FUEL DOOR UNABLE TO LOCK AFTER VEHICLE IS LOCKED Bought a new 2026 Range Rover velar about a week ago. I was surprised to see fuel door does not lock when vehicle is locked. I pressed the fuel door with my keys outside of vehicle reach and fuel door opened. This can lead to fuel theft and vandalism. Anybody can put anything in the fuel door because of its inability to lock and it can cause serious accident when you drive. No modern vehicle has its fuel door open when vehicle is locked. I have driven Mercedes, BMW, KIA, Honda, when vehicle is locked, everything is locked including FUEL DOOR. Brought it up to Land Rover Dealership, Huntington, NY, they literally told me they don’t care and nothing they can do about it. Such a shame, this needs serious and urgent recall and fix.
The worst 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems
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Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants that they are unbuckled can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800‑637‑6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.
Recall number 26V297000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 58
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Interference from external WiFi sources could disrupt wireless CarPlay or Android Auto connection
- Restricted or reduced cabin heating performance caused by heater matrix blockage.
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the Battery Charging Control Module (BCCM). The DTC may be unable...
- Air Conditioning system not operating as expected
- Lane Keep Assist Malfunction
- New Steering Wheel
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
- Wheel color and trim finish is incorrect.
- A printed circuit board fault within the smart key may be present
- Wireless Device Charger Inoperative Post Software Update
See all 58 bulletins for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 22 | 26 | 23 |
What 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar owners say
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Questions about the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Is the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, fewer than a typical Range Rover Velar model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar get?
Official estimates for the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar range from 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, AWD) gets 22 city and 26 highway.
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