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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 20 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and brakes (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 414 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the dc/dc converter and 144 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 67 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My fuel light came on and I stopped to fill up with gas. While pumping, the pump clicked off multiple times. I knew it was not full. I got it to 17 gallons and left. As I was driving, I noticed the vehicle did not sound normal when shifting. I slowed to approach a turning lane and my vehicle proceeded forward. The breaks and the park button would not work. I ended up rolling into another vehicle, which stopped me. The was no forward collision warning. We were able to get the vehicle home and had it towed to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11770904, filed 2026-10

Other or unknown: “I purchased a used 2021 SUV from a licensed dealer in January 2025. At the time of sale, the odometer was disclosed as showing just over 72,000 miles. However, I obtained a third-party vehicle history report that shows the vehicle had over 73,000 miles six months earlier. I personally photographed the odometer at nearly 76,000 miles only three days after the purchase. This suggests the odometer reading was rolled back or misrepresented prior to the sale. …”

NHTSA complaint #11673390, filed 2025-07

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, a warning message indicating that the brake pads needed to be replaced was illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal emitted abnormal sounds. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and restarted it. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced due to normal wear. …”

NHTSA complaint #11473338, filed 2022-07, 20,000 miles

Engine: “RECALL REMEDY FAILURE-DEALER DENIED SAFETY REPAIR On 7/31 vehicle would shut off after cranking up. Eventually got a check engine light. I was out of town at the time and it was 630pm. I was able to take vehicle to a Advanced Auto so they could do a quick diagnostic check. Codes P0505--Idle Air Control System DTC Severity 2 of 3 and P0507--Idle Control System RPM Higher than expected also showed. I was able to drive back home but had to immediately give the car gas for the car to stay running. On 8/3 I contacted Land Rover/Jaguar and was told to bring the car in 8/4 for an appointment. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755757, filed 2026-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 20,000 miles.

0%0–10100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202120222023202520267
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 2021 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 automatic202623$3,550
Range Rover Velar AWD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152017$4,850
Range Rover Velar P340 MHEV 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic202622$3,750
Range Rover Velar P400 MHEV 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic192521$3,900

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 2021 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. 414 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 414 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.

Has the 2021 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar (Range Rover Velar, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 20,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.