Model year guide

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints43
Combined20–28 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recalls 3

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #21V117000 · manufacturer #N556 · 25/02/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, …

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System NHTSA Campaign #18V139000 · manufacturer #N143 · 01/03/2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is…

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail NHTSA Campaign #18V087000 · manufacturer #N138 · 01/02/2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MPG & running costs

Combined20–28 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,683
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,417 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,415
Fuel only$18,415
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar trims & engines on record

Trims
R-Dynamic SE · S
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 380 hp

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vehicles on record

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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Across all 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, visibility/wiper.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar get?

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.