Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2020 Jaguar I-Pace owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the high voltage message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the battery was limited to 75 percent charge. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test for the illuminated warning light was not provided because the warning light was no longer illuminated. The contact was informed that the failure was not associated with the recall repair. The contact was advised that additional diagnostic testing was needed and would be an out-of-pocket expense. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V067000 (Electrical System), and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the high voltage fault warning light was illuminated. …
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that while charging the battery in the garage, the vehicle started overheating with the fan activated. The contact stated that the garage became hot, and the contact disconnected the battery before causing severe damage. The contact stated that while driving, the battery decreased by 50 miles unexpectedly. The contact was able to recharge the battery and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V369000 (Electrical System). After reading the recall remedy, the contact was concerned that the over-the-air (OTA) update was a sufficient remedy for the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V067000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the message "Traction Battery Fault-Drive with Caution" was displayed at start-up. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery pack failure, and two battery cells were replaced; however, the vehicle was only partially repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was inoperable on one occasion. Additionally, the battery charge failed to exceed 72 percent. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the traction battery fault warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the parking brake light was blinking. In addition, the contact stated that two days prior to the failure, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle had not yet been inspected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V085000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V369000 (Electrical System); however, the failure persisted, and the battery energy control module had been replaced several times. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Traction Battery Fault Detected, Ok to Drive with Caution" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that three battery energy control modules needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that one of the batteries overheated and damaged the other batteries. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V067000 (Electrical System). There was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery module was damaged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The battery pack was damaged. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,800.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I -Pace. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V067000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was extremely hot while charging; occasionally reaching to 100-degrees. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 44,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that the message "Traction Battery Failure - Service Soon" was displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle failed to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that a select quantity of battery cells was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that the battery failed, causing the vehicle not to start. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V067000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted and declined the buyback request. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that, following the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number 26V067000 (Electrical System), the vehicle failed to start. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was made aware of the post-repair failure; however, it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat.
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.
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Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The fasteners that secure the battery module to the busbars may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V-369. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
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.
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Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
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…
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
Electrical complaints in other I-Pace years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Jaguar I-Pace?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Jaguar I-Pace, 77% of the model year's 62 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2020 Jaguar I-Pace electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 26V-067 (traction battery, Feb 5, 2026); NHTSA recall 24V-183 (traction battery, Mar 7, 2024); NHTSA recall 24V-086 (traction battery, Feb 8, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2020 Jaguar I-Pace electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 39,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.