2021 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: in wet, rainy conditions, the dynamic stability control malfunctioned and would not cede control back to the driver. as a result, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail, causing injury to an passenger. i am an attorney, reporting this on behalf of my client who was the injured passenger, mr. vikra. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 2 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

3 complaints

27%

• In wet, rainy conditions, the dynamic stability control malfunctioned and would not cede control back to the driver. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail, causing injury to an passenger. I am an attorney, reporting this on behalf of my client who was the injured passenger, Mr. Vikra
• 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
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“In wet, rainy conditions, the dynamic stability control malfunctioned and would not cede control back to the driver. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail, causing injury to an passenger. I am an attorney, reporting this on behalf of my client who was the injured passenger, Mr. Vikra”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

18%

• While driving at 55mph on a smooth surface the car steered itself irratically upon which I had to fight the steering wheel to keep in my lane, this has happened twice on smooth dry surface at 55mph.
• In wet, rainy conditions, the dynamic stability control malfunctioned and would not cede control back to the driver. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail, causing injury to an passenger. I am an attorney, reporting this on behalf of my client who was the injured passenger, Mr. Vikra

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“While driving at 55mph on a smooth surface the car steered itself irratically upon which I had to fight the steering wheel to keep in my lane, this has happened twice on smooth dry surface at 55mph.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

18%

• While driving at 55mph on a smooth surface the car steered itself irratically upon which I had to fight the steering wheel to keep in my lane, this has happened twice on smooth dry surface at 55mph.
• 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 otherwis

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints

18%

• My seatbelt malfunctioned and does not latch. The part that the seat belt goes into is not catching
• Seatbelt is not catching or latching

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My seatbelt malfunctioned and does not latch. The part that the seat belt goes into is not catching”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, a warning message indicating that the brake pads needed to be replaced was illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal emitted abnormal sounds. The contact veered

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, a warning message indicating that the brake pads needed to be replaced was illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal emitted abnormal sounds. The contact veered ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: In wet, rainy conditions, the dynamic stability control malfunctioned and would not cede control back to the driver. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail, causing injury to an passenger. I am an attorney, reporting this on behalf of my client who was the injured passenger, Mr. Vikra
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: While driving at 55mph on a smooth surface the car steered itself irratically upon which I had to fight the steering wheel to keep in my lane, this has happened twice on smooth dry surface at 55mph.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: While driving at 55mph on a smooth surface the car steered itself irratically upon which I had to fight the steering wheel to keep in my lane, this has happened twice on smooth dry surface at 55mph.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: My seatbelt malfunctioned and does not latch. The part that the seat belt goes into is not catching
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)