2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

At approximately 39,000 miles, my 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar developed a coolant leak from the front lower crossover in the engine valley. A repair facility confirmed the issue and recommended replacement of the front upper and lower crossovers, water pump, and hoses. The repair estimate is $2,727. This problem is a known defect in other Jaguar Land Rover vehicles (crossover/elbow coolant leaks) that were subject to recalls and lawsuits, but my VIN is not currently included. The defect creates a serious safety risk: coolant leaks can cause sudden engine overheating, loss of power, or engine failure while driving, putting occupants and other drivers at risk. The issue has been diagnosed and confirmed by a service center. Prior to the diagnosis, I observed low coolant levels and warning messages. I believe this is part of a widespread defect affecting the 3.0L supercharged engine, and I urge NHTSA to investigate whether 2020 Velar vehicles should be included in recall coverage.

The “ critical oil “ light came on , without warning of low oil needed . A relative placed quart of oil in engine , and oil stick read good amount . However , later down the road , “critical oil light “, resurfaced and engine cut off , going 70 miles per hour , in mid lane , of I-15 freeway. There seems to be problem with warning and consumption of oil . This was extremely dangerous , for any driver .

Engine seized (failed) just under 90k miles. I bought this car used in 2021 with only 7k miles on the vehicle and I've had it serviced as recommended by the manufacturer. The engine failed without warning and left me owing $23k on a useless vehicle. The manufacturers warranty was expired, so I'm left holding the bag and paying for a useless vehicle to remain in my garage until the loan is paid off in another 3-years.

THE CAR BASICALLY SHUT DOWN WHILE RUNNING. IT STARTED TO SHAKE AND THAN JUST POWERED DOWN, TWICE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE "PURGE SYSTEM" THEY OLD ME THE VEHICLE WAS RELEASED TO EARLY . THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE . WHEN THE CAR POWERED DOWN I WAS AT A RED LIGHT INCHING FORWARD, THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE RED BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED EVERYTHING OFF AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY AND THE CAR POWERED DOWN AGAIN ( I ALSO CAUSED A SMALL ACCIDENT BEHIND ME) THE CAR ALWAYS FELT LIKE IT WAS WORKING HARD TO ACCELERATE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS "STICKING" . IN SPEAKING WITH THE SERVICE TEAM AT RANGE ROVER THE VELAR IN GENERAL HAS HAD ISSUES AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CANT KEEP UP. THE CAR ISN'T SAFE AND I'VE BEEN TOLD IT MAY NEED TO GO BACK IN EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR.

THE LAND ROVER VELAR WAS PURCHASE ON JANUARY 25, 2020 FROM STEVENS CREEK JAGUAR LAND OVER OF SAN JOSE, CA. WHEN IT REACHED 1600 MILES, I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE OIL LEAKAGE PHENOMENON. THERE IS A LOT OF OIL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. I SUSPECTED THAT THERE WAS A LEAKAGE PROBLEM WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER REPAIR SERVICE ON MARCH 18, 2020 AND SEND THE VEHICLE BACK. ON APRIL 1, 2020, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THEY TEST DROVE IT FOR 40 MILES. ON APRIL 3, THE VEHICLE WAS AT 1,745 MILES. I LAID DOWN UNDERNEATH TO EXAMINE THE BOTTOM OF MY VEHICLE AGAIN TO EXAMINE. THE OIL WAS STILL LEAKING EVEN MORE SERIOUS THAN BEFORE THE PREVIOUS REPAIR. ON APRIL 21, 2020, THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. ON APRIL 23, THERE WAS STILL OIL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE MAINTENANCE STAFF STATED THAT THERE WAS RESIDUAL OIL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. SO HE CLEANED IT UP AND ADVISED US TO DRIVE IT MORE THAN 400 MILES FOR THE RESIDUAL OIL TO BE DISAPPEARED. ON MAY 19, 2020. I CAME TO THE REPAIR SERVICES OF DEALERSHIP FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS AT 2,648 MILES. REPAIR STAFF WAS NOT SURE WHETHER THERE WAS A LEAK. HE LET US LEFT THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR MORE INSPECTION. AND NO LOANER'S VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED. WHICH MAKE US VERY INCONVENIENT. ON JUNE 4, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. THEY LEND ME A JAGUAR TO USE. BUT MY VELAR WAS STILL IN THE SERVICE UNTIL CURRENT. *TR