Jaguar I-pace: 2019 To 2021 Model Year Jaguar I-pace Battery Fire Or Smoke

Jaguar I-PACE Recall Summary Jaguar is recalling 16,291 I-PACE vehicles from model years 2019 to 2021 because the high voltage traction battery pack can overheat, potentially causing smoke or fire. The issue affects vehicles with battery packs manufactured through the end of the 2021 model year. Jaguar will install software that limits the battery charge to 90% as a temporary fix while they develop a permanent solution.

Recalling firm
JAGUAR
Product
Vehicles: JAGUAR I-PACE. Units affected: 16,291
Reason
Some vehicles have experienced thermal overload in the high voltage traction battery pack which may present as smoke or fire. Since the installation of protective software field evidence has shown that there remains a risk of thermal overload in vehicles with battery packs manufactured up to the end of 2021 model year. Remedy: As an interim repair the vehicles will have software installed to restrict the maximum state of charge to 90% whilst a permanent remedy is developed.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2026-03-06
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3234bb0d-1435-42a1-9615-b66f86331186