NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Safety Record
The 2023 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 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, no NHTSA star ratings are available for this model year, nor can a Safety Index be computed. The vehicle's record shows a Light recall and complaint burden band, with two recalls issued and two unverified owner complaints filed. Without crash-test data, the Range Rover Velar's crash safety performance remains unassessed by federal standards.
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to two recall campaigns 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 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Range Rover Velar. The vehicle's safety profile is thus exclusively derived from its complaint and recall data. Two recalls are on record. The first addresses a DC/DC converter issue in the electrical and propulsion system, a recall shared with other Velar and Discovery model years. The second recall concerns engine oil and lubrication systems, affecting a broad spectrum of Land Rover models for 2023. Two unverified owner complaints have been filed, citing issues with lane departure systems and engine components; no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported in connection with these complaints.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have any recalls?
The 2023 Velar is covered by two recall campaigns. The first addresses the electrical system, specifically the DC/DC converter within the propulsion system. The second addresses the engine oil and lubrication system. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided for this model year, but owners should verify current remedy status for both campaigns 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION23V044000
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Reported 2023-02-02
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Two owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Velar. The reported components are lane departure, engine, and an unknown or other category. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as confirmed defects by NHTSA.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Two recalls have been issued for the 2023 Velar, a critical detail for any prospective buyer to verify via the NHTSA VIN check.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Velar, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Two recalls are on record for this model year: one covering the DC/DC converter in the electrical and propulsion system, and one covering the engine oil and lubrication system.
- Only two owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those unverified allegations.
- No tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA data covered here, so shoppers cannot cross-reference a nearby model year's crash-test result for this generation.
FAQ2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar safety questions
Was the 2023 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 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2023.
- 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.