2021 Jaguar E-Pace Problems & Complaints

Few complaints50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-Pace at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint, typically around 28,000 miles). 5 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
5recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2021 Jaguar E-Pace problems

  • Engine & cooling~28,000 miles
    1100%
  • Electrical system~28,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Jaguar E-Pace 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).

Best E-Pace years: 2021, 2023, 2022. Compare all years →

2021 Jaguar E-Pace recalls (5)

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.

2021 Jaguar E-Pace engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid9-speed automaticAWD21 / 26 / 23
2.0L 4-cyl turbo9-speed automaticAWD20 / 26 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2021 E-Pace rates few complaints: 50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-Pace at the same age. It is one of the best E-Pace years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace, the most recent from September 17, 2026 (dc/dc converter). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar E-Pace?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2023 and 2022. See the full Jaguar E-Pace years comparison.

At what mileage do 2021 Jaguar E-Pace problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 28,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.