Model year guide

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 113 on record.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints12
Combined17–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls 3

Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter NHTSA Campaign #26V599000 · manufacturer #E008 · 17/09/2026

Jaguar 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 Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high pow…

Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover…

Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter NHTSA Campaign #26V248000 · manufacturer #D126 H575 · 17/04/2026

Jaguar 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 Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient…

Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for thi…

Seat Belts:front:retractor NHTSA Campaign #21V668000 · manufacturer #N630 · 26/08/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MPG & running costs

Combined17–23 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,200
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,000
Fuel only$21,000
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
189.0 in
Width
79.9 in
Height
65.7 in
Wheelbase
113.0 in
Curb weight
4,513 lb
Front track
64.6 in
Rear track
65.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 411

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 411.

TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update

Bulletin SSM76492 - 20AUG26 · Aug 2026

Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.

Bulletin SSM76477 - 21JUL26 · Jul 2026

Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty

Bulletin E002 - 20JUL26 · Jul 2026

Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.

Bulletin SSM76468 - 03JUL26 · Jul 2026

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.

Bulletin N869 Range Rover 16JUN26 · Jun 2026

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.

Bulletin SSM76458 - 22MAY26 · May 2026

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.

Bulletin N869 Range Rover 15MAY26 · May 2026

Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) unit.

Bulletin N892v3 - 01MAY26 · Engine · May 2026

Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete

Bulletin N869 Range Rover 17APR26 · Apr 2026

Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete.

Bulletin N869 Range Rover 20MAR26 · Electrical System · Mar 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER VELAR 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall is an expansion of Trans…

Transport Canada #2026442 · Sep 2026

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall only affects certain mil…

Transport Canada #2026196 · Apr 2026

Engine

Issue: This recall is for certain replacement engines. The oil filter housing may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the housing could crack and cause oil to leak onto hot components in the engine compartment. Safety Risk: Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the ri…

Transport Canada #2024599 · Oct 2024

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat. Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat. Safety Risk: A seat belt that is used to secure a…

Transport Canada #2021533 · Aug 2021

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar is a crossover SUV produced by British automotive company Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) under their Land Rover marque. The fourth model in the Range Rover line, the Velar was unveiled on 1 March 2017 in London, England. The Velar was released in the summer of 2017. The name Velar had previously been used for a series of pre-production first-generation Range Rovers in 1969.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar get?

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.