AI Damage2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: common problems
Owners of the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 411 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 411
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 38% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 15% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 15% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 15% of all complaints
- 6 Backover prevention 8% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 8% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (38% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 143.
- Engine: 2 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 34.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Steering: 2 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (15% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 | 143 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My fuel light came on and I stopped to fill up with gas. While pumping, the pump clicked off multiple times. I knew it was not full. I got it to 17 gallons and left. As I was driving, I noticed the vehicle did not sound normal when shifting. I slowed to approach a turning lane and my vehicle proceeded forward.
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. Vikram Gunda.
My 2021 Range Rover Velar MHEV experienced a total charging failure and loss of motive power caused by an internal failure of the 48V-to-12V DC-DC converter (boost control microchip defect).
Eventually got a check engine light. I was out of town at the time and it was 630pm. I was able to take vehicle to a Advanced Auto so they could do a quick diagnostic check. Codes P0505--Idle Air Control System DTC Severity 2 of 3 and P0507--Idle Control System RPM Higher than expected also showed.
The backup camera on my 2021 Velar has stopped functioning. Service confirmed not a wiring issue and claims it is the NFSM Module not functioning correctly. There are several recalls on the module that include the model and year of my Velar.
My seatbelt malfunctioned and does not latch. The part that the seat belt goes into is not catching
This happened again, car fills with smoke and is immediately on fire. Happened very quickly. Have had zero issues with this vehicle otherwise. No warnings. Car was functioning perfectly leading up to the incident.
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 to the side of the road.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,401 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Range Rover Velar has 12 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 13, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob
- Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen
- Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty
- 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.
- Driver or Passenger seat harness replacement has been performed to rectify the concern, but no evidence…
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.
- Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to…
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…
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- While driving with satellite maps, sometimes image doesn't load fully and then comes back
- INCONTROL REMOTE APP WAKE UP TIMER
- There are several scenarios where the key may be set to a deactivated state
NHTSA lists 411 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (23%), seat belts (15%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
NHTSA lists 411 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.