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2021 Land Rover Range Rover VelarProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 20 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
20
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
411
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 20 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

5 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical5 (25%)
Other4 (20%)
Engine2 (10%)
Seat Belts2 (10%)
Brakes2 (10%)
Steering2 (10%)
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking1 (5%)
Collision Avoidance1 (5%)

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
21
1
22
2
23
4
25
11
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

21V668000Oct 2021

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

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.

26V248000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

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 electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

26V599000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

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 power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

20

Class avg

226

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 20 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is related to the electrical, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 20 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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