Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 150 owner complaints about the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-183 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
150 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 124 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 1 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A delay in deceleration, increases the distance needed to stop and the risk of a crash.
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.
22kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 26% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
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 I-PACE median. How we score
2018 Jaguar F-Pace 5 HB AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE, and the recalls they led to.
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Update of prior complaints, worsening high voltage battery failure on a vehicle that JLR/NHTSA’s VIN lookup NOW show as having NO Open Recalls. Beginning 9/8/26: The "Traction Battery Fault" warning appears on EVERY start-up, without exception. Since then: The vehicle has displayed “High Voltage…
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Update | VIN: [XXX] | 10/7/26 | Owner: [XXX] Over the past three weeks I have experienced continuous traction battery fault warnings on my Jaguar I-Pace. As of approximately one week ago these faults are now accompanied by a "High Voltage System Fault Detected"…
Jlr will not complete buyback recall at a fair price. Being cheated due to jlr dragging feet. It has been a year since fires and problem identified. No resolution.
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.