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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Range Rover Velar.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is equipped with an Automatic (S8) transmission and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/26/23 mpg. Reliability records indicate this model year accumulated only 3 total owner complaints, a significant reduction from the generation's peak of 43 complaints in 2018. While the top complaint areas involve the Electrical System and Engine across 2 recalls, the 2023 Velar sits near the lower end of the 2018-2026 complaint history, indicating a lower volume of reported issues relative to the initial production years.

Model year202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque98.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/26/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter LR133457. 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.

Tire size265/45R21 104WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR133457 alt LR073868
Engine air filter113123479
Spark plugLR178881
BatteryLR104510 alt LR091092
Front wiper bladesLR093424 alt LR093425
ThermostatLR175392 alt LR180316
Cabin air filterLR161566 alt VPLGS0478

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 26 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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
2024Dynamic SE P400 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec5.60 sec14.20 sec395 hpAWD
2024Dynamic SE P400 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec5.80 sec14.30 sec395 hpAWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 98.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98.0 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 21,000 mi; spark plugs every 63,000 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 21,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & 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 2023 Range Rover Velar sits late in its generation, and the federal data shows a consistent and steep downward arc in consumer complaints—falling from 43 in 2018 to just 3 in 2023, with zero crash or fire reports filed against it. TSB volume has similarly thinned, from 677 bulletins at the 2018 peak to 232 in 2023 and 152 in 2024, suggesting that engineering refinements and warranty campaigns are tapering as the platform matures. Recall activity is the most stable signal, holding at 2–3 campaigns annually through 2023 before dipping to 1 in the most recent reporting year, and no federal investigations have been opened against the model in any year of record. The three 2023 complaints are thinly distributed across electrical/engine, lane-departure, and unspecified engine categories, and the data does not specify a unifying root cause or a known defect pattern—limiting any ability to flag a systemic issue. Taken together, the 2023 model year represents the strongest point on the Velar's reliability curve within this dataset, making it a reasonable used-buy candidate, provided the buyer confirms the two 2023 recalls have been completed by a Land Rover dealer.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
232
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
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 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Electrical System,Engine1
Lane Departure1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V044000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/LubricationReported 02/02/2023

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil… 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…

26V248000Electrical System:Propulsion System:Dc/Dc ConverterReported 17/04/2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport… Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 232 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N869 Range Rover 16JUN262026-06-16Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
SSM76458 - 22MAY262026-05-22Unknown Or OtherDriver or Passenger seat harness replacement has been performed to rectify the concern…
N869 Range Rover 15MAY262026-05-15Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N892v3 - 01MAY262026-05-01EngineArduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine…
N869 Range Rover 17APR262026-04-17Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete

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

Does the 2023 Range Rover Velar have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Range Rover Velar get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg.