2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While driving at 55mph on a smooth surface the car steered itself irratically upon which I had to fight the steering wheel to keep in my lane, this has happened twice on smooth dry surface at 55mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11442033, filed 2021-11“Well maintained vehicle I’ve been sole owner of. Driving normally along highway at normal speed. Electrical issue warning alert pops up, immediately goes away. This happened again, car fills with smoke and is immediately on fire. Happened very quickly. Have had zero issues with this vehicle otherwise. No warnings. Car was functioning perfectly leading up to the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11704846, filed 2025-12“The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11752315, filed 2026-07Related recalls
- 26V599000Sep 17, 2026Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2021–2024, Range Rover Sport 2019–2024, Range Rover 2020–2024 +6 more
- 26V248000Apr 17, 2026Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2021–2024, Range Rover Sport 2019–2024, Range Rover 2020–2024 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 11031114Mar 20, 2026Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete.
- 11030751Mar 10, 2026Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- 11029600Feb 13, 2026There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
- 11029598Feb 13, 2026There is a concern/fault with the 48Volt MHEV system.
- 11029576Feb 13, 202612v startup battery flat - mild hybrid electric vehicle (mhev)
- 11029556Feb 12, 2026Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual charge.
- 11028601Jan 28, 2026There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
- 11027472Dec 12, 2025A battery warning light on and or electrical system failure message is displayed on instrument cluster.
- 11021652Jul 12, 2025Passive Entry doesn't respond intermittently to access car. Have to use key buttons to get in.
- 11020207Jun 13, 2025The SOTA Campaign number displayed in the software update screen in the vehicle is only updated when a SOTA campaign completes successfully.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
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.
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