NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Safety Record
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, this model year carries no federal star ratings for crashworthiness, nor can our publication assign it a Safety Index score. The available federal record indicates a light burden of post-sale safety actions: two recall campaigns address safety components, and 13 owner complaints have been registered. This data provides no basis for assessing crash performance, as direct measurement is absent.
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, with two recall campaigns on record, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 13 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The 2020 Range Rover Velar’s seat belt retractor recall warrants close consideration, as retractor function directly affects occupant protection in a collision. A second recall addresses the lighting control module, a software issue impacting exterior visibility. These two recalls place the Velar in the Light burden band, indicating a low combined recall and complaint volume relative to the overall vehicle population tracked by NHTSA. Thirteen owner complaints are on record, spread across Engine and Electrical System categories. These complaints suggest some owners experienced powertrain and electronics issues. Of these thirteen, one complaint alleged an injury, though none involved a reported crash or fatality. No closely related model years have published crash-test results available for comparative context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any recalls?
The 2020 Range Rover Velar is covered by two federal recall campaigns. The first addresses front seat belt retractors, a component directly tied to occupant restraint in a crash. The second covers lighting control module software affecting exterior lighting. Neither recall carried a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory based on the data provided. Owners should verify open status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, because a recall listed here may or may not have been remedied on any individual vehicle.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR21V668000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2021-08-26
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE21V117000
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2021-02-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Thirteen complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2020 Range Rover Velar. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine, reported in six complaints, followed by the Electrical System in four, and Unknown or Other in three. Additional alleged concerns touch the Fuel and Propulsion System, Tires, and Forward Collision Avoidance.
13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Before purchasing a specific 2020 Range Rover Velar, run the vehicle identification number through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether either of the two recall campaigns has been completed. An unrepaired recall on a used vehicle transfers with ownership.
- The 2020 Range Rover Velar has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no frontal, side, or pole-impact star ratings exist for this model year.
- One of the two recalls covering this model year targets front seat belt retractors, a component central to occupant restraint during a collision, and open-recall status should be confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Thirteen unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, with Engine and Electrical System as the most frequently alleged problem areas, and one complaint alleging an injury.
- No NHTSA-tested sibling years for this model are available in the data we cover, so there is no adjacent crash-test result that can serve as a proxy for this vehicle's crash performance.
FAQ2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar safety questions
Was the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 13 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.