2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“UNKNOWN the vehicle has had a check engine light since purchase, the doors do not lock, the SOS systems failure, ENGINE FAULT SYSTEM and BRAKE SYSTEMS illuminate regularly. The vehicle has stranded my kids and I after purchasing, where the dealer has cleared the codes and promised it’s fine…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety and operability issue involving my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, which has rendered the vehicle inoperable and unsafe to drive. Within approximately four months of purchase, the vehicle experienced repeated mechanical failures, including…”
filed Jan 13, 2026
“Extreme loss of coolant at 40K miles, no engine fault codes, no visible leak, engine overheated rapidly and did not notify me until it was in the red.”
filed Jan 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Range Rover Velar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Range Rover Velar | 14 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.