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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Range Rover Velar.

The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recorded 13 total owner complaints, with the engine being the most frequently cited issue, and it was subject to two recalls. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 2018 through 2026, the 2020 model year falls between the peak complaint year of 2018 (43 complaints) and the low of 2026 (1 complaint), suggesting a middling reliability position for this year.

Model year202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR073868. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/45R21 104WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Option 1-4: 8.5; Option 5: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR073868 alt LR011298
Engine air filter113123479
Spark plugLR050998 alt LR178881
Battery429123482 alt LR091092
Front wiper bladesLR093424 alt LR093425
ThermostatLR106640 alt LR032135
Cabin air filterLR161566

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight4513 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Range Rover Velar of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.80 sec — 2020 SVAutobiography Dynamic P550
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020SVAutobiography Dynamic P550 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.20 sec550 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic HSE P380 3.0L Supercharger V65.50 sec14.00 sec380 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic HSE P380 3.0L Supercharger V65.70 sec14.20 sec380 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic SE P380 3.0L Supercharger V65.70 sec14.20 sec380 hpAWD
2018S P380 3.0L Supercharger V65.80 sec14.20 sec380 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic SE P250 2.0L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.50 sec247 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic SE P250 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.70 sec247 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic SE P250 2.0L Turbo I-47.70 sec16.00 sec247 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEquipped with fuel fired booster heater

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .709
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.181; Rear: .709
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.339; Rear: .945
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Use new bolts. Step 1: 81.0 ft. lbs

2120°
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.084 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°27 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270° - Note markings on crankshaft bolt. If bolt head shows 10.9 remove the bolt counterclockwise. If the bolt shows 12.9 remove the bolt clockwise.148 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270° - Note markings on crankshaft bolt. If bolt head shows 10.9 remove the bolt counterclockwise. If the bolt shows 12.9 remove the bolt clockwise.148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M10 Bolts18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 16,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 32,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 48,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 64,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 96,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 144,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Range Rover Velar sits in a clear improvement arc, with owner complaints falling to 13 from 43 in 2018 and 27 in 2019, while technical service bulletins dropped to 391 from 677 and 506 in those same early-phase years. Recalls held steady at two, matching 2019 and 2021 rather than the three recorded in 2018, 2022, and 2024. Within the 2020 data, engine-related issues led with four complaints, followed by one each for the electrical system, tires, and an unknown or other category, with zero crash or fire complaints reported; the data does not specify root causes. This positions the 2020 model as a pivot point where initial production-volume issues were largely resolved before later years saw further incremental declines in complaints and TSBs. For a used buyer, the federal record suggests 2020 is a comparatively sound year to purchase, offering substantially lower complaint volume than the introductory 2018–2019 models without the higher recall counts that appear in several subsequent years.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
391
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine4
Unknown Or Other1
Tires1
Electrical System1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V668000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 26/08/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt… 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…

21V117000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 25/02/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 391 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N881 Range Rover 16JUN262026-06-16Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
SSM76458 - 22MAY262026-05-22Unknown Or OtherDriver or Passenger seat harness replacement has been performed to rectify the concern…
N906v2 - 18MAY262026-05-18Unknown Or OtherBody Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM…
N881 Range Rover 15MAY262026-05-15Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N881 Range Rover 17APR262026-04-17Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

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