Jaguar E-pace: E-pace F-pace Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque And Range Rover Velar Phev Traction Battery Fire Risk

Jaguar is recalling 85 E-PACE and F-PACE vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the high voltage traction battery can overheat and cause smoke or fire underneath the rear of the vehicle. The cause is still being investigated. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the battery packs if needed.

Recalling firm

JAGUAR

Product

Vehicles: JAGUAR E-PACE, JAGUAR F-PACE. Units affected: 106

Reason

Vehicles have experienced thermal overload which may manifest in smoke or fire that may occur underneath the rear of the vehicle where the high voltage traction battery is located. The root cause is not yet known and investigations are continuing. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage. Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected by the retailer and as required at-risk battery packs will be replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2026-06-12

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f006b8ed-9c75-4ed6-91a5-1a9330dd32d3