Jaguar F-PACE problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The biggest open item on a used F-PACE is the 2021–2024 mild-hybrid DC-DC converter fault (recalls 26V-248 and 26V-599), which can cut drive power and still awaited a final software fix in late 2026. Earlier 2017–2020 cars have recalls for a blanking instrument cluster and 2018 2.0-liter fuel rail leaks, and owners of those years file the most NHTSA complaints about coolant leaks and overheating.

CarWhere lists 11 documented F-PACE issues, including 10 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.

F-PACE generations at a glance

Jaguar F-PACE generations and the known issues listed for each
GenerationModel yearsIssues on this page
Facelift2021–2026Mild-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) · Oil filter housing can crack and leak oil — fire risk (recall 24V-451) · Blocked cam carrier oil channel can cause an oil leak (recall 23V-045) · Incorrect tail lights: rear turn signals may not light properly (recall 22V-525)
Pre-facelift2017–2020Seat belt locking retractors can release early — child seats (recall 21V-667) · Crankshaft pulley bolt may fracture — V6/V8 (recall 19V-039) · 2.0-liter fuel rail end caps may leak fuel (recall 18V-090) · Instrument cluster may go blank (recall 17V-678) · Rear driveshaft may be too short and separate (recall 17V-153) · Coolant leaks and overheating (owner complaints)

Facelift F-PACE problems (2021–2026)

Mild-hybrid DC-DC converter can cause loss of drive power (recall 26V-248) (2021–2024)

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

Recall 26V-248 covers 2021–2024 F-PACE mild hybrids among about 170,169 JLR vehicles. Insufficient protection in the DC-DC converter can cause it to fail, which can cut drive power while driving. Dealers will update the central software; interim owner letters went out in June 2026 and the final remedy was still pending.

Symptoms

  • Warning messages followed by a loss of drive power
  • Vehicle may not restart after the fault

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Check whether the final software remedy is available and applied; interim letters precede it

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

Sources: [1][2]

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

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

Recall 26V-599 adds 2021–2024 F-PACE models to a second DC-DC converter campaign covering about 23,677 JLR vehicles: the converter can malfunction from an electrical overload during high power demand, cutting drive power. Dealers will update the software; interim letters were due in November 2026, with the final remedy to follow.

Symptoms

  • Sudden loss of drive power with electrical warnings

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: [3][2]

Oil filter housing can crack and leak oil — fire risk (recall 24V-451) (2021–2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
Facelift (2021–present) – 2021–2024
Years:
2021–2024
Powertrain:
Affected engines per recall

Recall 24V-451 covers about 150 2021–2024 F-PACE models whose oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment, where hot engine or exhaust parts can ignite it. Dealers replace the housing, filter and O-rings.

Symptoms

  • Oil smell or visible oil around the filter housing
  • Low oil level warning

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Look for fresh oil around the filter housing during inspection

NHTSA recall: 24V451000 (2024-06) · 150 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4][2]

Blocked cam carrier oil channel can cause an oil leak (recall 23V-045) (2023)

Safety recall
Generation:
Facelift (2021–present) – 2023
Years:
2023
Powertrain:
Affected engines per recall

Recall 23V-045 covers about 229 2023 F-PACE models whose engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, leading to an oil leak that raises fire risk near hot components. Dealers inspect and replace the cam carrier and related parts as needed.

Symptoms

  • Oil leak or burning-oil smell from the engine bay

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 23V045000 (2023-02) · 229 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [5][2]

Incorrect tail lights: rear turn signals may not light properly (recall 22V-525) (2021–2022)

Safety recall
Generation:
Facelift (2021–present) – 2021–2022
Years:
2021–2022
Powertrain:
All

Recall 22V-525 covers about 5,297 2021–2022 F-PACE models that may have the wrong tail lights fitted, so the rear turn signals do not illuminate properly (FMVSS 108). Dealers inspect and replace the tail lights as needed.

Symptoms

  • Rear turn signal dim, missing or not flashing correctly

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Check both rear turn signals work with the hazard lights on

NHTSA recall: 22V525000 (2022-07) · 5,297 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [6][2]

Pre-facelift F-PACE problems (2017–2020)

Seat belt locking retractors can release early — child seats (recall 21V-667) (2020–2021)

Safety recall
Generation:
Pre-facelift and facelift – 2020–2021
Years:
2020–2021
Powertrain:
All

Recall 21V-667 covers 2020–2021 F-PACE models, along with 2021–2022 F-TYPE and 2021 XF, about 5,146 vehicles in all: the seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, so a child seat may not stay secured. Dealers inspect and replace belt assemblies as needed.

