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Jaguar E-Pace recalls include two airbag campaigns and brake/DC-DC converter issues. Engine coolant and gearbox faults documented. Free CA lemon law review.
You spent $40,000 to $55,000 on a Jaguar E-Pace. The badge promised British craftsmanship, a sporty Ingenium engine, and the precision of a ZF 9-speed gearbox shared with premium European brands. What many E-Pace owners have found instead are repeated dealer visits that go nowhere, a 'cannot duplicate' brush-off after the service drive, and a cooling warning light that came back three months later — this time with a $15,000 repair estimate.
The 2018-2023 Jaguar E-Pace (chassis X540) is powered by Jaguar Land Rover's 2.0L Ingenium AJ200 turbocharged four-cylinder and paired with a ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic. Both are shared components — the Ingenium engine also powers the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport, while the ZF 9HP goes into BMWs, Jeeps, Hondas, and Chryslers. When either component has a systemic issue, the E-Pace is affected alongside the broader platform.
NHTSA has issued six recall campaigns for 2018-2023 E-Pace models covering the fuel rail, brake hoses, brake pad warning system, two separate passenger airbag tear campaigns, and a DC-DC converter failure. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA document coolant pump failures (code P26CB), transmission limp-mode events, engine fan overspeed faults, stop-start stalls that dealers cannot replicate, and catastrophic engine failure at 84,000 miles following years of dismissed coolant warnings.
The E-Pace is a stylish, capable compact luxury crossover. But its documented recall and complaint history means prospective and current owners should understand what to watch for — and what to document if something goes wrong.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
NHTSA Recall 18V090000 established that fuel rail end caps on 2018 E-Pace vehicles could leak fuel vapor or liquid near hot engine components, creating a fire risk. Under Song-Beverly, a recall-backed safety defect that required dealer repair is a strong indicator of a nonconformity. If this 2018 E-Pace required multiple dealer visits related to the fuel rail or associated fuel system symptoms, or spent cumulative time out of service, the owner may have had a viable Song-Beverly claim during the warranty period.
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
NHTSA Recall 18V140000 found that improperly installed front brake hose brackets on 2018 E-Pace vehicles could allow the hoses to contact the tires and cause a brake fluid leak, extending stopping distances and increasing crash risk. A brake system defect backed by a formal NHTSA recall is a strong Song-Beverly nonconformity. If the dealer's remedy did not fully resolve the brake concern — e.g., if brake fluid loss or abnormal pedal feel persisted — subsequent repair visits for the same symptom support a lemon-law repair-attempt count.
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose brackets, replacing any that do not provide sufficient clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H074.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
NHTSA Recall 24V201000 (Jaguar ref H481) established that the brake pad wear warning light on 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles could fail to illuminate when brake pads are worn, depriving owners of a safety warning and allowing brake failure to develop without notice. Under Song-Beverly, a recall that requires a dealer visit to apply a software update is itself a repair attempt. If the software update did not restore reliable warning-light function, or if brake wear damage occurred before the recall was performed, those facts may support a Song-Beverly claim for the 2021-2023 model years covered.
Dealers will update the car configuration file software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H481.
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
NHTSA Recall 24V278000 (Jaguar ref H491) established that the passenger airbag in 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles may tear during deployment, reducing occupant protection and exposing occupants to hot gases and propellant. An airbag non-deployment or improper-deployment recall is among the clearest safety defects under Song-Beverly. The recall remedy requires dealer airbag module replacement; if the recall repair was not performed within a reasonable time, or if a related SRS warning light appeared post-repair, each dealer visit counts toward the Song-Beverly repair-attempt threshold.
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H491.
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
NHTSA Recall 25V466000 (Jaguar ref H552) is a follow-up airbag tear campaign for the same passenger-side airbag defect addressed in 24V278000, expanded to include additional 2021-2024 E-Pace units missed in the first recall. The issuance of a second recall for the same defect demonstrates that the first remedy may not have been fully effective. Under Song-Beverly, the combination of two recall campaigns for the same airbag nonconformity, plus any dealer visits for airbag or SRS warning lights, may collectively support a lemon-law claim for affected 2021-2023 owners.
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H552.
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
NHTSA Recall 26V248000 established that the DC-DC converter in certain 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid (MHEV) units can fail due to an internal boost-control microchip fault, resulting in loss of 12-volt system charging and potentially complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Loss of drive power and lighting at highway speed is a genuine safety hazard. Under Song-Beverly, this recall-backed defect constitutes a nonconformity; if the remedy (under development as of June 2026) requires a dealer visit when available, that visit is a repair attempt. MHEV E-Pace owners who have already experienced DC-DC converter failure or 12V system loss should document those events immediately.
