Jaguar E-PACE problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Most E-PACE recalls hit the 2021–2024 facelift: two passenger air bag campaigns (24V-278 and 25V-466) because the bag may tear when it deploys, a missing brake pad wear warning (24V-201) and the JLR mild-hybrid DC-DC converter campaigns (26V-248, 26V-599) that can cut drive power. 2018 cars with the 2.0-liter engine have a fuel rail recall. NHTSA holds few owner complaints for the E-PACE.

CarWhere lists 5 documented E-PACE issues, including 5 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

E-PACE generations at a glance

Jaguar E-PACE generations and the known issues listed for each
GenerationModel yearsIssues on this page
Facelift2021–2024Passenger air bag may tear when it deploys (recall 24V-278) · Brake pad wear warning may not appear (recall 24V-201) · Mild-hybrid DC-DC converter can cause loss of drive power (recall 26V-248) · DC-DC converter electrical overload can cause loss of drive power (recall 26V-599)
Pre-facelift2018–20202.0-liter fuel rail end caps may leak fuel (recall 18V-090)

Facelift E-PACE problems (2021–2024)

Passenger air bag may tear when it deploys (recall 24V-278) (2021–2023)

Safety recall
Generation:
Facelift (2021–2024) – 2021–2023
Years:
2021–2023
Powertrain:
All

Recall 24V-278 covers about 2,409 2021–2023 E-PACE models whose passenger air bag may tear during deployment, reducing protection and possibly releasing hot gas. Dealers replace the passenger air bag module. Recall 25V-466 (about 1,436 2021–2024 cars) covers the same failure.

Symptoms

  • No symptom; check the VIN

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Confirm both 24V-278 and 25V-466 where listed

NHTSA recall: 24V278000 (2024-04) · 2,409 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1][2][3]

Brake pad wear warning may not appear (recall 24V-201) (2021–2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
Facelift (2021–2024) – 2021–2024
Years:
2021–2024
Powertrain:
All

Recall 24V-201 covers about 2,842 2021–2024 E-PACE models whose brake pad wear warning may not show in the instrument cluster (FMVSS 135). Dealers update the configuration software.

Symptoms

  • No pad wear warning even with worn pads

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Have the brake pads measured during inspection

NHTSA recall: 24V201000 (2024-03) · 2,842 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4][3]

Mild-hybrid DC-DC converter can cause loss of drive power (recall 26V-248) (2021–2022)

Safety recall
Generation:
Facelift (2021–2024) – 2021–2022 MHEV
Years:
2021–2022
Powertrain:
Mild-hybrid (MHEV) versions

Recall 26V-248 covers 2021–2022 E-PACE mild hybrids among about 170,169 JLR vehicles whose DC-DC converter can fail and cut drive power. Dealers will update the central software; interim letters went out in June 2026 with the final remedy pending.

Symptoms

  • Warnings followed by loss of drive power

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Check whether the final remedy has been applied

NHTSA recall: 26V248000 (2026-04) · 170,169 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [5][3]

DC-DC converter electrical overload can cause loss of drive power (recall 26V-599) (2021–2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
Facelift (2021–2024) – 2021–2024
Years:
2021–2024
Powertrain:
Mild-hybrid (MHEV) versions

Recall 26V-599 covers 2021–2024 E-PACE models among about 23,677 JLR vehicles whose DC-DC converter can malfunction from an electrical overload under high power demand, cutting drive power. Software remedy to follow interim letters.

Symptoms

  • Sudden loss of drive power

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Confirm the VIN is not still waiting on the final remedy

NHTSA recall: 26V599000 (2026-09) · 23,677 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [6][3]

Pre-facelift E-PACE problems (2018–2020)

2.0-liter fuel rail end caps may leak fuel (recall 18V-090) (2018)

Safety recall
Generation:
Pre-facelift (2018–2020) – 2018
Years:
2018
Powertrain:
2.0L four-cylinder gasoline

Recall 18V-090 covers about 10,073 2018 Jaguars with the 2.0-liter gas engine, including the E-PACE. The fuel rail end caps may leak fuel into the engine bay. Dealers replace the fuel rail.

Symptoms

  • Fuel smell in or around the car

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Treat any fuel smell as urgent before purchase

NHTSA recall: 18V090000 (2018-02) · 10,073 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [7][3]

Related E-PACE research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common Jaguar E-PACE problems?

Recalls cover passenger air bags that may tear (2021–2024), a missing brake pad wear warning (2021–2024), the mild-hybrid DC-DC converter loss-of-power campaigns (2021–2024) and a 2018 fuel rail leak. NHTSA holds relatively few owner complaints for the E-PACE.

Is the E-PACE in the Jaguar air bag recall?

Yes. Recalls 24V-278 (2021–2023) and 25V-466 (2021–2024) cover E-PACE passenger air bags that may tear when they deploy. Dealers replace the module.

How do I check if an E-PACE recall was done?

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup and ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

  1. NHTSA recall 24V-278: Passenger Air Bag May Tear (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  2. NHTSA recall 25V-466: Passenger Air Bag May Tear (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  3. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim): all Jaguar recalls (Jaguar Land Rover North America, Jaguar Cars) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  4. NHTSA recall 24V-201: Brake Pad Wear Warning Light Failure/FMVSS 135 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  5. NHTSA recall 26V-248: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  6. NHTSA recall 26V-599: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  7. NHTSA recall 18V-090: Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)

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