Land Rover Range Rover Velar Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Land Rover Range Rover Velar model year (2018–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Years to Avoid
1 recall · 28 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 35
1 recall · 19 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 28
2 recalls · 9 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 15
Best Land Rover Range Rover Velar Years to Buy
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 2
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 10
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 11 | Good |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | 13 | Caution |
| 2020 | 2 | 9 | — | — | 15 | Caution |
| 2019 | 1 | 19 | 3 | — | 28 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 1 | 28 | 2 | — | 35 | Avoid |
All 9 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2025Recent Range Rover Velar models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2025 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Range Rover Velar should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar if possible. It has 1 recall, 28 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 35 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Range Rover Velar to buy?+
The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 2. It has only 0 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Range Rover Velar has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2023, 2024 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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