ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and seat belts categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 410 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 8 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 9 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | 11 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical327.3%
- Engine218.2%
- Seat belts218.2%
- Steering218.2%
- Brakes19.1%
- Driver assistance19.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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. By my 8/4 appointment I had already researched what could have been wrong with my vehicle and found that a recal for the same issue was done in 2022. Recall number--N627 H376..My land rover and VIN was associated with this recall. Once I arrived at the dealership and the car was looked at--it was determined the PCV assembly was bad (positive crankcase ventilator) and purge valve was bad. This is the exact same part (PCV) that was recalled in 2022. The dealership told me that the recall had been completed/closed in 2022 with the previous owner. I was told that I was responsible for the charges since the recall was completed in 2022. I do not believe this is correct. If the same issue happens again the manufacturer should reopen the recall again and I should not have had to pay for this. There was obviously another failure with the PCV assembly and the dealership/Land Rover Jaguar refused to fix the issue. In my research I also found out that this was an emissions recall and if not fixed I could possibly fail a DMV inspection check. In short--The exact same mechanical failure has returned and created an engine hazard. Land Rover/Jaguar refused to execute a permanent safety fix and charged me $1600 out of pocket for a failed safety component. I'm attaching information about PCV recall and can send invoice information/receipt when I can get it uploaded to my computer.
- NHTSA ID
- 11755757
- Incident
- Aug 4, 2026
The backup camera on my 2021 Velar has stopped functioning. Service confirmed not a wiring issue and claims it is the NFSM Module not functioning correctly. There are several recalls on the module that include the model and year of my Velar. Although my VIN number is not included in the recall, it is highly suspect that it is a known faulty module for the year and model amongst other models from 2020-2024. It is a safely hazard and one that should not fall under the consumers responsibility. This make, model, year and VIN needs to be added to the recall. Please do the right thing and have it included in the recall. Thank you!
- NHTSA ID
- 11754538
- Incident
- Jul 15, 2026
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 ID
- 11752315
- Incident
- Jul 23, 2026
Seatbelt is not catching or latching
- NHTSA ID
- 11735387
- Incident
- Mar 13, 2026
My seatbelt malfunctioned and does not latch. The part that the seat belt goes into is not catching
- NHTSA ID
- 11715636
- Incident
- Feb 2, 2026
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 ID
- 11704846
- Incident
- Dec 10, 2025
My vehicle was sitting in my driveway for five days over the Fourth of July weekend this year into the Wednesday of the following week when I walked out to my car and saw that the windshield had long cracks all over it commencing in the frit. There was no debris, rock, or anything in the well of the windshield or in the driveway. This is my second Range Rover Velar and while there was no impact to this windshield, I have seen that these windshields are very sensitive and easily damaged by the slightest things. I am really coming to believe that Jaguar Land Rover is using defective materials. Please investigate this potentially serious safety issue. Thank you!
- NHTSA ID
- 11674898
- Incident
- Jul 5, 2025
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. Immediately after the purchase, the vehicle experienced multiple issues including: A battery failure on the day of purchase A dashboard warning for “SOS System Limited Functionality” within a few weeks A missing fuel filler cap that triggered a vehicle system alert Severely worn tires that required immediate replacement The SOS system malfunction was confirmed and inspected by the dealer. The other issues were documented with photographs and reviewed during service follow-up. I believe the odometer discrepancy misrepresented the vehicle’s condition and contributed to these early failures. I am concerned this vehicle may have been tampered with or inadequately reconditioned before being sold, putting the safety of my family and other drivers at risk.
- NHTSA ID
- 11673390
- Incident
- Feb 12, 2025
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty
Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
Driver or Passenger seat harness replacement has been performed to rectify the concern, but no evidence indicating how the harness has faulted is provided in claims.
Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.