Symptoms

  • Belt will not stay locked after pulling it all the way out to install a child seat

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Test the belt-locking mode on each rear seat belt

NHTSA recall: 21V667000 (2021-08) · 5,146 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [7][2]

Crankshaft pulley bolt may fracture — V6/V8 (recall 19V-039) (2019)

Safety recall
Generation:
Pre-facelift (2017–2020) – 2019 V6/V8
Years:
2019
Powertrain:
V6 and V8 gasoline

Recall 19V-039 covers about 443 2019 F-PACE, F-TYPE and XJ models with V6 or V8 gas engines whose crankshaft pulley bolt may have been made improperly and can fracture, which can lead to engine failure. Dealers replace the bolt.

Symptoms

  • Noise from the front of the engine
  • Accessory belt or charging warnings

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 19V039000 (2019-01) · 443 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [8][2]

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

Safety recall
Generation:
Pre-facelift (2017–2020) – 2018 2.0L
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 F-PACE. The fuel rail end caps may leak fuel vapor or liquid into the engine bay, raising fire risk. 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: [9][2]

Instrument cluster may go blank (recall 17V-678) (2017–2018)

Safety recall
Generation:
Pre-facelift (2017–2020) – 2017–2018
Years:
2017–2018
Powertrain:
All

Recall 17V-678 (about 7,036 Jaguars) and its expansion 18V-052 (about 3,002 F-PACEs) cover 2017–2018 F-PACE models whose instrument cluster can intermittently go blank, hiding speed and warnings. Dealers update the software.

Symptoms

  • Instrument cluster screen blanks out while driving

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Watch the cluster through a full test drive

NHTSA recall: 17V678000 (2017-10) · 7,036 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [10][11][2]

Rear driveshaft may be too short and separate (recall 17V-153) (2017)

Safety recall
Generation:
Pre-facelift (2017–2020) – 2017
Years:
2017
Powertrain:
Automatic transmission

Recall 17V-153 covers 25 early 2017 F-PACE models built with a rear driveshaft that may be too short and can separate, causing a loss of drive. Dealers inspect and replace incorrect driveshafts.

Symptoms

  • Clunk or bang from under the car followed by loss of drive

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 17V153000 (2017-03) · 25 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [12][2]

Coolant leaks and overheating (owner complaints) (2017–2020)

Major repair
Generation:
Pre-facelift (2017–2020)
Years:
2017–2020
Powertrain:
Gas engines (complaints cover several)

This is an owner-reported pattern, not a recall. 27 NHTSA complaints filed for 2017–2020 F-PACE models describe coolant leaks, low-coolant warnings, water pump failures or overheating, most of them on 2017 models, and several owners report engine damage after coolant loss. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Symptoms

  • Low coolant warning or rising temperature gauge
  • Sweet coolant smell or residue under the hood
  • Coolant level dropping between services

Check before buying

  • Ask for records of any coolant pipe, hose or water pump replacement
  • Have a pressure test of the cooling system done before buying
  • Check the coolant reservoir level cold and look for leaks

Sources: [13][14][15][16]

Related F-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.

Confirm how a F-PACE was built before you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common Jaguar F-PACE problems?

Recalls on record cover a mild-hybrid DC-DC converter fault that can cut drive power (2021–2024), oil leaks with fire risk (2021–2024 and 2023), a blanking instrument cluster (2017–2018) and 2.0-liter fuel rail leaks (2018). In NHTSA owner complaints, coolant leaks and overheating on 2017–2020 models stand out.

Does the F-PACE have a recall for loss of power?

Yes. Recalls 26V-248 and 26V-599 cover 2021–2024 F-PACE mild hybrids whose DC-DC converter can fail and cut drive power. Both started with interim owner letters in 2026, with a software remedy to follow.

Which F-PACE years get the most NHTSA complaints?

In NHTSA’s complaint database, 2017 and 2018 F-PACE models have far more complaints than later years. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume; CarWhere’s years-to-avoid research for the F-PACE compares years on a per-vehicle basis.

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

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

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 26V-248: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  2. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim): all Jaguar recalls (Jaguar Land Rover North America, Jaguar Cars) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  3. NHTSA recall 26V-599: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  4. NHTSA recall 24V-451: Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  5. NHTSA recall 23V-045: Engine Cam Carrier May Leak Oil (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  6. NHTSA recall 22V-525: Improperly Illuminated Rear Turn Signals/FMVSS 108 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  7. NHTSA recall 21V-667: Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  8. NHTSA recall 19V-039: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt May Fracture (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  9. NHTSA recall 18V-090: Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  10. NHTSA recall 17V-678: Instrument Cluster Will Go Blank (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  11. NHTSA recall 18V-052: Instrument Cluster Will Go Blank (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  12. NHTSA recall 17V-153: Incorrect Driveshaft may have been Installed (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  13. NHTSA owner complaints: 2017 Jaguar F-PACE — NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov complaints)
  14. NHTSA owner complaints: 2018 Jaguar F-PACE — NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov complaints)
  15. NHTSA owner complaints: 2019 Jaguar F-PACE — NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov complaints)
  16. NHTSA owner complaints: 2020 Jaguar F- PACE — NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov complaints)

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