Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2020 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 November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 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. The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. In the event of a crash, the seat may not properly secure the occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
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
2020 Jaguar I-PACE SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Jaguar I-PACE, and the recalls they led to.
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The high-voltage lithium-ion propulsion battery pack/modules. The vehicle is currently in my possession and is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle's battery cells are at risk of thermal overload, which can lead to a catastrophic vehicle fire. Because a permanent hardware fix has not…
EV main battery has a recall out since March 30, 2026 and its been over 7 months and the car dealer will not even take my car in for repairs. They are claiming no fix so they won't look at it. The battery capacity is severely down and I now get only about 60 miles per charge. It will only charge to…
Vehicle: 2020 Jaguar I-PACE, purchased new in Washington State Problem: Unresolved high-voltage battery safety recall and prolonged delay in permanent remedy. As of October 2026, they have not given an adequate remedy for a fire hazard defect known for over a year +. I am filing this complaint…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.