2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls 1
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
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.
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 56
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 56.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the Battery Charging Control Module (BCCM). The DTC may be unable to be cleared.
Bulletin SSM76510 - 23SEP26 · Electrical System · Sep 2026Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the Battery Charging Control Module (BCCM). The DTC may be unable to be cleared.
Bulletin SSM76510 - 16SEP26 · Electrical System · Sep 2026Air Conditioning system not operating as expected. In some cases,
Bulletin SSM76485 - 31JUL26 · Aug 2026New Steering Wheel - Hands On Detection (HOD) Renew
Bulletin JLRTB02140NAS-31JUL26 · Jul 2026Lane Keep Assist Malfunction
Bulletin JLRTB02139NAS-31JUL26 · Jul 2026Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
Bulletin SSM76477 - 21JUL26 · Jul 2026Wheel color and trim finish is incorrect.
Bulletin D131 - 21JUL26 · Jul 2026A printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present. The printed circuit board fault can cause a smart key battery drain which affects the functionality of the smart key.
Bulletin E004v2 - 08JUL26 · Jul 2026Wireless Device Charger Inoperative Post Software Update
Bulletin SSM76463 - 06JUL26 · Jul 2026Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
Bulletin SSM76468 - 03JUL26 · Jul 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER VELAR 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the audio amplifier may have been damaged during manufacturing. As a result, the seat belt reminder chime may not work when your seat belt isn't buckled. Canadian regulations require a seat belt reminder sound when a driver isn't wearing their seat belt. Safety Risk: A seat belt warning that doesn't work correctly may not remind you to buck…
Transport Canada #2026227 · May 2026Source: 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.