Jaguar has issued a recall for over 16,000 I-Pace electric crossovers in the UK over a potential fire safety risk, sending owners into panic mode. In a notice issued to I-Pace customers, Jaguar said some of the EVs have experienced thermal overload in the battery, which “may present as smoke or fire.”
Interestingly, while the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said over 26,000 vehicles built up to the end of 2021 model year are believed to be affected, Jaguar Land Rover said the figure is closer to 16,300.
Owners Should Park the EVs Outside and Charge Them to 90% Capacity
“A vehicle thermal overload condition, such as fire or smoke, can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage,” JLR said in the note to customers obtained by The Independent.
The recall comes as I-Pace vehicles up to the 2018 model year have already undergone previous software updates; still, JLR’s “field evidence” shows there’s still a risk. Owners of affected Jaguar I-Pace vehicles are advised to park away from buildings and charge their EVs outside until a provisional fix is developed by the automaker; the repair will restrict the maximum charge of the car to 90%.
Almost 800 Owners Signed a Petition Demanding Permanent Fix or Buy-Back for Faulty EVs
Needless to say, the news has upset Jaguar I-Pace owners, especially since there’s no indication as to when a permanent fix will become available. Until then, they are forced to live with a 10% shorter driving range than before and with plunging resale values. Owners are calling on JLR to take immediate action to solve the issue.
Some of them are accusing the carmaker of not wanting to replace battery packs that have problems, Electrifying.com reports. Almost 800 people from the UK and Ireland have signed a petition on the Change.org website to raise awareness of the problem and demand a permanent fix or buy-back for faulty I-Pace vehicles. According to the petition, I-Pace drivers have been left nervous about the safety of their cars given the ongoing threat of fire or smoke from faulty battery cells.
The affected I-Pace vehicles reportedly feature battery packs manufactured by LG Energy Solutions. The South Korean company has been involved in several other battery recalls in recent years involving Hyundai, Tesla, Volkswagen and most notably, GM EVs that exhibited similar issues—remember the Chevy Bolt EV recall?
Jaguar Has Recalled the I-Pace Several Times in the US Over the Same Issue
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Jaguar has already issued several recalls in the US over the I-Pace’s battery problems, with the most recent in February 2026 affecting over 2,200 2020-2021MY vehicles that posed the risk of the high-battery voltage overheating and causing fires.
As with the recent UK recall, affected US owners were advised to park outdoors and limit charging 90% while a permanent fix was developed. The company said a final remedy would be available under a separate recall.
A previous, separate recall involving almost 6,400 2019-2024 I-Pace that posed similar fire risks was issued in 2023. Then in November 2024, Jaguar offered a buyback to over 2,700 2019 I-Pace owners in the US as the company was not able to develop a permanent fix.
Needless to say, doing the same for other affected I-Pace vehicles globally could prove catastrophic for Jaguar from a financial standpoint and likely a final nail in the coffin for a brand that has bet it all on electric vehicles.
