2018 Jaguar E-PACEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-140 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine60
Fuel/propulsion system31
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Visibility/wiper10
Service brakes10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2018 Jaguar E-PACE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

95%repaired · 2019 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 18V-140 · Mar 1, 2018 · 41 vehicles · 39 repaired

Risk. A brake fluid leak can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2019 Q3

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 18V-090 · Feb 2, 2018 · 10,073 vehicles · 9,718 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other E-PACE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-PACE median. How we score

'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What E-PACE owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I own a 2018 Jaguar E-PACE that recently failed the Virginia state safety inspection due to a problem involving the fuel system/fuel rail. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. The primary symptom was a strong smell of raw gasoline. There were no warning…
Complaint 11764006 · Sep 14, 2026
Engine fuel rail leak and Engine feed line leak. Starting the car has a raw fuel smell inside the cabin of the car. Took the car to jaguar and they said nothing was wrong. Took the car to a jaguar specialty shop and they revealed the fuel rail needed a "recall" similar to the 2017+ Jaguar F-Pace…
Complaint 11760778 · Aug 30, 2026
The cooling fan runs at extremely high speed for no reason and makes an extremely loud noise. There have been similar multiple complaints on jaguar e pace forums
Complaint 11638656 · Jan 26, 2025

Own a 2018 E-PACE?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.