2021 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 21. 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. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
11
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
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Known Problems(top 5 of 6)
OTHER
3 complaints- • 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
“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
Recalls (2)
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.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2021 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2021 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR
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Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2021 RANGE ROVER VELAR, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
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:
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR — Year Comparison
How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 21
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