2019 Land Rover Velar Lighting Problems

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 headlamp assembly and are not serviceable independently. When the DRL fails, the entire headlight assembly must typically be replaced. I have been informed that a single replacement headlight assembly can cost approximately $3,000 (parts only, excluding labor). This results in an extremely high repair cost for a lighting component that should last the life of the vehicle. When one DRL fails and the other remains operational, the vehicle presents uneven forward lighting, where one side is illuminated and the other is not. This creates an inconsistent lighting signature and may not meet federal lighting performance and visibility expectations. This asymmetry can impair other drivers’ ability to accurately perceive the vehicle’s position and width, especially in low-visibility daytime conditions such as rain or fog. The failures occurred without any physical damage or external cause, suggesting an internal defect in the LED modules or associated electronics. Reports from other owners indicate this may be a broader issue affecting this model. I want to add the the first incident was September 2024 on the right side. I had it repaired. Now the left side is gone. I have received a ticket my officers for the light being out due to the lighting disparity.

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 times because of this issue, so it's something that really needs to be fixed. The dealership in Maryland told me the only fix is to replace the entire headlight unit, which costs over $6,000. That’s an extremely high cost for a safety-related problem. I’ve seen many similar complaints online from other owners of 2018–2022 Velar and other Range Rover models, all experiencing the same DRL failure. This seems to be a common issue. When the DRL doesn't work, it makes the vehicle less visible and more dangerous to drive during the day. Given the high cost, the safety risk, and how often this seems to happen, I believe this issue needs to be investigated and possibly recalled. I'm very disappointed that such a costly repair is required for a basic safety feature.

The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her fiancé noticed that the front passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight bulb was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,500.