12-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SUV 4wd Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

L560 Velar, 2018–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (engine dependent; capacities vary) , 7.4 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18, 255/60R18, 255/55R19, 255/50R20, 265/45R21, 265/40R22 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-087 covers certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine, and also certain Evoque and Discovery Sport models: fuel rail end caps may leak fuel vapor or liquid into the engine bay, increasing fire risk near hot components. Dealers replace the fuel rail. Recall 18V-139 covers certain 2018 Velar vehicles: ventilation air inlet door linkages may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog from the windshield; dealers update vehicle software. Recall 21V-117 covers certain 2018-2020 Velar vehicles among other Land Rover models: Auto High Beam does not indicate high-beam status on the cluster as required; dealers update software. When campaigns list multiple Land Rover nameplates, published unit counts are shared.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar holds 14 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Range Rover Velar years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Retractor and Lighting control module, software.

What are common problems with a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 14), then Electrical system (5) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Range Rover Velar has 27 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar been recalled?

The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar with NHTSA.

What oil does a Range Rover Velar use?

Common U.S. specs cite 0W-20 with about 7.4 qt capacity, but fill varies by engine; confirm in the owner’s manual for your powertrain.

What tire sizes fit the Range Rover Velar?

OE sizes span 235/65R18 up to 265/40R22 depending on trim and wheel package; use the tire placard on your Velar.

What NHTSA recalls mention the Range Rover Velar?

Documented campaigns include 18V-087 (2.0L fuel rail end caps), 18V-139 (ventilation inlet linkage and windshield fogging software), and 21V-117 (Auto High Beam cluster indication); shared campaigns list other Land Rover models in the same totals.