The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this reca
coolant warning light; engine overheating; P26CB fault code; coolant pump failure; engine temperature rising; loss of power while driving; fumes in cabin; coolant leak; check engine light
Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §1790 et seq.), repeated dealer visits for coolant warnings that fail to prevent engine failure may support a lemon-law claim if the defect manifests within the warranty period. NHTSA complaints document a pattern of dealers dismissing early coolant alerts without resolving the root cause, followed by catastrophic engine damage — the type of repair history that may qualify for a buyback or replacement under Song-Beverly. Owners should retain all repair orders documenting each cooling-system visit.
Replacement of electric coolant pump and/or thermostat housing assembly. If overheating was prolonged, cylinder head inspection for warping or cracking required. Some owners report complete engine replacement at 84,000+ mi after repeated unresolved coolant warnings. No NHTSA-issued recall for this defect as of June 2026; repair costs have exceeded $10,000-$20,000 in documented cases.
excessive oil consumption; burning oil smell; blue smoke from exhaust; low oil warning between service intervals; oil level dropping rapidly; engine burning 1 quart per 1,000-2,000 miles; oil on spark plugs; engine failure after oil depletion; timing chain noise
Excessive oil consumption that requires unscheduled top-offs or leads to engine damage constitutes a 'nonconformity' under Song-Beverly if it impairs use, value, or safety and manifests during the warranty period. If a dealer performs three or more repair attempts for oil consumption without resolution, or the vehicle is out of service for 30+ cumulative days, the owner may have a viable lemon-law claim. Owners should document every oil check, service visit, and dealer repair order related to oil consumption.
JLR's official position has been to require an oil-consumption test (typically driven 1,000 mi and measured) before authorizing engine repairs. If consumption exceeds specification, piston ring replacement or short-block rebuild may be authorized under warranty. Timing chain replacement required if stretch is confirmed. Some owners receive a replacement engine under warranty after multiple failed repair attempts.
transmission limp mode; gearbox fault warning; harsh downshifts; delayed gear engagement; transmission hesitation; transmission shudder; sudden loss of power on highway; transmission overheating warning; transmission temperature rising; stuck in gear; gear hunting
A 'Gearbox Fault' warning causing sudden loss of drive power on the highway is a safety-adjacent drivability concern that may rise to the level of a Song-Beverly nonconformity. Under Song-Beverly, the consumer is entitled to a reasonable number of repair attempts for the same defect. If the dealer performs a TCM update that fails to resolve limp-mode recurrence, each subsequent visit for the same symptom counts toward the repair-attempt threshold. Owners should request that each visit note the 'Gearbox Fault' code and symptom on the repair order.
TCM (Transmission Control Module) software calibration update as first-line repair. If software update does not resolve shift quality, valve body inspection and possible replacement. In cases with documented limp mode or overtemp fault, full transmission fluid service and torque converter inspection recommended. Repeat cases may require valve body or full transmission replacement.
infotainment screen black; InControl Touch Pro frozen; touchscreen unresponsive; screen won't turn on; display malfunction; engine fan roaring at maximum RPM; fan noise at idle; infotainment reboot loop; wireless CarPlay drops; Bluetooth disconnecting; navigation system failure; InControl app not connecting
Infotainment system failures that prevent use of navigation, CarPlay, or vehicle controls may constitute a 'functional' nonconformity under Song-Beverly, particularly if the defect recurs after a repair attempt. The cooling fan overspeed defect (engine fan running at full speed, resetting only on shutdown) implicates the electrical system more broadly and may support a stronger nonconformity argument. Document each dealer visit, noting the specific symptom and whether the dealer reproduced the fault.
SOTA (Software Over The Air) or dealer-applied software update to InControl module or BCM. If software update does not resolve, InControl head unit or BCM replacement may be required. For cooling fan overspeed, engine fan control module or wiring harness inspection. JLR has issued multiple InControl software updates across the model range.
engine stalls at stop lights; car shuts off at stop sign; auto stop-start not restarting; vehicle dies at intersections; stall at low speed; engine cuts out when stopping; car won't restart after stop-start; stop-start system fault; dealer cannot reproduce stall
The 'cannot duplicate' finding by a JLR dealer does not preclude a Song-Beverly claim. Under California law, a consumer who presents a vehicle multiple times for the same defect — even if the dealer cannot replicate it — may still qualify for relief if the defect is documented on the repair order. NHTSA complaint ODI 11737775 explicitly notes the dealer's 'issue could not be duplicated' conclusion after a module update, followed by continued stalling — this is the classic pattern for which lemon-law documentation is most critical.
