Most common 2021 Jaguar I-Pace problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar I-Pace complaints by model year
Best I-Pace years: 2021, 2022. Years to avoid: 2024. Compare all years →
2021 Jaguar I-Pace recalls (6)
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.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal
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.
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.
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.
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
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.
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.
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…
Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace:
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.
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…
2021 Jaguar I-Pace engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | 4WD | 80 / 72 / 76 MPGe | 234 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2021 I-Pace rates better than average: 88% fewer complaints than a typical year of the I-Pace at the same age. It is one of the best I-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 I-Pace?
The electrical system — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about adas › autonomous/self driving.
How many recalls does the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace, the most recent from February 5, 2026 (traction battery). 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 I-Pace?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024. See the full Jaguar I-Pace years comparison.
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.