NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Safety Record
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index are available for this model year. Its safety profile, based on federal data, is therefore incomplete. Two recall campaigns and eight owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, a light burden that does not, however, offer insight into the vehicle's crashworthiness. Without test data, no conclusions can be drawn regarding its protective capabilities in a collision.
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two federal recall campaigns, and falls in a Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA records.
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 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries a comparatively light recall and complaint burden for its age. Two recalls impact distinct safety systems. The first addresses the DC/DC converter within the electrical propulsion circuit. The second, more critically, involves the front seat belt retractor, a direct occupant-restraint component requiring prompt remedy. Among the eight unverified complaints on file, a reported fire and a reported injury add context to the Electrical System and Seat Belt entries. There are no NHTSA-tested sibling years for this model; therefore, no adjacent crash-test data from the same generation is available for reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any recalls?
The 2021 Velar is covered by two recall campaigns. The first targets the electrical system, specifically the DC/DC converter within the propulsion system, affecting 2021-2024 Velar and related Land Rover models. The second addresses the front seat belt retractor and covers certain 2021 Velar vehicles alongside other Land Rover nameplates. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided for either campaign, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V599000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Reported 2026-09-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V248000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Reported 2026-04-17
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Eight complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2021 Velar, including one alleged crash, one alleged fire, and one alleged injury. These are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently cited components in those reports are Unknown Or Other, Seat Belts, Electrical System, and Steering, with Engine and Service Brakes each appearing in one report.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Any prospective buyer of a used 2021 Velar should run the vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether either recall campaign has been completed by the prior owner. Open recalls transfer with the vehicle, not the seller.
- The 2021 Velar has no NHTSA crash-test score for any category, including frontal, side, or rollover, because the agency did not test this model year.
- One of the two recalls specifically covers the front seat belt retractor on certain 2021 Velar units, a direct occupant-restraint system that owners should confirm has been remedied via a VIN check at nhtsa.gov.
- The DC/DC converter recall spans a multi-year range that includes the 2021 Velar, meaning this electrical system concern was identified as a continuing issue across the production run and may not yet be resolved on all affected vehicles.
- Eight unverified complaints on file include one alleged fire and one alleged injury, with Electrical System and Seat Belts among the top cited components, which aligns with the two active recall categories for this model year.
FAQ2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar safety questions
Was the 2021 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 3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2021.
- 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.