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2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Range Rover Velar.

Body SUV

The 2019 Range Rover Velar is a midsize luxury SUV built on the Mercedes‑Benz‑derived platform that underpins the brand’s newer models, and it features a 6.9‑quart oil capacity with a 0W‑20 viscosity requirement. In its first year on the market, the Velar’s engine was cited as the top source of owner complaints, a trend that has since moderated as the model’s reliability history has trended downward—from 43 complaints in 2018 to just one in 2026—indicating that the 2019 version sits at the peak of early‑year issues but is part of a broader improvement trajectory.

Model year202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
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 NS · Models Equipped with Fuel Fired Booster Heater or Cold Market Vehicles: 850 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 NS · Models Equipped with Fuel Fired Booster Heater or Cold Market Vehicles: 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/60R18/XL 112VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR073868 alt LR011298
Engine air filter113123479
Fuel filterLR116437
Spark plugLR050998 alt LR178881
BatteryLR091092 alt 429123482
Front wiper bladesLR093425 alt LR093424
ThermostatLR117568 alt LR106640
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.

3.8–10.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.80 sec — 2020 SVAutobiography Dynamic P550
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
2018S D180 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-410.60 sec17.70 sec180 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M-L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity2.0 L
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · 5W-30

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13 ft-lbs Use new bolts. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap.035-.039 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 81.0 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

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9027 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°.22 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.4 ft. lbs. First Step tighten upper left then lower left. Second Step tighten in an X pattern starting with upper right nut.7.4 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 80,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 Level Warning System (inspect)
Every 21,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace)
Every 64,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 2019 model year represents a significant improvement over the 2018 debut year, with complaints dropping from 43 to 27, recalls decreasing from 3 to 2, and technical service bulletins falling from 677 to 506. Federal data reveals a consistent downward trend across the generation, with complaint volumes declining steadily from the 2018 high-water mark through 2024 and TSBs decreasing from 677 to 46, indicating progressively maturing production. The 2019 model sits at the beginning of this improvement arc, showing substantially better reliability than the launch year but preceding the even lower complaint volumes seen from 2020 onward. Notably, the 2019 record includes 3 fire complaints and concentrated reports in engine and electrical system categories, though the federal data does not specify root causes. Given its position as an early production year that nonetheless demonstrates marked improvement over 2018, the 2019 Velar represents a reasonable compromise for buyers seeking to avoid first-year manufacturing risks, though later model years offer progressively cleaner federal records.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
506
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine6
Electrical System,Engine4
Exterior Lighting3
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other2
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V040000EngineReported 17/01/2019

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose… Remedy: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land…

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 506 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

How much oil does the 2019 Range Rover Velar take?

6.9 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Range Rover Velar have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.