ECM or BCM software update as first-line repair. If not resolved, inspection of 12V battery health (a weak battery can impair stop-start function), ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) system check, and stop-start control module replacement. Some owners disable auto stop-start via the in-cabin button as a temporary workaround.
brake pads worn prematurely; front brakes squealing early; brake dust on front wheels; brake grinding at low mileage; brake warning light not coming on despite worn pads; rotor scoring; brake pads worn before service interval; brakes wearing out faster than expected; brake pedal pulsation
Premature brake wear that recurs after a dealer repair, particularly when combined with the documented failure of the brake pad wear warning light (Recall 24V201000), may constitute a safety-adjacent nonconformity under Song-Beverly. The existing recall establishes that JLR acknowledged the brake warning system was defective; if an owner also experiences repeated brake wear repairs and the recall remedy did not prevent recurrence, both issues together strengthen a potential claim.
Front brake pad and rotor replacement. Per Recall 24V201000 (H481), dealers update the car configuration file software to restore the brake pad wear warning light function; this software fix was issued May 2024. Owners experiencing premature wear should also request the recall update if not yet performed. High-performance pad compounds (OEM-spec) recommended to avoid accelerated wear on replacement.
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
remedy available
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-Pace vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.
remedy available
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.
remedy available
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-Pace vehicles. The brake pad wear warning light may not appear on the instrument cluster as intended, failing to warn the driver that the brake pads are worn out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
remedy available
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar E-Pace vehicles. The brackets that secure the front brake hoses may not have been installed properly, allowing the front brake hoses to contact the tires, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
remedy available
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §1790 et seq.) is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this. Law as of June 2026.
If your E-Pace has a 'nonconformity' — a defect that substantially impairs use, value, or safety and is covered by the manufacturer's warranty — you are entitled to a reasonable number of repair attempts. The E-Pace's documented issues — two airbag tear campaigns (24V278000, 25V466000), the brake pad warning light defect (24V201000), Ingenium coolant pump failure, ZF 9HP limp-mode events, and InControl electrical faults — may each qualify as a nonconformity if they arise during the warranty period.
A rebuttable lemon presumption arises if: (a) the same defect required repair two or more times during the warranty period and the manufacturer had prior written notice of the defect, OR (b) the same defect was subject to four or more repair attempts and still substantially impairs use, value, or safety, OR (c) the vehicle was out of service for a cumulative 30+ days.
If the presumption applies, Jaguar may owe a refund or replacement. Consumers may recover the full purchase price (less a mileage offset) plus incidental costs including towing, rental, and financing charges. Song-Beverly also allows prevailing consumers to recover attorney fees. Document every dealer visit, symptom, and out-of-service day carefully.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
If your Jaguar dealer says it 'cannot duplicate' your E-Pace problem, follow these steps to protect your rights:
1. GET IT IN WRITING. Ask that the repair order state the symptom in your exact words — 'transmission entered limp mode on highway with Gearbox Fault warning' — not a vague 'customer states transmission issue.' If the result is 'no fault found,' request they add 'customer-described symptom' to the RO.
2. DOCUMENT BEFORE EACH VISIT. Photograph the dashboard warning light and note the mileage. For InControl freeze or fan overspeed, video the interior. Bring that documentation to the service writer.
3. TRACK DATES AND DAYS OUT OF SERVICE. Song-Beverly counts repair attempts and cumulative out-of-service days. Keep a log: date in, date out, symptom described, dealer response.
4. VERIFY ALL OPEN RECALLS AT EACH VISIT. For 2021-2023 E-Pace, confirm in writing that 24V201000 (brake pad light), 24V278000 and 25V466000 (both airbag campaigns), and 26V248000 (DC-DC converter, if MHEV) have been performed on your VIN. Print your recall status from nhtsa.gov/recalls.
5. STOP-START STALL PATTERN. NHTSA ODI 11737775 (2021 E-Pace) shows the classic pattern: module update performed, stall returns, dealer says 'cannot duplicate.' Under Song-Beverly, each additional visit for the same symptom counts as a repair attempt regardless of the dealer's conclusion.
6. ESCALATE TO JAGUAR NORTH AMERICA. Call 1-800-452-4827 and open a case; get a reference number. Your escalation record may matter in any subsequent Song-Beverly evaluation. Save all repair orders, tow receipts, and correspondence — incidental costs may be recoverable.
The 2018-2023 Jaguar E-Pace is genuinely stylish and capable — but its first-generation growing pains are documented in NHTSA records. Six recall campaigns, a cooling system failure that produced $20,000+ engine damage in NHTSA-filed complaints, a highway transmission limp-mode event, and InControl electrical anomalies reported as early as 7,000 miles make this a vehicle that demands attentive ownership and careful documentation.
