Jaguar E-Pace Problems by Year

We compared every Jaguar E-Pace model year from 2018–2024 using 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 7 recalls and federal defect investigations. No E-Pace year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2021, 2023 and 2022.

6model years
24complaints
7recalls
—worst years
2021, 2023best years

Complaints by model year

201820192021202220232024146121
Owner complaints per model year, Jaguar E-Pace. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20241typical3ElectricalFew
20230−50%4—Few
20222−40%5Wheel & TireFew
20211−50%5EngineFew
20196——EngineFew
201814—2EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median E-Pace year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Jaguar E-Pace problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2018
    938%
  • Other / not specified
    625%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2018
    521%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2019
    521%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2018
    417%
  • Brakesworst: 2018
    14%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2018
    14%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2022
    14%

Latest Jaguar E-Pace recalls

Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter

NHTSA recall 26V-599 · Sep 17, 2026 · 23,677 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter

NHTSA recall 26V-248 · Apr 17, 2026 · 170,169 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024…

Remedy: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.

Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion

NHTSA recall 25V-466 · Jul 11, 2025 · 1,436 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-Pace vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H552.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 24V-278 · Apr 18, 2024 · 2,409 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA recall 24V-201 · Mar 14, 2024 · 2,842 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-Pace vehicles. The brake pad wear warning light may not appear on the instrument cluster as intended, failing to warn the driver that the brake pads are worn out.

Remedy: Dealers will update the car configuration file software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

All 7 Jaguar E-Pace recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Jaguar E-Pace should you avoid?

None of the Jaguar E-Pace years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Jaguar E-Pace?

2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other E-Pace years at the same age, followed by 2023 and 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Jaguar E-Pace problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (9), fuel & propulsion system (5) and electrical system (5). Engine complaints peak in the 2018 model year.

How many recalls has the Jaguar E-Pace had?

7 recalls across 2018–2024. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Jaguar E-Pace recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.