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2021 Jaguar I-PACE problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 2021 Jaguar I-PACE carries two red flags at once: 1 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield). It is one of the I-PACE years to avoid.

1

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

2

Investigations · 1 open

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other I-PACE years?

I-PACE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted220 complaints2019: 220 complaints2020: 58 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 19 complaints
I-PACE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Jaguar I-PACE problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2021 Jaguar I-PACE have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V067000Electrical SystemFebruary 5, 2026 · 2,278 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat.

Consequence

A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, charge outside, and limit their charge to a maximum of 90% until the recall repair is complete. As an interim repair, the battery software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update to limit the state of charge to 90%. The final remedy is currently under development. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's numbers for this recall are H570, H571, and H572. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 23V369, 23V709, and 24V085. Vehicles repaired under one or more of the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

24V134000LightingFebruary 22, 2024 · 2,015 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. In the event that one of the turn signals stops working, the turn signal flash rate frequency will not adjust to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Car Configuration File (CCF) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H475.

23V709000Electrical SystemOctober 19, 2023 · 501 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 I-PACE vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-369. The previous repair may not have been completed correctly, and still allow the high-voltage battery to overheat.

Consequence

The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park and charge their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and for 30 days after the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery energy control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H459.

23V518000Visibility & WipersJuly 27, 2023 · 668 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

Consequence

A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high voltage coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H448.

23V369000Electrical SystemMay 25, 2023 · 6,422 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Consequence

The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park and charge vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The battery energy control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. In addition, battery modules will be replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H441.

23V030000Driver AssistanceJanuary 26, 2023 · 1,072 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Consequence

A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H421.

Open NHTSA investigations

AQ24004

High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield

In a Part 573 Report dated July 27, 2023, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (JLR) notified NHTSA of a safety-related defect in 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. This filing was assigned Recall No. 23V-518. JLR noted that the subject vehicles are equipped with High Voltage Coolant Heaters (HVCH), supplied by Webasto Group (Webasto), that can develop cracking and delamination of the heating element, leading to an inability to defrost the front windshield, which may increase the risk of a crash. In a Part 573 Report dated January 11, 2024, Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) notified NHTSA of a safety-related defect in 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. This filing was assigned Recall No. 24V-011. Lucid noted the subject vehicles are equipped with HVCH, supplied by Webasto, that can delaminate, leading to an inability to defrost the front windshield, which may increase the risk of a crash. The purpose of this Audit Query (AQ) is to: 1. Obtain a complete list of purchasers and the quantities for which the same or similar HVCH were supplied; 2. Obtain copies of all written communications initiated by Webasto and sent to its purchasers regarding the subject equipment; and 3. Request Webasto, per 49 CFR 573.3(f), submit a requisite Part 573 Recall Report for defective HVCH installed into motor vehicles of multiple vehicle manufacturers.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Waymo vehicle made a sudden merge into my vehicle's lane despite only about 1 car space between me and another vehicle in front when the Waymo's lane was blocked. I had to swerve my car hard left to avoid the Waymo from colliding into my vehicle.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 21, 2026

2021 Jaguar I-PACE — common questions

Is the 2021 Jaguar I-PACE reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 1 complaints put the 2021 model at #6 of 6 I-PACE years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the I-PACE years to avoid.

Does the 2021 Jaguar I-PACE have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Jaguar I-PACE. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2021 Jaguar I-PACE under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

Which Jaguar I-PACE years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the I-PACE years to avoid are 2019, 2020, 2022, 2021. The cleanest record among I-PACE years belongs to 2023.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.