The two separate airbag campaigns for the identical defect — 24V278000 and 25V466000 — are particularly notable: a second campaign for the same airbag failure suggests the first remedy was incomplete. Every 2021-2023 E-Pace owner should verify both campaigns are completed against their VIN.
Owners with repeat cooling, transmission, or airbag dealer visits during the warranty period may wish to evaluate whether their history supports a Song-Beverly claim.
— The Margarian Law team
If your Jaguar E-Pace has been to the dealer multiple times for coolant warnings, a gearbox fault, airbag alerts, or InControl electrical issues — and the problem returns — you may have options under California lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases and offers a free case review. Contact us to evaluate your repair history.
The 2018-2023 Jaguar E-Pace has six NHTSA recall campaigns: a fuel rail leak (2018, 18V090000), brake hose bracket failure (2018, 18V140000), a brake pad wear warning light defect (2021-2023, 24V201000), two separate passenger airbag tear recalls (24V278000 and 25V466000), and a DC-DC converter failure on MHEV units (26V248000). Beyond recalls, NHTSA owner complaints document Ingenium AJ200 coolant pump failure (code P26CB), ZF 9HP transmission limp mode with 'Gearbox Fault' warnings, InControl Touch Pro electrical anomalies including fan overspeed, and stop-start stalls the dealer could not replicate. Owners should verify their VIN's recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls before any service visit.
Yes — but two separate NHTSA campaigns were required. NHTSA Recall 24V278000 (issued April 2024, Jaguar ref H491) addressed 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles whose passenger airbag could tear during deployment, reducing crash protection and exposing occupants to hot propellant gases. A second campaign, 25V466000 (issued July 2025, Jaguar ref H552), extended the same airbag repair to additional 2021-2024 E-Pace units missed in the first recall. Both fixes require dealer replacement of the passenger airbag module at no charge. Owners of 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles should check nhtsa.gov/recalls using their VIN to confirm both recall repairs have been performed — a single dealer visit may have addressed only one campaign. The issuance of two campaigns for the same defect may be relevant to any Song-Beverly evaluation.
Recurring coolant warnings on the E-Pace are the leading engine complaint in NHTSA records. The Ingenium AJ200 2.0L turbo uses an electric coolant pump that owners report failing with fault code P26CB (pump performance below threshold). NHTSA complaints document coolant warnings beginning around 60,000 miles, repeat unresolved dealer visits, then catastrophic engine or transmission failure at 84,000 miles with repair costs exceeding $20,000. If your E-Pace has had multiple dealer visits for coolant warnings without root-cause resolution and the vehicle is within warranty, the repeat-repair pattern may support a Song-Beverly claim. Document every visit and retain all repair orders.
A 'Gearbox Fault' warning indicates the ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic has detected an abnormal condition — temperature overrun, a shift-quality fault, or sensor error. NHTSA complaint ODI 11667532 (2019 E-Pace) describes sudden highway power loss with this warning and rapidly rising transmission temperature. The ZF 9HP is shared across multiple brands; valve body wear and TCM calibration are documented contributing causes. Within the Jaguar 4-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty, transmission faults should be repaired at no charge. First-line repair is a TCM software update; if the fault returns after a software fix, document each subsequent visit on a separate repair order — those visits build the repair-attempt count for a potential Song-Beverly claim.
Yes. California's Song-Beverly Act does not require the dealer to replicate the defect — only that a reasonable number of repair attempts were made for the same nonconformity. NHTSA complaint ODI 11737775 (2021 E-Pace) is a textbook example: the owner brought the car in multiple times for a stop-start stall, the dealer performed a module update, the stall continued, and the next visit resulted in 'issue could not be duplicated.' Under Song-Beverly, each dealer visit where the owner presents with the same symptom is a repair attempt — even if the result is 'no fault found.' The key is that the repair order must document the symptom as you described it. Two or more warranty-period visits for the same defect that persists may support a claim. General information only; not legal advice. Law as of June 2026.
As of June 2026, the 2021-2023 Jaguar E-Pace has four NHTSA recall campaigns that may require action. Recall 24V201000 (brake pad wear warning light — software update, completed May 2024). Recalls 24V278000 and 25V466000 (both: passenger airbag may tear on deployment — airbag module replacement). Recall 26V248000 (DC-DC converter failure on MHEV units — remedy still under development as of June 2026; interim owner letters mailed June 17, 2026). Check nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN to see which campaigns are open and incomplete for your specific vehicle. The two airbag campaigns are particularly important — owners should not assume that one dealer visit addressed both separate campaigns. Bring a printout of your VIN's recall status to every service appointment.
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