Land Rover   ·   2017–2020

Range Rover Velar 3 D300: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems (2017–2020)

3 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the body and trim and one the wipers and visibility. Each entry covers the symptoms, cause, workshop fix and any part numbers.

3 documented faults

Body & trim

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Door handles sticking in open position in very cold conditions.

Fit modified part6 parts
Affects:

All models.

What you'd notice

Keyless entry system not working in very cold conditions.

The repair

Door handle mechanism frozen due to water ingress.

Workshop instructions & parts6 parts

Workshop procedure

  1. Fit modified door handles.
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Door handle (LH front door)LR1448871
Door handle (RH front door)LR1448831
Door handle (LH rear door)LR1448941
Door handle (RH rear door)LR1448941
Door trim panel fixing clip (→VIN JA707427)LR09038242
Door trim panel fixing clip (VIN JA707428→)LR10913642

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Wipers & visibility

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Creaking noise when driving. Noise sounds as though it is coming from behind fascia.

Adjust & tighten
Affects:

All models.

Windscreen wiper mechanism mounting bracket in contact with bulkhead.

Workshop instructions

Workshop procedure

  1. Slacken stabilizer bar retaining bolts Fig.1267096.1 .
  2. Using a suitable tool Fig.1267096.2 , increase clearance between windscreen wiper mechanism mounting bracket and bulkhead.
  3. Tighten stabilizer bar retaining bolts Fig.1267096.1 to correct torque setting. Tightening torque: 55 Nm.
  4. View View more information

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.

Other

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Purple line flickers across lower area of lower touchscreen display.

Affects:

All models with upper and lower touchscreen display.

Multifunction display control module software fault.

Workshop instructions

Workshop procedure

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Re-program multifunction display control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Take it with you

Before you view one

Each documented fault as a quick check for a viewing or test drive — tick them off as you go.

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A little workshop vocabulary

Workshop terms used on this page

Definitions for the technical language used in these bulletins.

Nm
Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
Control Module
A computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
Keyless Entry
Unlocking the car with a remote or by carrying the key, without turning a barrel
Re-Program
Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool

Common questions

Using this guide.

What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 3 D300?

Garages and workshops regularly encounter three documented faults on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 3 D300 — one concerns the body and trim and one the wipers and visibility. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.

Does every Land Rover Range Rover Velar 3 D300 have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual car. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.

Can I check for Land Rover Range Rover Velar 3 D300 faults when viewing one?

Many of them, yes — the documented symptoms are things you can see, hear or feel on a viewing or test drive. The 'Before you view one' checklist above turns each documented fault into a quick check you can tick off as you go.

Workshop term

See in the glossary →