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Land Rover Range Rover VelarModel year report

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems

Complaints
43filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,900miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 21 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 13 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine (12) and electrical system (10). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,900 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 681 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 56 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “The incident happened on freeway. I was driving my car at the speed of 60 -65, all of a sudden the car started slowing down and I pulled over immediately. As soon as I pulled over I could see the smoke coming out of the hood. So immediately got out of the car and started to contact roadside assistance but while in the process of contacting roadside assistance within couple mins the car started catching fire from the hood side then I panicked and called 911. Thanks to the fire service department ! They came by and put out the fire. Omg! My whole car except the rear truck was burnt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11365364, filed 2020-10, 20,000 miles

Engine: “Vehicle was in motion at 65 miles per hour on a major highway. Within a few minutes of warning indicators showing that the vehicle's charging system was not functioning, the car began to jolt and loose power. The vehicle lost all power within a minute. Fluid was leaking from the vehicle. Hazard lights were not functioning. The vehicle was towed. The initial diagnosis was a failed pulley, requiring that the engine be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11299995, filed 2020-01, 20,000 miles

Electrical system: “The software of the car has a lot of bugs. The displays on the center console turns off , the radio connection comes and go and this is in nyc. A friend had his 2015 bmw to same radio station as my car and they were right next to each other. I was not getting any signal while his was playing. The car fogs and makes it very hard to see and drive. I had to take the car in for service 4 times in one due to this and software issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11220359, filed 2019-06, 600 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “1. Car windows do not defrost when driving in cold weather. Especially the side windows greatly effecting visibility if having to turn or change lanes 2. Lower electrical panel goes out randomly while driving. This makes you unable to regulate temperature or change driving type.”

NHTSA complaint #11166369, filed 2019-01, 23,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 68,000 miles.

19%0–1031%10–2513%25–5031%50–756%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20182019202020212022202320241120252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Range Rover Velar AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212723$3,550
Range Rover Velar AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182420$4,100
Range Rover Velar AWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic263028$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 681 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 681 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2023621,5003—23—Too new
2022822,7504—23—Not enough data
20211320,0003—23—Not enough data
2020161,6002—20—Rising
20192736,5002—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20184325,9003—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Land Rover Range Rover Velar model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 13 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine with 12.

Has the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar (Range Rover Velar, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,900 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 68,000 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.