Land Rover · Velar · 2019
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Recalls
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Not Rated
The 2019 Land Rover Velar has 2 recalls and 26 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (6 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2019 Land Rover Velar page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 6 reported complaints.
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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 Status
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.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
Remedy Status
Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.
My CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE ISSUES.
SUV Rear hatch has a mind of its own and will come down unexpectedly on you when your reaching into the back. This is the kick your foot under the bumper to get it to open feature. I have never been able to get this feature to work when I want it to. However I'm pretty good at ge...
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Front Passenger Daytime Running Light Chip Failure Range Rover Velar Forums have THOUSANDS of this exact issue. Land Rover has ceased all communications with me regarding this issue, including the executive office.
I am reporting a premature failure of the daytime running light (DRL) system on my Range Rover Velar. Both DRLs have failed within approximately one year of each other, indicating a likely systemic defect rather than normal wear. The DRLs are integrated LED components within the ...
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Both the Cooling elbow and manifold connecting to the engine block were disintegrating causing severe leaks on both the elbow and manifold connections. This is a well known recall for Range Rover Velars that was never addressed on my vehicle. Multiple dealers refused to address t...
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The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed tha...
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The LED headlight on my 2019 Land Rover Velar is no longer working properly. The built-in Daytime Running Light (DRL) has stopped working completely. This is an important safety feature that helps other drivers see my vehicle during the day. I've already been pulled over three ti...
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The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The low oil pressure warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was d...
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My 2019 Range Rover Velar P250 R-Dynamic SE began experiencing cooling system issues approximately 5 months after purchase. The vehicle was brought to an authorized Land Rover dealership several times during the warranty period. Despite these visits, the underlying problem — incl...
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Driver side door will not lock. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the door handle and it worked for a little while. The vehicle locks after you start driving but when you unlock or open the door you can’t relock the car. This is a safety issue. I have taken it to m...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 26 total
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The 2019 Land Rover Velar has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 26 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Land Rover Velar.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2019 Land Rover Velar.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2019 Land Rover Velar are engine (6 reports), electrical system,engine (4 reports), exterior lighting (3 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2019 Land Rover Velar. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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